Jackson, Toms River, are among neighboring towns to Lakewood who have asked LCSW to cease patrolling their streets.
Recently, the Lakewood Civilian Safety Watch has been the subject of unsubstantiated, ignorant, untrue and misleading allegations that were disseminated over the internet.
Just to clarify who we are and what we do:
The LCSW is a volunteer community watch organization that has been operating in Lakewood for the past ten years. We work hand-in-hand with the Lakewood Police Department, and share a very close relationship with the police force. We are in constant communication with law enforcement, and never embark on operations without coordinating a plan with the proper authorities. We greatly respect the LPD, and they have consistently expressed to us how much they appreciate our assistance in combatting crime and keeping our town safe for all communities and residents.
The LCSW is not in any way affiliated with any individual community. We are comprised of a very diverse group of volunteers from every sector of the community – with members from all genders, ethnicities, faiths, backgrounds and professions . We patrol every neighborhood in Lakewood and are dedicated to helping the residents and police keep every area safe for all of Lakewood’s citizens,
Our devoted and selfless volunteers are all very well trained and experienced in their work. They have received thorough training in Search and Rescue and Neighborhood Watch procedures, and are graduates of CERT training courses.
While the LCSW’s operations are, for the most part, limited to Lakewood, we have on occasion been asked to patrol in other cities and towns throughout New Jersey. However, we never enter municipalities without first coordinating with the local authorities.
Recently, the LCSW received requests for patrols from numerous residents of the Rte. 70 area near the Lakewood-Toms River border. During his zone patrol, one of our members drove his marked vehicle down one block on North Apple St. in Toms River. We apologize if his presence on the street distressed anyone in any way.
We are aware that the Toms River Chief of Police has expressed an interest in learning more about LCSW and has contacted the Lakewood Police Department to inquire about the work of LCSW and learn more about our patrols and volunteer activities on behalf of the community, and we welcome having a dialogue with anyone interested in our organization.
Recently, the Lakewood Civilian Safety Watch has been the subject of unsubstantiated, ignorant, untrue and misleading allegations that were disseminated over the internet.
Just to clarify who we are and what we do:
The LCSW is a volunteer community watch organization that has been operating in Lakewood for the past ten years. We work hand-in-hand with the Lakewood Police Department, and share a very close relationship with the police force. We are in constant communication with law enforcement, and never embark on operations without coordinating a plan with the proper authorities. We greatly respect the LPD, and they have consistently expressed to us how much they appreciate our assistance in combatting crime and keeping our town safe for all communities and residents.
The LCSW is not in any way affiliated with any individual community. We are comprised of a very diverse group of volunteers from every sector of the community – with members from all genders, ethnicities, faiths, backgrounds and professions . We patrol every neighborhood in Lakewood and are dedicated to helping the residents and police keep every area safe for all of Lakewood’s citizens,
Our devoted and selfless volunteers are all very well trained and experienced in their work. They have received thorough training in Search and Rescue and Neighborhood Watch procedures, and are graduates of CERT training courses.
While the LCSW’s operations are, for the most part, limited to Lakewood, we have on occasion been asked to patrol in other cities and towns throughout New Jersey. However, we never enter municipalities without first coordinating with the local authorities.
Recently, the LCSW received requests for patrols from numerous residents of the Rte. 70 area near the Lakewood-Toms River border. During his zone patrol, one of our members drove his marked vehicle down one block on North Apple St. in Toms River. We apologize if his presence on the street distressed anyone in any way.
We are aware that the Toms River Chief of Police has expressed an interest in learning more about LCSW and has contacted the Lakewood Police Department to inquire about the work of LCSW and learn more about our patrols and volunteer activities on behalf of the community, and we welcome having a dialogue with anyone interested in our organization.