CRIME PREVENTION TIPS FOR THE WINTER MONTHS Fall has arrived and with it daylight savings time has ended. Thus, darkness is falling earlier. All those activities previously done in daylight will now occur in darkness: Going to your vehicle after work, picking up your children from afterschool activities and sports. You may already be doing holiday shopping in the evening. Even though it is only after 5 p.m., it is as dark as if it is 9 p.m. Here are a few crime prevention tips to make the transition easier Vehicle Security Everyday law enforcement agencies take crime reports from victims of thefts of property from their vehicles as well as stolen vehicle reports. Though nothing can prevent you from ever being a victim of such a crime, there are things you can do to lessen the odds of your being victimized. Many thieves are opportunists and will look for the vehicle that is unlocked or the one that may be locked but has valuables left inside. Even if your vehicle is locked and alarmed, if there are valuables in sight (even covered up) a window may be smashed to gain entry. This all can occur in a matter of seconds. Don’t make it easy for them: • Never leave the keys inside the vehicle. • Make sure that all windows are up all the way before locking your vehicle. • Lock your vehicle even if you are only going to be away from it a short time. • Lock your vehicle even if it is parked in your driveway, inside your garage or on the street in front of your

residence. • Make sure your vehicle alarm is activated whenever you exit/lock your vehicle. • Do not leave valuables, (i.e. purses, wallets, cellular phones, cameras, laptop computers etc.) inside your vehicle, even if it is locked. • Even if your vehicle is locked and alarmed, do not attempt to “hide” valuables under the seat or under an item of clothing in the vehicle. • Please report any theft from your vehicle immediately to your local law enforcement agency. It is up to you whether or not you chose to report this to your insurance company. • If you observe anyone acting suspiciously in the area of your vehicle, report it immediately to law enforcement by dialing 9‐1‐1 on your cellular phone Visit

Brigantine Police Release No. 10082014

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Submitted by Lt. James Bennett News Release No. 10082014 For Immediate Release: Check us out on the internet! Please the brigantinepolice.org website for latest information and news. We are also on Facebook “Brigantine Police” and Twitter. Sign up for Nixle to get the latest information: Please visit www.nixle.com and sign up for our alert and

notification system to keep up to date! Front Beach Restrictions: As the result of an agreement the city entered into with the state and federal government, there will be NO DOGS, Vehicles or KITES allowed on the FRONT BEACH from Bramble Drive to Sandy Lane. There is currently fencing in place on the beach to protect the nesting areas. Please be mindful of the areas marked off as you travel the beaches 4×4 Permit Required: It shall be unlawful to operate an automobile, truck, motorcycle or any other vehicle on the beaches within the City of Brigantine without the permits provided for in this article or in violation of any provision of this article. Permits MUST BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE REARVIEW MIRROR. Not taped, rubber banded or mounted on Plexiglas or any other manner of temporarily mounting it. Rearview mirror only, no windows, dashboards, etc. Parking Reminders: According to NJS 39:4-135, all vehicles must be parked facing the direction of travel. Please DO NOT park facing oncoming traffic. Parking so as to block a sidewalk is also prohibited under NJS 39:4-138(f). It creates a safety hazard for pedestrians, forcing them to enter the roadway to pass by your vehicle. Cove Dredging Project We remind all residents and visitors that during the dredging project there will be areas of the cove that you cannot access. Please stay clear of the equipment and fenced areas For the week ending October 8th, the Brigantine Police Department responded to approximately 340 calls for service, including 58 motor vehicle stops with 12 summonses issued, 7 Domestic Disputes, and 2 Traffic Accidents. October 2nd, Nancy Searfoss (age 26 of Absecon) was arrested and charged with Credit Card Theft and Theft by Detective Ward.

