Toms River Police Department

What Toms River Police Department does

The Toms River Police Department (TRPD) is a municipal police agency established in 1933 and headquartered at 255 Oak Avenue, Toms River, New Jersey, operating as the primary law enforcement provider for Toms River Township in Ocean County under the governance of Toms River Township. The department is organized into three bureaus — Office of the Chief, Administration Bureau, and Operations Bureau — with an Investigations division and multiple specialized units including K-9, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Traffic Safety, Emergency Service Unit (ESU), Underwater Response Team, School Resource Officer, and Communications Unit. TRPD provides 24/7 emergency response via 911 dispatch, a non-emergency line (732-349-0150), in-person services at headquarters, and a Coplogic-powered Citizens Online Police Reporting portal covering non-emergency incidents such as theft, vandalism, fraud, and vehicle burglaries.

The department's digital product surface consists of ten self-service modules — Citizens Online Police Reporting (Coplogic), anonymous Tip Line, Junior Police Camp, Child Safety Seat Check Program, Alarm Registration, OPRA Request Portal, Special Duty Program, Firearms Applications System, Traffic Complaints System, and the Neighborhood Watch Program — all delivered through a unified WordPress-based citizen portal. The Crash Docs integration enables residents to retrieve MVC crash reports via the department's ORI code (NJ0015070). TRPD maintains compliance with the New Jersey Attorney General Body Worn Camera Policy and is pursuing accreditation from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.

TRPD operates as a non-revenue-generating government entity funded entirely by municipal taxation and Toms River Township budget allocations, with no fees charged to the public for emergency response or standard law enforcement services. Customer segments include Toms River Township Residents (primary), Local Schools and Students (via School Resource Officers), and Business Owners and License Applicants requiring alarm permits, liquor licenses, and firearms permits. Community engagement is a defining operational dimension, evidenced by partnerships with the Toms River Police Foundation, Central Ocean Rotary Club, CASA of Ocean County, Special Olympics New Jersey, and numerous local restaurants and civic organizations supporting programs including the annual Jingle Bells 5K Run (24 consecutive years), Junior Police Camp (60 children annually), and biweekly Child Safety Seat Checks.

Name

Toms River Police Department

Legal name

Toms River Police Department

Website

https://trpolice.org

Company type

Public

Founded year

1933

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Toms River Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency established in 1933 and headquartered in Toms River, New Jersey, serving Toms River Township residents with 24/7 emergency 911 response, investigations, specialized units (K-9, ESU, Traffic Safety, Underwater Response, School Resource Officers), and digital citizen services including Coplogic online police reporting, alarm registration, and OPRA records requests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Toms River

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Toms River Police Department is the primary municipal law enforcement agency for Toms River Township in Ocean County, New Jersey, providing 24/7 emergency response via 911, non-emergency police services, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, specialized tactical response (K-9, ESU, Underwater Response), school resource officer coverage, and community policing programs. It also operates self-service digital portals for online police reporting, alarm registration, OPRA records requests, firearms applications, and traffic complaints.

