The Communications Bureau, which is comprised of a Lieutenant, 2 sergeants, 2 patrol officers, 16 full-time and 1 part time E-911 certified civilian dispatchers are responsible for all emergency services dispatching for the police department, fire department and the first aid squad. All 9-1-1 and non-emergency calls are received by the personnel in this bureau. In addition, they monitor other emergency radio frequencies, computer terminals and an assortment of alarm operations. The monitoring of the department's detention facility is also a responsibility of the Communications Bureau.

Applicants interested in a career as a civilian Communications Dispatcher should apply through the Township Human Resources Department.

The Records and Identification Bureau, staffed by a sergeant and 4 civilian clerks contains the central files for the Police Department. All police reports, firearm permits, canvasser's permits, citizenship, character letters, and non-criminal fingerprinting are done through this bureau. They also maintain the Live Scan Automated Fingerprint System which is used for criminal fingerprinting. Copies of all police reports can be obtained 8:30AM to 4:30PM, Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  The office stays open late on Tuesdays, until 7:00PM.

Non-criminal fingerprinting hours are 10:00AM to 11:30AM and 2:00PM to 4:00PM, Tuesday and Thursday ONLY. The Records & Identification Bureau is closed on state holidays.

REPORTS

Most reports are available within three working days after the officer takes the report, including accident reports.

Fees for reports are as follows:
pages 1-10……75¢ per page
pages 11-20……50¢ per page
pages 21+……25¢ per page

At the discretion of the Records Bureau, a deposit may be required for large requests. Tapes, maps, hearing transcripts, exhibits, drawings, etc. will be charged based upon the actual cost to the agency for reproduction. The Custodian of Records will inform the requestor of these special charges and elicit agreement in writing prior to reproduction.