Welcome to the Official New Jersey State Park Police page. We also deal with issues that other Law Enforcement
agencies deal with on a daily basis.
The New Jersey State Park Police patrol and protect the State’s 54 Parks,
Forests and Recreation Areas which encompass an excess of 422,000 acres
and are visited by more than 17 million people each year. We are a diverse group of men and women dedicated to safeguarding New
Jersey’s resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through the prevention
of crime, apprehension of criminals and enforcemen
t of criminal and motor
vehicle laws of the state, and enforcement of park regulations. The New Jersey State Park Police are empowered with the same Law
Enforcement authority as all New Jersey municipal, county and state police
officers. We respond to public safety emergencies as well as environmental
emergencies. Through various methods of patrol, including but not limited
to foot, bike, boat and motor, we provide courteous, professional,
knowledgeable assistance and services to the public at all times. The State
Park Police also give mutual aid assistance to municipal, county, state and
federal law enforcement agencies. The New Jersey State Park Police is also part of the New Jersey Costal
Evacuation Plan for Cape May, Atlantic, Ocean and Monmouth Counties and
we assist with the UASI Region, Urban Areas Security Initiative, which supports
select high-threat, high-density urban areas in order to address their unique
multi-discipline planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercise
needs in building and sustaining capabilities to prevent, protect against,
respond to, and recover from threats or acts of terrorism.
Congratulations to K9 Officer Truelove and his partner K9 Pepper as well as K9 Officer McDermott and his partner K9 Jetty. Today, they graduated from the Cape May County Sheriff’s Office K9 Academy. We wish them all the best as they hit the road patrolling and assisting you in our State Parks, Forests, and historic sites.
Great work guys!
To our family, friends, coworkers, and visitors: Happy New Year 2023. Have a safe and enjoyable rest of your night and best of luck in the next year to come.
We wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas!
Due to down trees, wires and other hazards created by the strong winds experienced over the past 48 hours, select state parks are closed.
🌳 View the current operating status of New Jersey's state parks and forests: https://njparksandforests.org/parkstatus/
Due to the holiday weekend, many state park and forest offices will be closed on December 25 and 26. In the event of emergency the New Jersey State Park Police can be reached at 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337) or 9-1-1.
Many state parks are closed or have specific closures due to last nights storm.
ALL State Offices are Closed due to inclement weather.
Much of the state is expected to drop to very low temperatures this afternoon which will lead to freezing.
Please pay attention to park closures and obey signs. Use cautions even if roadways are treated.
Thank you!
The NJSPP would like to wish a very Happy and Joyous Chanukah to all who celebrate! Be safe and enjoy the festivities.
Photos from New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites's post
Our own Officer Conte demonstrating and reminding our visitors and staff to remove valuables from your vehicles and lock/secure them. Help us, Help YOU!
As we enter the holiday season, the New Jersey State Park Police would like to offer a friendly reminder to lock your vehicles when visiting New Jersey's State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites, and ensure that anything of value is out of sight and secure.
As always when recreating in the outdoors, remember to be aware of your surroundings and park in designated areas
If you observe something you feel may be suspicious, please contact the State Park Police by dialing 1 (877) WARN-DEP or 9-1-1.
On behalf of the entire State Park Police and State Park Service staff, we wish you and your families a safe and joyous holiday season!
Congratulations to our newest State Park Police Officers sworn in yesterday at our Trenton Headquarters among family, friends, and colleagues. We welcome Police Officers Devaney, Perez, Robinson, and Solomone. We wish you all a safe and successful law enforcement career within our State Parks, forests, and historic sites.
From our family to yours, we wish you a very Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!
Photos from Bergen County Office of Emergency Management's post
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/toms-river-nj/james-hanebury-8054848
Remembering the late Chief James Hanebury (ret.) who passed away on this date in 2018.
Chief Fedorczyk and New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites shares message for Veteran’s Day.
Thank you to all who have served and are currently serving our nation in the military. This includes many of our own State Park Police Officers! We thank you today, on this Vererans Day.
Please consider helping out our local 222 as our officers prepare to help our surrounding communities this holiday season!
