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Lakewood Auxiliary Police- An Idea Whose Time Has Come?

5/19/2013

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It happens almost on a weekly basis that we hear of a crime being prevented in the middle of the night by the dedicated members of the LCSW. Last night a vacant home was broken into, and once again the LCSW was first on the scene to apprehend the criminal. This past year numerous crimes were solved by the LCSW. Crimes that do not seem to be high priority by our police force are often solved after the tireless efforts of our own citizens. I am not saying that our police do not care, but you cannot discount the tireless efforts of a force that is protecting the town they live in. 

Once again the time has come to insist that before we hire any more police officers, Lakewood should establish a true auxiliary police force similar to other towns throughout New Jersey and New York City. Towns from Manchester to Edison have capable, dedicated reservists working alongside their police force. But our police chief has said numerous times that he does not want any auxiliary officers.

An auxiliary force would be responsible for traffic and safety concerns, and in many towns they are trained and allowed to conduct arrests. They could be given medical benefits as an incentive with minimal cost, and even be allowed to apply to become paid police officers when needed. This method of hiring officers would weed out rookie officers that simply want a well paying job with no concern towards the community they serve. Why should we hire officers fresh out of high school from other towns, when we can choose from well experienced reserve officers acquainted with Lakewood and all of its sensitive issues. 

Why the chief of police does not allow an auxiliary force is beyond reason . Perhaps he is afraid that the auxiliary police will take over his ribbon cutting duties, or his required attendance at dinners, parlor meetings, or matzo bakeries. He may be afraid that we will wake up and realize that an officer that doesn't request $850 thousand dollars in unpaid vacation and sick leave can also get the job done of protecting our town from criminals.
HH
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lakewood resident
5/19/2013 02:38:53 am

my reply absolutely NO !!
Bad Idea ,just hire more police

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Just saying
5/19/2013 07:40:23 am

I'm willing to bet that H H never asked the chief or anybody what the reason might be and is just making a assumption that these are the reasons. Another great job reporting a story without any facts just another H H bashing party.

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Wow says.
5/19/2013 07:42:21 am

Did anybody verify the facts about why Lawson doesn't want or are we just gonna believe H H reasons like a bunch of suckers?

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Just saying
5/20/2013 03:49:50 am

The fact that H H hasn't responded that he did check his facts shows that he's just making assumptions.
Great work.

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pr
5/20/2013 07:07:24 am

IN Nj the Police are to Busy writing out traffic tickets for every minor infraction and of course you need 2 or 3 police cars as back up every time a 90 year old Grandmother is pulled over so now you have 3 police cars with 5 police officers spending 40 minutes of their time at tax payers expense giving a 90 year old grandmother a ticket because she failed to signal before changing lanes

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lakewood resident
5/20/2013 11:35:59 pm

to pr
what is your problem , sounds like you have your share of traffic violations .why is it a problem when they are doing their job which includes traffic violations ,ESPECIALLY here in Lakewood where you take your life in your hand driving through this town !

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Boruch
5/21/2013 06:18:03 am

The Lakewood Police officers are to Busy Manning "Hole sites" for $65 an Hour plus overtime every time someone digs a hole in nj you need 2 fully armed Police officers in full uniform with 2 Brand new Late Model Police cars standing over the maintenace workers watching them dig a hole

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lakewood resident
5/22/2013 12:58:39 am

and the problem with that is???

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Boruch the genius
5/21/2013 03:25:45 pm

The officers you see at construction are fully paid by the company doing the work. Learn some facts before you talk

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lakewood resident
5/25/2013 03:06:05 am

100% right ,but some just like to complain even though they have no idea what they are talking about!!!

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