MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT NEW JERSEY
	Manchester NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM
The Manchester Police Substation at the Township Annex (88 Schoolhouse Rd)
Street Lights The Manchester Township Police Department is currently surveying all street lights within the Manchester Township Community.  To Report a Street Light Out Directly to the Utility Company, please follow the link or call below. Report Streetlight Outage or Call JCP&L at 1-800-662-3115 NEVER ALLOW STRANGERS INTO YOUR HOME June 14, 2004- As a result of the tragic homicide that took place during the past week in Dover Township, the Manchester Police Department would like to remind our residence to never allow strangers into their home. Criminals look for different opportunities to commit crimes. Allowing a stranger into your home or providing information on the phone to a stranger, could very well make you or your family the victim of a serious crime. The recent suspect in the murder of a 77 year old Dover Township woman, was soliciting magazine subscriptions door to door in the Pine Lake Park section of Manchester Township prior to the murder. Off Duty Manchester Detective Joseph Howell took the time to report the illegal group of solicitors. Manchester Officers responded and located the group. The group of solicitors were investigated and issued township ordinances for soliciting without township permits. It was apparent that the group left Manchester Township and began soliciting in Dover Township. A person that wishes to solicit in Manchester Township must first apply to Manchester Township for approval. Prior to the issuance of the Permit a background check is conducted on the applicant. If the solicitor is approved they receive a photo identification from Manchester Township to solicit. Most private or retirement communities do not allow any form of solicitation in their communities. The Manchester Township Police Department encourages you to call Police if a stranger approaches your home or property. a quick call to report suspicious circumstances or a stranger could prevent a crime from being committed. THINK SAFETY: KEEP DOORS AND WINDOWS LOCKED DO NOT OPEN YOUR DOOR FOR A STRANGER COMPLETE CHECKS WITH THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU CALL REFERENCES OF POTENTIAL CONTRACTORS CALL THE POLICE TO REPORT STRANGERS OR SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY BEWARE OF TELEPHONE SOLICITORS June 22, 2004-- The Manchester Township Police Department is again receiving phone calls from citizen's reporting phone solicitations for local, State, and National Police Associations. It is a fact that Manchester Township's PBA Local 246 does not solicit fund drives over the phone, nor do any legitimate Police Benevolent Associations in the State of New Jersey. Citizens should use extreme caution when dealing with any solicitors, including phone solicitors. A phone solicitor could be calling to obtain personal information that may be used to commit a crime against you, or collection of monies for a misleading or bogus cause. The monies received go to the creators of the fund, not to their represented cause. Phony solicitors pray on human kindness and trust. The only way to avoid being a victim is to say "you do not conduct such business over the phone" and hang up. Do not provide any personal data to the solicitor. Legitimate fund drives are announced by the soliciting group, usually in the newspaper. Letters are then sent to citizens explaining the purpose of the fund drive. The letters reflect that the group's solicitation letter is on file with their respective prosecutor's office. If you choose to give, do it safety and be sure your donation is being used appropriately. Always report suspicious or criminal behavior to the Police. Neighborhood Watch  is looking for Township Wide Participation
Crime Watch Meetings are held every other month in the Manchester Township Civic Center at 7:00 pm. Meetings are usually one hour long, and run by Police Officers from within your community. Listed below are topics to be discussed at future meetings. All meetings are based on community participation and we need your support. We discuss crime stats or any problems within the community at the time. We welcome all ages to participate within any programs offered.
Date	Time	Topic
January 2, 2008	1PM	Crime Watch Meeting- Manchester Civic Center
March 5, 2008	1PM	Crime Watch Meeting- Manchester Civic Center ( Note 7:PM Meeting has been Cancelled)
May 7, 2008	1PM	Crime Watch Meeting- Manchester Civic Center
July 2, 2008	1 & 7PM	Crime Watch Meeting- Manchester Civic Center
September 3, 2008	1 & 7PM	Crime Watch Meeting- Manchester Civic Center
November 5, 2008	1 & 7PM	Crime Watch Meeting- Manchester Civic Center
We are looking for YOU!!! CERT  (Community Emergency Response Team) For more Information Contact Ptl Felix Zamot (732) 657-2009 ext 2124 or Sgt Abline at ext 2112. Project Lifesaver Program is now available. If you have or know someone with Dementia, Autism, or Alzheimer's Disease, or just need information on this program. Contact Officer Felix Zamot.  Email: Ptl Felix Zamot For more information please contact:   Ptl Felix Zamot at (732)657-2009 ext. 2124 Jay Hartlaub (732)716-1499
If you reside in Manchester Township, and would like more information about becoming a member of the Manchester Neighborhood Watch Program
	Please Call 732 657 2009 ext 2124
	Call Out To All Local Senior Citizens
	The Manchester Little League invite and encourage the local senior citizens to volunteer their time at the little league complex throughout the year. Some areas for assistance are: announcing and scoreboard, umpiring, assistant coaching, snack stand help, grounds crew, complex cleaning and gardening. If you or someone you know are interested in getting involved in a wonderful program or just looking to give something back to the community, please call the Little League at (732) 341-8320 and leave your name and number.
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