Happy Halloween from the NJ State Park Police!! When you’re out driving tonight, be sure to exercise extreme caution. Be on the alert for excited youngsters, whose vision may be obscured by masks, darting out into traffic. Tonight’s forecast for rainy weather will make it even harder to see the trick or treaters.
Photos from NJSPP Pba #222's post
Photos from NJSPP Pba #222's post
Please join us October 29, 2022 at 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. for our 4th annual "Trunk or Treat" at Atsion Recreation Area. Our rain date will be the following day and same time. We are looking for trunks or just come out and meet our officers. We will have a table set-up with free candy. In attendance will be Pine Barren Venom Jeep Club, Burlington County K-9 Search and Rescue, and New Jersey State Police Mounted Patrol. All are invited to attend in costume or regular attire. We have plenty of room and public bathrooms will be available to use. Please share this post.
Photos from Island Beach State Park's post
Come join us along with The Friends of Island Beach State Park at today’s event!
We hope to see you and your furry friends tomorrow at Barktoberfest! There will be a K9 Demo with the State Park Police at 12:30 and a Pet Costume Parade at 2:00. We will have a pet photo booth, portraits, homemade dog treats, rescue groups with adoptable pets, and more!
MISSING CHERRY HILL MAN LOCATED DECEASED IN WHARTON STATE FOREST:
NJ State Park Police were alerted by Waterford Twp Police earlier this week of remains found within Wharton State Forest. As noted in this post by Cherry Hill PD, they have been identified as those of missing person, Peter Meyers.
PRESS RELEASE
Remains found in Waterford Township were identified as Cherry Hill missing person Peter Meyers. Meyers was reported missing to the Cherry Hill Police Department by family members on June 7th 2022.
Prior to receiving the report, Meyers’ vehicle was found abandoned on a dirt access road leading to a Waterford NJ section of Wharton State Forest. In June and July the Cherry Hill Police Department and the New Jersey State Park Police teamed with the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons Unit, the Camden County Search and Rescue Team, and the Waterford Township Police Department to conduct extensive searches of dense woodland areas within Wharton State Forest. No signs of Peter Meyers or clues as to his whereabouts were located.
On Tuesday October 4th 2022, a man hunting in a remote section of Wharton State Forest observed what appeared to be human skeletal remains and contacted the Waterford Township Police Department. Authorities later identified the remains as those of Peter Meyers, age 68, from Cherry Hill. A cause of death has yet to be determined and the investigation into his death is ongoing.
Anyone having information about Peter Meyers or the circumstances surrounding his disappearance and death is asked to call the New Jersey State Park Police at (877) 927-6337 or Detective Chris Hendy of the Cherry Hill Police Department at (856) 488-8826.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously by emailing [email protected] or clicking on the following link https://local.nixle.com/tip/alert/7196358. Information can also be sent by texting TIP CHERRYHILLPD followed by your message to 888777.
Photos from NJSPP Pba #222's post
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has a toll-free hotline and mobile app dedicated to reporting environmental emergencies, abuses and complaints.
📞 For emergencies New Jersey State Park Police dispatch can be reached directly by calling 1-877-WARN- DEP (1-877-927-6337) or 9-1-1.
The free WARN NJDEP mobile app allows users to report:
🗑 Improper disposal/ storage
👃🏼 Odor
📍 Illegal off-road vehicle use within the app, pinpointing the location of the abuse by GPS.
💧Sewage
💨 Smoke
🛢 Spills
🚙 An idling vehicle
🌾 Wetlands/ Stream Encroachment
✅ Other types of incidents
✍🏼 To submit a report, all you need to do is fill out the incident type, who/what, the option to upload photos and your contact information (with the option to keep your contact information confidential).
📲 WARN NJDEP iPhone App Store Download: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/warn-njdep/id1133675885?mt=8
☎️ WARN DEP Google Play Store Download: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details...
🔗 Learn more: https://www.nj.gov/dep/warndep.htm
Our own Officer McDermott and his new K9 partner Jetty making an appearance on IBSP FB!
Good morning from IBSP...
