Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Matter will be discussed during special executive session meeting Tuesday morning
The possibility of additional shared services between the West Long Branch and Oceanport police departments is being discussed by the borough council. The West Long Branch Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday morning where the matter will be discussed during executive session. The meeting is scheduled for 10 a.m. Borough Clerk Lori Cole explained that there will be no action taken during the meeting and that the purpose of the meeting is strictly to discuss a "shared services proposal for the West Long Branch and Oceanport Police Departments." The council and police department have not publicly discussed any details of the proposal. In May, the departments agreed to share police dispatch services, creating a joint savings of $1.3 …
Friday, July 1, 2011
Barcus expressed gratitude for local cops and doctors who took care of him and said he'll likely take June 24 off in years to come
Oceanport Police Captain Dan Barcus was hesitant to have the spotlight on him as he returned to his post the Tuesday following a June 24 lightning strike that electrocuted him while attempting to close a gate at the intersection of Port Au Peck and Oceanport Avenues. "It's not about me," said Barcus in a telephone conversation Wednesday. "It's about the great cops and doctors who took great care of me." Barcus said he was assisting another officer who was directing traffic at the intersection during heavy rain last Friday. "I just wanted to get the guy out of the road," said Barcus. "I wasn't thinking about lightning. I just happened to be the unlucky idiot at the wrong place at the wrong time." It was the second time Barcus was struck at …
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Speedy recovery expected for Captain Daniel W. Barcus, who was struck by lightning while closing a metal gate on Friday evening
Oceanport Police Captain Daniel W. Barcus is going to recover after getting struck by lightning while attempting to close a metal gate at the corner of Port Au Peck and Oceanport avenues on Friday. Barcus was taken by police cruiser to Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch after being struck around 6:30 p.m. on Friday, according to one media reporting service, which monitors local police and fire communications. Oceanport Councilman Joseph Irace sent an email at 9:39 p.m. on Friday saying early signs are positive Barcus will make a speedy recovery. "On behalf of the governing body, our prayers go out to him and his family and the Oceanport Police Department," Irace said.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Shared services agreement will cut dispatch costs 50 percent for both boroughs
The agreement to share police dispatch services between West Long Branch and Oceanport is now complete. West Long Branch Councilman Christopher Neyhart announced the completion of the merger during Wednesday's brief council meeting. West Long Branch Police Capt. Lawrence Mihlon has said dispatch services for both boroughs will be handled by the West Long Branch Police Department on Broadway. Oceanport Mayor Michael Mahon has said the agreement will cut annual dispatch costs by “by nearly 50 percent” for each community." “Annual increases of 2 percent are included in the agreement with the boroughs projecting a joint savings of $1.3 million over the initial five-year term," Mahon said. During Wednesday's meeting, West Long Branch Mayor …
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Bob Basher
12:33 pm on Sunday, June 26, 2011
These guys put their lives on the line everytime they leave their homes..wether its stopping for a meal during day or closing a gate..the danger lurks everywhere and a cop has to be on all the time. I had a best friend in New York we were both going to become cops...I regretably now, opted out..my friend changed he became always alert...what I called always on..and we grew apart...it took a while… more ›