Animal Control Officers Working to Manage Feral Cat Population in Pemberton

Animal control officers working to manage feral cat population in pemberton

Animal Control Officers Working to Manage Cat Population

PEMBERTON TWP., NJ – Animal Control Officers are actively engaged in the task of picking up trapped cats in the township. The process follows a first-come, first-served list for locations where township traps are designated.

Residents are advised not to trap cats independently. The shelter has limitations on the number of cats they can accept each week.

Individuals attempting to trap cats must obtain permission from the shelter to confirm space availability. Those who trap without authorization will be responsible for transporting the cats and paying any associated surrender fees.

For inquiries, the Animal Control Officers can be reached at (609) 723-8300.

Animal control urges cooperation among residents to ensure effective management of the cat population in the township.

The initiative aims to address the local cat overpopulation issue responsibly, maintaining community health and wellbeing.

Brick Township police department seeks special law enforcement officers

Brick township police department - file photo

Brick Township police department seeks special law enforcement officers

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Brick Township Police Department is looking for motivated individuals to apply for the position of Special Law Enforcement Officers (Class 1). These officers are responsible for various public safety duties, including routine traffic details and spectator control.

In addition to their primary tasks, Special Law Enforcement Officers are authorized to conduct cell inspections, provide court security, and process arrestees. They will log information into the Aegis Law Enforcement Records system and conduct fingerprinting and photographing of individuals.

The starting pay for these positions is $25.65 per hour, which increases to $26.17 per hour after one year of service. Interested candidates can submit a resume and letter of interest to Officer David Thergesen via email at Dthergesen@brickpd.com.

Applications are being accepted until November 15, 2025. Brick Township is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified applicants.

The Brick Township Police Department emphasizes the importance of filling these roles for maintaining public safety and security.

The application window remains open for those seeking a career in law enforcement with a starting pay rate that reflects the department’s commitment to its officers.

Police officers take the plunge for Special Olympics

Police officers take the plunge for special olympics

Police officers take the plunge for Special Olympics

BOSTON, MA – Officers from Districts B-2 (Roxbury), B-3 (Mattapan), C-6 (South Boston), and C-11 (Dorchester), along with recruits from Boston Police Academy Class 66-25, participated in the Special Olympics Polar Plunge. The event occurred in chilly waters in the Seaport.

The officers joined the plunge in support of Special Olympics, which promotes inclusion, awareness, and unity through sports. Some officers participated in full uniform.

This event fostered camaraderie among officers and recruits, as well as the athletes of the Special Olympics. A spokesperson expressed gratitude to Special Olympics for hosting the event and recognized the partnership with police officers citywide.

Video from the event can be viewed at https://police.boston.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Polar-Plunge-FINAL.mp4.

The Special Olympics Polar Plunge highlighted the commitment of the Boston police to community engagement and support for athletes.

Boston officers aren’t just enforcing the law; they are also diving into action for a worthy cause.