It is with deep regret that the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of its K-9 Jake. The ten year old golden retriever, who died of cancer on July 12, served the agency since 2005, upon graduating from the Port Authority Police K-9 Academy. Jake specialized in explosive detection and worked closely with his […]
It was not an ordinary week of summer camp for the 126 recruits who participated in the 21st Annual Sheriff Youth Week, which began on July 8 and ended July 12, with a formal graduation. The challenging program, held at the Monmouth County Police Academy, provides high school aged students a unique opportunity to explore […]
The Fourth of July holiday is cause for festivity and pride. Backyard barbeques, family gatherings as well as professional fireworks displays will be taking place throughout Monmouth County to mark the great occasion. During this celebration, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office is warning people that fireworks are dangerous, illegal and should only be handled by […]
Swimming at a local or backyard pool, or at one of the beautiful beaches in Monmouth County is an important part of fun and enjoyment during the summertime. If the proper precautions are not taken, swimming can also be a danger, especially to our children. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention drowning […]
Monmouth County and its 53 municipalities are continuing to review and update the Monmouth County Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan. The first county wide plan was finalized in 2009, after two years of development. Through a grant, provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Board of Chosen Freeholders contracted with URS Corp. Inc. […]
The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Labor Program was in full in operation in Avon to help restore areas throughout the borough that were hit hard by Superstorm Sandy. For four days, five inmates were transported to the lake, the borough pool and other recreational areas which suffered damage from the storm. They cleared away […]
The Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office hosted a day of in-service training for 13 park rangers from the Gateway National Recreation Area of the Sandy Hook Unit on Friday, May 24th. The program was part of the law enforcement training that federal park rangers must complete. “This is a great example of law enforcement agencies working […]
Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden is pleased to announce that the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office had eleven volunteers successfully complete the VISCOMP (Volunteers In Sheriff’s COMmunity Programs) Academy held at the Monmouth County Police Academy on four consecutive Thursday evenings from 6 PM until 9 PM each session. VISCOMP Volunteers assist the sheriff’s office in […]
Brieon Thurston, wanted in connection with a double shooting and stabbing that occurred in 2011, in the Monmouth County community of Allentown, is behind bars at the Monmouth County Correctional Institution. Bail has been set at $250,000. Thurston, 31, is believed to have fled the state and has been living elsewhere the past few years. […]
A video from the Science Channel’s “How It’s Made” program featuring the making of a Monmouth County Sheriff’s Officer Sergeant’s badge.
