Harvey Cedars Police Department

What Harvey Cedars Police Department does

The Harvey Cedars Police Department (HCPD) is the municipal law enforcement agency chartered to serve the Borough of Harvey Cedars, a small oceanfront community on Long Beach Island in Ocean County, New Jersey. The department traces its institutional history to 1894 and today operates with nine full-time sworn officers and one administrative assistant under the command of Chief Robert J. Burnaford, who has led the agency since March 2016. HCPD holds state accreditation from the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police, which certifies compliance with statewide standards covering personnel, training, and operational policy.

HCPD's service portfolio spans traditional municipal policing — patrol, criminal investigation, traffic enforcement, and emergency response — alongside capabilities more characteristic of a resort community, including seasonal beach patrol, harbor-master coordination, and emergency management. Operational assets include body-worn cameras deployed to patrol officers, a 1650 AM Emergency Radio Station broadcasting public-safety information across Long Beach Island under a New Jersey Office of Emergency Management grant, and standard dispatch and records systems. The department is also supported by the Harvey Cedars Police Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit established in 2018 that channels tax-deductible community contributions toward equipment, training, and community programs not covered by the municipal budget.

As a municipal government entity, HCPD does not operate a commercial business model. It is funded primarily through the Borough of Harvey Cedars tax appropriation process, supplemented by foundation donations and periodic state or federal grants. The department's "customers" are the borough's year-round residents and its large seasonal beach-going population; services are provided as a public good rather than under any fee-for-service or contract pricing structure. Strategic positioning is therefore defined by statutory jurisdiction, professional accreditation, and community engagement rather than market competition.

Name

Harvey Cedars Police Department

Legal name

Harvey Cedars Police Department

Website

https://hcpolice.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1894

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Harvey Cedars Police Department is a New Jersey municipal law enforcement agency serving the borough of Harvey Cedars on Long Beach Island, providing patrol, emergency response, and seasonal beach safety with nine sworn officers and one administrative assistant.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Law Enforcement

NAICS

Police Protection (922120)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Management & Disaster Response (EOC, Civil Defense) (BPAIAGAE)

Keywords

• Municipal law enforcement
• Public safety services
• Emergency management
• Community policing
• Traffic safety enforcement

Headquarters

HQ city

Harvey Cedars

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Tax Funding: As a municipal police department, HCPD is funded through local tax revenues and borough government budget allocations. No direct revenue is generated from citizens for police services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Harvey Cedars Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency providing 24/7 patrol operations, emergency response via 911, detective bureau investigations, traffic safety enforcement, beach patrol, professional standards/internal affairs oversight, firearms permitting, and municipal court support to residents and seasonal visitors of the Borough of Harvey Cedars, NJ. Its Office of Emergency Management coordinates emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, and community wellness checks through NIXLE alerts, social media, and a 1650 AM radio station. The department is staffed by 9 full-time officers plus a Confidential Administrative Assistant and is accredited by the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police.