Friday, September 16th
Air temp: 64 degrees
Water temp: 74 degrees
Winds: NNW 9 m.p.h.
High tide: 12:57 p.m.
Low tide: 7:39 p.m.
State Park Police Officer McDermott with "Jetty"
We want to take a moment to recognize NJ Transit Police Officer Sjosward for his heroic actions in rescuing two of his friends at Island Beach State Park last week.
P.O. Sjosward selflessly put himself in harms way to bring two people to shore after they were caught in an apparent rip current.
Great work, Officer, we congratulate you on your bravery!
Off-Duty Transit Police Officer saves 2 from drowning at NJ beach
On Tuesday, September 13th, off-duty NJ Transit Police Officer Sjosward was fishing from shore at Island State Park Beach in Seaside Heights. He, and two friends were at a location which was not staffed by lifeguards.
Officer Sjosward went to retrieve an item from his vehicle and upon his return, both of his friends were unaccounted for. They had both been swept away from shore. While scanning the area, Sjosward noticed one of his friends in the water, struggling to stay above the surface.
The friend was being pulled by an apparent rip current. To rescue his friend, Sjosward grabbed a body board from his vehicle and entered the water. He swam to his friend’s location and attempted to drag his friend to shore via the bodyboard. This was unsuccessful as the board’s line snapped. The board was ultimately swept away. Sjosward subsequently utilized his Water Survival and Intervention training to bring his friend to shore via a rescue technique.
With one friend on shore, Sjosward again drew his attention to the water. He observed the other friend partially submerged and being pulled away. Despite extreme exhaustion, and with disregard for his own life and safety, Sjosward again entered the water. He made his way to his friend, fought through the current and brought him to shore.
Sjosward flagged down a passing motorist who assisted in calling 911 and both friends were transported to urgent medical aid. They would ultimately survive. Officer Sjosward’s actions exemplify our NJTPD Core Values: Honor, Commitment, Integrity, and Courage.
Photos from New Jersey Fish & Wildlife's post
9/11/2001 NEVER Forget.
PARK ADVISORY: Double Trouble State Park
Double Trouble State Park has reopened as of 12 p.m. Tuesday, September 6, as there have been no reports or signs of a potentially rabid fox at the park since initial encounters by park visitors eight days ago on Monday, August 29.
It should be noted that animals live only about a week after contracting rabies.
As always, park visitors are encouraged to remain vigilant when hiking on trails. If you encounter an animal on a trail, back slowly away and go back the direction you came. If an animal in a state park is suspected to be rabid, immediately contact the 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337). Animals infected with rabies will display bizarre, sometimes aggressive, behavior with neurologic signs such as circling, wobbly gate, strange vocalizations and seizures.
Anyone with questions or concerns or who may have come into contact with a rabid fox at Double Trouble State Park last week may contact New Jersey State Park Police through the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s hotline at 1-877-WARNDEP (1-877-927-6337).
UPDATE - Tuesday, August 30 at 10 a.m.
Out of an abundance of caution, the New Jersey State Park Service yesterday temporarily closed Double Trouble State Park in Ocean County for all uses due to the presence of a potentially rabid fox that was behaving erratically and has been involved in encounters with visitors. New Jersey Fish and Wildlife is taking steps to address the situation. The park remains closed until further notice. More details will be posted as they become available.
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PARK ADVISORY: Double Trouble State Park
Due to the presence of sick wildlife, Double Trouble State Park is temporarily closed to visitors so that the animal may be trapped.
An update will be posted when the park reopens.
ADVISORY SUSSEX BRANCH TRAIL CLOSURE
Update - November 1, 2022 - The section of the Sussex Branch trail detailed below has been reopened.
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Trail Advisory: Sussex Branch Trail Closure ⚠️
A section of the Sussex Branch Trail is closed until further notice from Route 94 to Morris Farms Road in Lafayette due to over 100 black vulture deaths in the area.
The United States Department of Agriculture has confirmed the cause for these deaths as Avian Influenza (bird flu). New Jersey DEP Fish and Wildlife have left the dead birds to decompose on site due to rough terrain causing accessibility issues and a lack of personnel in the State certified to handle infected birds. Improper handling can lead to further spread of disease.
