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Ship Bottom Police Public Notice for Accreditation
Ship Bottom Police Department Employment Application
Application Employment of Police Officers for Private Duty
Note: 48 hours’ notice is required for any work. Application
For any questions or concerns, or if you wish to contact an officer via email, please contact jgesicki@shipbottom.org.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Ship Bottom Police Department is to proudly serve the community by protecting the life and property of its citizens, enforcing the laws of the State of New Jersey, and working in partnership with the community to enhance the quality of life and nurture public trust. Our mission statement is based upon the following values:
Integrity: We hold ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics. We shall hold ourselves accountable for our actions both on and off duty, and take pride in delivering the highest professional level of service to all.
Fairness: We treat all citizens impartially, justly, and unbiased, through empathy and compassion.
Respect: We treat all citizens in a dignified, honorable, and courteous manner. Our conduct displays an understanding of ethnic and cultural diversity, both in our professional and personal endeavors.
Ethics: We will strive to continuously to develop trust from the citizens of the Borough Ship Bottom and all visitors through moral, unbiased, and ethical decision making.
Compassion: We recognize and understand that the community turns to us in times of need, injury, or as victims of crimes, and need to be treated with kindness, sincerity, and with genuine concern for their well-being.
Ship Bottom Police Department Policies & Procedures
- Internal Affairs 2022
- Early Warning System
- Body Worn Camera Policy
- 2022 AG BWC Policy
- Drug Testing Policy
- Interaction with the Immigrant Community
Diversity in Law Enforcement
Forms
- IA Form – English
- For other languages please click here
- Firearms Application
- Records Release Form
Use of Force Reporting
Annual Major Discipline Report
IA Dispositions
| 2018 | 2022 |
| 2019 | 2023 |
| 2020 | |
| 2021 |
Application for SLEO Class I please follow link, complete on Police App: SLEO Class I Application
Police Department Personnel
Administrative Office Phone Number and Extensions
Non-Emergency Number (609) 494-1518
| Personnel | Ext | Specializations |
| Chief Jon Potter | 113 | Administration/Officer in Charge |
| Sgt. Michael Nash | 110 | |
| Sgt. Ed Williams | 171 | Internal Affairs Officer |
| Sgt. Brian Tretola | 174 | OEM, PT/Academy Instructor/FTO/ Internal Affairs |
| Sgt. Kyle Jones | 175 | SWAT/FTO/Range Instructor |
| Ptl. Ronald Holloway | 172 | Traffic Safety/L.E.A.D./OEM/JTTF Coordinator |
| Sgt. Chris Biester | 177 | FTO/Range Instructor |
| Det. Anthony Lazlo | 178 | Law Enforcement/Property & Evidence Manager |
| Ptl. Sean Frank | 179 | Law Enforcement |
| Ptl. Ford | 180 | Defensive Tactics Instructor |
| Ptl. Alessio Rea | 173 | Law Enforcement |
| Ptl. Matthew Chester | 176 | Law Enforcement/L.E.A.D. Instructor |
| Ptl. Jake Stuerze | EMS | |