October 4th, Jody Quellette (age 49 of Brigantine) was arrested and charged with 2 counts of Simple Assault by Officer Huot. There were 2 warrant arrests. All persons listed are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We ask for your continued vigilance and remind our residents to keep your vehicles, bicycles, and homes locked! As a reminder, anyone with information on a crime or wishing to report a crime can anonymously contact the Brigantine Police Department 609-266-7414 or Atlantic County Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-658-8477 Don’t just call…call with information together, we can make a difference!! Phone Numbers you may need & working with the police What number do I call? Call 9-1-1 if it IS a life-threatening emergency or a crime in progress. Call 266-7414 if it IS NOT a life threatening emergency, you need an officer, and to report suspicious activity. You would also call this number to file a police report. Call 266-7414 for general information or questions about the Brigantine Police Department. What do I need to tell them when I call? • WHAT happened • WHEN did it happen • WHERE did it happen • WHO did it Give a suspect and/or vehicle description, if you have one. Suspect: • Race/Sex

• Clothing worn • Height/Weight • Hair Color/Style/Length • Other identifying marks/traits Vehicle: • Color • Make/Model/Year • License plate number • Direction of travel • Other identifying features Do I have to give my name, address or phone number? No; however, it is helpful to have that information in case we need to re-contact you for additional information. Will the officer stop and talk to me? Not unless you specifically request it. If you want to speak with the officer, tell the dispatcher when you call in. Many times the dispatcher will ask if you want the officer to stop by and speak with you. Reminder for Motorist AND Pedestrians: Effective April 2010, the pedestrian crosswalk laws in NJ changed. There is increased responsibility on BOTH drivers and pedestrians in order to make us all safer. Please read and take note of the following excerpt from NJ 39:3-46 traffic statute: The driver of a vehicle must stop and stay stopped for a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk, but shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection, except at crosswalks when the movement of traffic is being regulated by police officers or traffic control signals, or where otherwise prohibited by municipal, county, or State regulation, but no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver

to yield. Whenever any vehicle is stopped to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle. Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway. PEDESTRIANS MUST obey pedestrian signals and use crosswalks at signalized intersections. Young people under the age of 17 are required to wear an approved helmet when cycling, roller skating, in-line skating, or skateboarding. The Division of Highway Traffic Safety assists county, municipal and law enforcement agencies with education, public awareness and enforcement of the bicycle helmet law and other bicycle safety issues. Each year, bicyclists are killed or injured in New Jersey due to bicycle crashes. Many bicycle deaths result from bicyclemotor vehicle collisions. However, injuries can happen anywhere, including parks, bike paths and driveways, and often do not involve motor vehicles. Head injury is the most serious injury type and the most common cause of death among bicyclists. The most severe injuries are those to the brain that cause permanent damage

Brigantine Police Release No. 10012014

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Submitted by Lt. James Bennett News Release No. 10012014 For Immediate Release: Contact: Lieutenant James Bennett 1417 West Brigantine Avenue Brigantine NJ, 08203 Phone: 609-266-7600 ext: 285 [email protected]

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Check us out on the internet! Please the brigantinepolice.org website for latest information and news. We are also on Facebook “Brigantine Police” and Twitter. Sign up for Nixle to get the latest information: Please visit www.nixle.com and sign up for our alert and notification system to keep up to date! Front Beach Restrictions: As the result of an agreement the city entered into with the state and federal government, there will be NO DOGS, Vehicles or KITES allowed on the FRONT BEACH from Bramble Drive to Sandy Lane. There is currently fencing in place on the beach to protect the nesting areas. Please be mindful of the areas marked off as you travel the beaches 4×4 Permit Required: It shall be unlawful to operate an automobile, truck, motorcycle or any other vehicle on the beaches within the City of Brigantine without the permits provided for in this article or in violation of any provision of this article. Permits MUST BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE REARVIEW MIRROR. Not taped, rubber banded or mounted on Plexiglas or any other manner of temporarily mounting it. Rearview mirror only, no windows,

dashboards, etc. Parking Reminders: According to NJS 39:4-135, all vehicles must be parked facing the direction of travel. Please DO NOT park facing oncoming traffic. Parking so as to block a sidewalk is also prohibited under NJS 39:4-138(f). It creates a safety hazard for pedestrians, forcing them to enter the roadway to pass by your vehicle. Cove Dredging Project We remind all residents and visitors that during the dredging project there will be areas of the cove that you cannot access. Please stay clear of the equipment and fenced areas For the week ending October 1st, the Brigantine Police Department responded to approximately 385 calls for service, including 40 motor vehicle stops with 15 summonses issued, 6 Domestic Disputes and a DWI arrest. September 24th: James Zoll (age 37 of Brigantine) was arrested and charged with Theft and Credit Card Theft by Detective Ward. On June 10th, 2014, patrol responded to the Jet Tek Marina in Brigantine for the report of a burglary to the business. Officer Christopher Ludy and Detective Steve Ward responded. They found the business had been unlawfully entered and that a safe was taken from the office. On September 25th, 2014, after an ongoing investigation with the Medford Township Police Department, the safe that was taken was found in an empty lake that had been recently drained in Medford Township. A former employee of Jet Tek named John Montemurro, age 24, lived approximately 860 feet from the lake in Medford Twp. John Montemurro had been a suspect throughout the investigation. John Montemurro was interviewed and voluntarily admitted that he unlawfully entered the business and stole the safe. He was charged by the Brigantine Police Department with burglary and theft. He was released on a summons and is scheduled to appear