The risk of avian influenza being transmitted to people is extremely low. The New Jersey Department of Agriculture and NJ DEP Fish and Wildlife are continuing monitoring the situation.
🔗 For more information visit NJ DEP Fish and Wildlife’s website: https://dep.nj.gov/njfw/news-2022-08-25-avian-influenza-bird-flu-in-vultures/
Happy National Dog Day to all of our past and present K9 officers!
Photos from Indian Mills Volunteer Fire Co.'s post
Thank you to everyone who came out and spent National Night Out with our officers throughout the state on Tuesday!
Officer Maxie spent the evening out in Little Egg Harbor and Officer Edwards met local residents in Lumberton.
NJSPP looks forward to attending community events throughout the year! If your community or agency has a State Park, Forest, recreation area, or historic site nearby and would like NJSPP to attend your event; message us on FB and we will attempt to accommodate your request!
Today, we welcomed Police Officer Vardanega to our ranks. P.O. Vardanega graduated the Mercer County Police Academy’s Basic Course for Police Officers and will soon begin his field training program.
Welcome aboard, good luck, and stay safe!
Attention: Lake Hopatcong residents and visitors. Be On The Lookout to assist our colleagues with the NJ State Police Marine Bureau.
Alert: Campers camping in this area
Campfire and Agricultural Burn Restrictions – Northern New Jersey
As of 8 a.m. Thursday, July 14, campfire and agricultural burning restrictions will go in effect for Bergen County, Essex County, Hudson County, Morris County, Passaic County, Somerset County, Sussex County, Warren County, Hopewell Township in Mercer County, Union County, Hunterdon County, Middlesex County (north of Raritan River).
🚫🔥 No ground wood fires will be permitted.
Elevated prepared fireplaces, elevated charcoal grills or stoves using electricity, or a liquid or gas fuel are acceptable.
An elevated prepared fireplace must be constructed of steel, stone, brick, or concrete with its fire box elevated at least one foot above the ground surface and surrounded by at least a ten feet radius clearance to mineral soil.
An elevated charcoal grill may be stationary or portable and surrounded by at least a ten feet radius clearance to mineral soil. Camp stoves are also acceptable.
Agricultural burning is suspended. Agricultural Open Burn Permit holders should monitor the Forest Fire Service website for the latest updates on open burning conditions: https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/fire/infotools/conditions-restrictions.html
At this time there are no campfire or agricultural burning restrictions south of the Raritan River.
The NJSPP extends its condolences to Officer Rodriguez (formerly of our agency) on the passing of his retired K9 partner, K9 Cabo.
K9 Cabo (K9-05) sadly passed away yesterday. We thank him for his years of service to the residents and visitors of the State of New Jersey! Below are several photos from throughout Cabo’s career beginning in 2016 with his graduation from the Union County K9 Academy.
WILDFIRE UPDATE: Wharton State Forest – Maple Branch Fire – Washington Township
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service is battling a wildfire in Wharton State Forest which has reached 40 acres in size and is 15% contained.
Forest Fire Service crews have begun a backfiring operation to aide in containment.
Batsto Village, Buttonwood Campground and all associated hiking trails from Batsto Village are closed. Bulltown Road is also closed.
7 structures are threatened.
Please remember, “No Drones in Fire Zones - If YOU fly, WE can't!”
Please stay tuned to this page for updates.
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Helpful Wildfire Terminology
🔥 Wildfire - An uncontrolled fire burning the different types of vegetation that cover the land. A wildfire is considered a “major wildfire” after it exceeds 100 acres in size.
🔥 Containment - When reporting on a wildfire a percentage of containment will be given, which will state how much of the fireline has been completed.
🔥 Backfire - A fire intentionally set along the interior edge of a fireline by Forest Fire Service staff to consume fuel in the path of a wildfire and/or to change the direction of force of a fire’s convection column.
🔥 Fireline - The part of a containment or control line that is scraped or dug to mineral soil.
🔥 Threatened - Critical infrastructure, roads, homes and commercial buildings that are in the vicinity of a wildfire.
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