Police Services
Ocean City Police Department’s Mission Statement:
The Ocean City Police Department and the men and women, both sworn and civilian that fill its ranks, are committed to the highest levels of professionalism in providing service to both residents and visitors alike to “Americas Greatest Family Resort”, Ocean City New Jersey.
We dedicate ourselves to ensuring the public’s safety and will strive toward enhancing the quality of community life for all members of our community through the discharge of our duties in a manner consistent with fairness and impartiality, while respecting the individual’s dignity, constitutional rights and human rights.
We recognize that team work is the cornerstone upon which our success as a law enforcement organization is built. The foundation upon which that cornerstone is laid, is our partnership with the residents of the community we serve.
CURFEW is in effect for any minor under the age of 17 years old - 11:00 pm to 6:00 am
"It shall be unlawful for any minor under the age of seventeen (17) years to loiter, idle, wander, stroll or play in or remain in or be upon the public streets, alleys, parks, playgrounds, boardwalks, the approaches thereto, public places, public buildings, places of amusement and entertainment, places of business carried on for profit to which the public is invited, other public places, vacant lots or other premises, either on foot or in any vehicle, within the confines of the City. Between May 16 and September 30 of each year the curfew shall be in effect between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. From October 1 of each year to May 15 of the following year, the curfew shall be in effect between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to any minor accompanied by his parent or parents, guardian or other adult person having the care or custody of such minor."
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Firearms
Ocean City Police Body Camera Information
Internal Affairs Complaint and Instructions
Law Enforcement Drug Testing Policy
2024 OCPD Internal Affairs Summary Report.pdf
2024 OCPD Major Discipline.pdf
Early Warning System Policies and Procedures
Attorney General Recruiting Diversity Plan
2024 OCPD Diversity in Recruiting form-Annual Report.pdf
2024 Report per N.J.S.A. 52:17B-4.10
2023 Annual Report of Diversity in LE Recruitment.pdf
2023 Report per N.J.S.A. 52:17B-4.10
Elder Justice
Unused Medication Drop Box
NEW - Parent's Guide to Fentanyl
Immigrant Trust Directive - Attorney General Directive 2018-6:
“In accordance with AG Directive 2018-6, known as the Immigrant Trust Directive, officers will process victim certification for processing of a “U” or “T” Visa certification within 120 days of submission.”