in court on those charges. September 28th: Steven Simpson (age 38 of Brigantine) was arrested and charged with DWI and Careless Driving by Officer Devine. September 30th: Anthony Morales (age 44 of Atlantic City) was arrested and charged with Possession of CDS by Officer O’Donoghue. There were 3 warrant arrests. All persons listed are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. We ask for your continued vigilance and remind our residents to keep your vehicles, bicycles, and homes locked! As a reminder, anyone with information on a crime or wishing to report a crime can anonymously contact the Brigantine Police Department 609-266-7414 or Atlantic County Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-658-8477 Don’t just call…call with information together, we can make a difference!! Phone Numbers you may need & working with the police What number do I call? Call 9-1-1 if it IS a life-threatening emergency or a crime in progress. Call 266-7414 if it IS NOT a life threatening emergency, you need an officer, and to report suspicious activity. You would also call this number to file a police report. Call 266-7414 for general information or questions about the Brigantine Police Department. What do I need to tell them when I call? • WHAT happened • WHEN did it happen

• WHERE did it happen • WHO did it Give a suspect and/or vehicle description, if you have one. Suspect: • Race/Sex • Clothing worn • Height/Weight • Hair Color/Style/Length • Other identifying marks/traits Vehicle: • Color • Make/Model/Year • License plate number • Direction of travel • Other identifying features Do I have to give my name, address or phone number? No; however, it is helpful to have that information in case we need to re-contact you for additional information. Will the officer stop and talk to me? Not unless you specifically request it. If you want to speak with the officer, tell the dispatcher when you call in. Many times the dispatcher will ask if you want the officer to stop by and speak with you. Reminder for Motorist AND Pedestrians: Effective April 2010, the pedestrian crosswalk laws in NJ changed. There is increased responsibility on BOTH drivers and pedestrians in order to make us all safer. Please read and take note of the following excerpt from NJ 39:3-46 traffic statute: The driver of a vehicle must stop and stay stopped for a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk, but shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection,

except at crosswalks when the movement of traffic is being regulated by police officers or traffic control signals, or where otherwise prohibited by municipal, county, or State regulation, but no pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. Whenever any vehicle is stopped to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle. Every pedestrian upon a roadway at any point other than within a marked crosswalk or within an unmarked crosswalk at an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles upon the roadway. PEDESTRIANS MUST obey pedestrian signals and use crosswalks at signalized intersections. Young people under the age of 17 are required to wear an approved helmet when cycling, roller skating, in-line skating, or skateboarding. The Division of Highway Traffic Safety assists county, municipal and law enforcement agencies with education, public awareness and enforcement of the bicycle helmet law and other bicycle safety issues. Each year, bicyclists are killed or injured in New Jersey due to bicycle crashes. Many bicycle deaths result from bicyclemotor vehicle collisions. However, injuries can happen anywhere, including parks, bike paths and driveways, and often do not involve motor vehicles. Head injury is the most serious injury type and the most common cause of death among bicyclists. The most severe injuries are those to the brain that cause permanent damage

Make sure your car isn’t a target for thieves Prevent your car from being broken into. Thefts from cars are most often crimes of opportunity in which a thief sees an easy target. Reduce the chances that a criminal will want to break into your vehicle by taking some common sense steps. – At home, park your car in a garage if you have one or in the driveway rather than on the street. – Use theft deterrent systems such as car alarms, wheel lock devices, kill switches, etc. – Always park in well lit areas. – In parking lots, park in high traffic areas rather than distant corners of the lot. – Remove all loose items of value such as cell phones, laptops or tablets, jewelry, etc. from view inside the car and lock them in the trunk. – Contact police if you see someone acting suspiciously in a parking area. 609-266-7414