Product overview

The Toms River Police Department's digital services consist of a unified citizen-facing portal offering multiple self-service modules. The core platform provides 24/7 online police reporting via Coplogic, anonymous tip submission, alarm registration, OPRA records requests, special duty scheduling, firearms applications, and traffic complaints. These are complemented by community programs including the Junior Police Camp for youth, Child Safety Seat Check inspections, and Neighborhood Watch meetings.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Citizens Online Police Reporting System Coplogic-powered online portal allowing residents to submit non-emergency police reports 24/7 for incidents including lost property, theft, vandalism, fraud/identity theft, vehicle burglary, vehicle damage, harassment, and child custody violations, with automatic case number generation and printable reports.
• Tip Line Anonymous tip submission channel allowing community members to report crimes and suspicious activity directly to the Investigations Bureau.
• Junior Police Camp Free annual community program for Toms River youth in grades 6-8 providing hands-on law enforcement exposure including police car rides, equipment demonstrations, self-defense training, and interactions with motorcycle, EMS, and ESU teams. Selects 60 children annually through lottery.
• Child Safety Seat Check Program Biweekly program at Pleasant Plains Firehouse where certified technicians inspect and install child safety seats at no cost, held on the 4th Thursday of each month.
• Alarm Registration System Online system enabling residents and businesses to register alarm systems and manage alarm appeals with the department.
• OPRA Request Portal Online Open Public Records Act request system enabling citizens to submit and track government records requests.
• Special Duty Program Program allowing businesses and organizations to request off-duty police officers for security and traffic control at private events.
• Firearms Applications System Online system for residents to apply for firearms permits and related licensing.
• Traffic Complaints System Online portal for citizens to submit traffic-related complaints and concerns to the Traffic Safety Unit.
• Neighborhood Watch Program Community policing initiative with monthly meetings at Police Headquarters providing crime prevention information and facilitating communication between residents and officers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Child Safety Seat Checks held biweekly - 4th Thursday of each month at Pleasant Plains Firehouse
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Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Central Ocean Rotary ClubminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 December 2023Partnered with TRPD for K-9 Unit fundraiser at Buffalo Wild Wings. Rotary club organized dine-and-donate event to raise funds for police K-9 unit.
• Buffalo Wild Wings (Toms River)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 December 2023Hosted Central Ocean Rotary Club TRPD K-9 Unit fundraiser. A portion of proceeds from dine-in and take-out orders supported K-9 unit.
• Toms River Police FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 3 December 2023Non-profit foundation supporting TRPD through fundraising events including the annual Jingle Bells 5K Run. Proceeds fund scholarships for local high school students and community programs.
• Riccardi RacingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2023Auto racing team that partners with TRPD annually for CASA Cars & Coffee Toy Drive event at Ocean County Mall.
• CASA of Ocean CountyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2023Court Appointed Special Advocates organization receives toy donations and monetary contributions collected at TRPD-sponsored car show events.
• Sweetwaters Coffee & TeaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 November 2023Coffee shop at Ocean County Mall partnered with TRPD and Riccardi Racing for CASA toy drive event.
• Special Olympics New JerseyminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 June 2023TRPD participates in annual Special Olympics Torch Run, a charity near and dear to the department. Over 50 members of TRPD family joined TRE Track Team for 4-mile run.
• National Law Enforcement Officers MemorialminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2023TRPD participates in Police Unity Tour annually to raise awareness of officers who died in the line of duty and funds for the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial.
• Toms River Family Heath Support CoalitionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 May 2020Provided grant funding to Toms River Police Foundation for meal delivery program to seniors during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Ocean County Board of Social ServicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 May 2020Partnered with TRPD to identify seniors in need during You're Not Alone Campaign meal delivery program.
• Capones RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2020Jimmy Capone organized community outreach providing pizza and food to residents affected by storm. Multiple local restaurants participated in community event.
• Local Restaurant CoalitionminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 April 2020Multiple restaurants (Conca D'oro, Gringo's Taco Shack, La Scala Italian Pastry Shop, Lenny's Pizza, Linda's Pizza, Office Lounge, QuickChek) donated food for community storm relief effort organized by TRPD.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ocean County Sheriff's Department: County-level law enforcement agency covering the same Ocean County geography as TRPD. Comparable because it provides overlapping protective, investigative, and correctional functions within the same county; broader mandate but not a direct municipal competitor.
• New Jersey State Police: Statewide law enforcement agency that handles highway patrols and provides backup/mutual aid to municipal departments like TRPD. Comparable as a public-sector police peer operating under the same NJ Attorney General policy framework, though at a much broader scale.
• Newark Police Department: Large NJ municipal police department operating under the same state Attorney General policy framework. Comparable in regulatory environment and function, though materially larger and operating in a major urban context rather than suburban township.

Direct peers

• Brick Township Police Department: Neighboring Ocean County municipal police department of comparable township size, providing patrol, investigations, K-9, and community programs. Most directly comparable municipal peer given similar scale, geography, and operating model to TRPD.
• Cherry Hill Police Department: Large NJ municipal police department in Camden County referenced in TRPD officer histories (Officer Nater previously served here). Comparable as a similarly structured NJ municipal department with patrol, traffic, and investigations divisions.
• Seaside Heights Police Department: Smaller Ocean County municipal police department referenced in TRPD officer histories (multiple TRPD personnel previously served here). Comparable as a small NJ shore municipality police department serving a similar seasonal/tourist demographic.
• Lakewood Township Police Department: Large Ocean County municipal police department serving a comparable suburban township population in NJ. Comparable in function, jurisdiction type, and operating model to TRPD, with similar community-policing demands.
• Manchester Township Police Department: Neighboring Ocean County municipal police department serving a comparable suburban population. Similar operating model and service portfolio (patrol, K-9, community programs) to TRPD.
• Point Pleasant Beach Police Department: Small NJ shore municipal police department referenced in TRPD officer histories. Comparable as a small NJ municipal department with similar seasonal enforcement demands and community-engagement needs.
• Jackson Township Police Department: Adjacent Ocean County municipal police department serving a similar suburban NJ township demographic. Comparable in scale, structure, and community-policing orientation to TRPD.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles6 records

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