Product overview

The Harvey Cedars Police Department is a small municipal police agency providing comprehensive law enforcement services to the Borough of Harvey Cedars, New Jersey. The department operates with 9 full-time officers supported by a Confidential Administrative Assistant, organized into functional divisions including the Detective Bureau, Traffic Safety, Professional Standards/Internal Affairs, and the Office of Emergency Management. The department also provides specialized services such as Beach Patrol, Firearms Permits, and Police Records/OPRA requests. The department is recognized by the New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police Accreditation Commission and maintains community engagement through its affiliated Harvey Cedars Police Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit established in 2018. Emergency communications are facilitated through NIXLE alerts, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), and a dedicated 1650AM radio station for emergency broadcasts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Police Services (Patrol Operations) Core law enforcement services including 24/7 patrol operations, emergency response via 911, and community policing provided by 9 full-time officers and a Confidential Administrative Assistant, serving residents and visitors of Harvey Cedars.
• Detective Bureau Investigative division handling criminal investigations, case management, and detective services for the Borough of Harvey Cedars.
• Traffic Safety Enforcement Traffic enforcement, road safety initiatives, and traffic concern reporting managed by a dedicated Traffic Safety Officer.
• Professional Standards / Internal Affairs Unit responsible for receiving and processing internal affairs investigations involving allegations of misconduct against department members, ensuring thorough and objective investigations.
• Office of Emergency Management Coordinates emergency preparedness, evacuation procedures, the Community Wellness Program for vulnerable residents, and emergency communications via NIXLE and AM radio station 1650KHZ.
• Beach Patrol Beach safety and patrol services protecting residents and visitors along the Harvey Cedars coastline.
• Beach Access Program Program managing beach access for residents and visitors of Harvey Cedars.
• Firearms Permits Processing of Firearms I.D. cards, pistol purchase permits, and carry permits, with ORI Number NJ0150900.
• Police Reports/Records & OPRA Requests Records management for police reports and handling of Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests for public records.
• Municipal Court Adjudication of local municipal violations and court proceedings for the borough.
• Harvey Cedars Police Foundation Affiliated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2018 to strengthen police-community bonds, fund youth and community outreach programs, charities, training and education, specialized equipment, and provide scholarships for children pursuing law enforcement careers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Full-time emergency services available 24/7 via 911
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Harvey Cedars Police FoundationcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2018501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2018 to strengthen the bond between the police department and the community. Provides funding for youth and community outreach programs, charities, training and education, and specialized equipment. The foundation also supports families of officers who die in the line of duty and provides scholarships for children pursuing law enforcement careers.
• High Point Volunteer Fire CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner100% volunteer fire company providing fire protection for the Borough of Harvey Cedars. The fire company responds to fire calls alerted by the fire siren system.
• New Jersey Office of Emergency ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency that provided a grant for the 1650 AM emergency radio station. Supports local emergency management operations and preparedness programs.
• Borough of Harvey CedarscoreOthersMunicipal government entity that the police department serves. Borough Hall contact is 609-361-6000. Coordinates overall municipal services including police, beach patrol, and emergency management.
• Ocean County Police Chiefs AssociationminorOthersProfessional association of police chiefs in Ocean County, NJ. Chief Robert Burnaford is a member.
• New Jersey State Chiefs of Police AssociationminorOthersState-level professional association for police chiefs. Chief Robert Burnaford is a member.
• International Association of Chiefs of PoliceminorOthersGlobal professional organization for law enforcement leaders. Chief Robert Burnaford is a member.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• New Jersey State Police: State-level law enforcement agency providing statewide policing, oversight, and grant funding that supports local departments like Harvey Cedars PD. Relevant as the broader regulatory authority and source of accreditation frameworks.
• Ocean County Sheriff's Office: County-level law enforcement and mutual aid partner for Harvey Cedars PD. Comparable in providing public safety services across the same geography and coordinating countywide emergency management in which HCPD participates.

Direct peers

• Surf City Police Department: Municipal police department serving the Borough of Surf City on Long Beach Island. Directly comparable in population size, seasonal tourism dynamics, beach patrol functions, and Ocean County mutual aid network.
• Barnegat Light Police Department: Small borough police department at the northern tip of Long Beach Island. Comparable in scale, coastal exposure profile, and small-force structure typical of LBI communities.
• Long Beach Township Police Department: Neighboring municipal police department serving Long Beach Township, which encompasses most of Long Beach Island adjacent to Harvey Cedars. Comparable in scale, barrier-island service environment, seasonal population swings, and reliance on NIXLE/regional emergency comms.
• Ship Bottom Police Department: Small borough police department on Long Beach Island. Comparable size and structure, with overlapping mutual aid relationships and joint regional emergency preparedness responsibilities with Harvey Cedars PD.
• Beach Haven Police Department: Municipal police department for the Borough of Beach Haven at the southern end of Long Beach Island. Direct peer in jurisdiction type, tourist-driven seasonal demand, beach patrol responsibilities, and small force composition.
• Lavallette Police Department: Municipal police department for the Borough of Lavallette on a narrow barrier island in Ocean County. Comparable small-force size, seasonal beach community profile, and reliance on regional emergency management partners.
• Seaside Heights Police Department: Ocean County barrier-island borough police department with substantial seasonal tourism load. Comparable in beach patrol, traffic safety, and emergency management functions, though serving a larger peak population.

Regional players

• Point Pleasant Beach Police Department: NJ Shore municipal police department in northern Ocean County with similar seasonal tourism, beach patrol, and small municipal structure — comparable peer for benchmarking summer surge staffing and emergency communications approaches.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/hcpolice
• Facebookfacebook.com/harveycedarspolice
• Instagraminstagram.com/hcpolice/?hl=en
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harvey-cedars-police-department

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Harvey Cedars Police Department