Westville Police Department - NJ

06/01/2026

The Westville Police Department would like to congratulate Sergeant Brian Ewe on his retirement after serving 25 years with the Borough of Westville.

Sergeant Brian Ewe began his law enforcement career with the Westville Police Department in 2001 as a patrolman. During his tenure, he served as a member of the Gloucester County SWAT Team from 2004 to 2009.

In 2009, while still a patrolman, Sgt. Ewe became the first K-9 officer in the history of the department. From 2009 to 2017, he and his K-9 partner, Remi, conducted numerous investigations and were responsible for multiple criminal apprehensions throughout their time together.

In 2017, Sgt. Ewe was assigned to the position of Detective and simultaneously served on the Gloucester County Narcotics Task Force from 2017 to 2019. In 2019, he was promoted to the rank of Patrol Sergeant, a role in which he served for the remainder of his career.

Throughout his service, Sgt. Ewe was also a dedicated fi****ms instructor, consistently sharing training resources and mentoring fellow officers to ensure they approached every call with tactical awareness and professionalism. He also earned several distinguished service awards throughout his career.

For 25 years, Sgt. Ewe faithfully served the residents of Westville with pride, integrity, and unwavering dedication.

05/28/2026

The Westville Police Department would like to thank Terry from The Sunscreen Project, for their Donation of Sunscreen! Thank you so much!

05/16/2026

***missing person located***

The Westville Police Department is currently asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing juvenile, Jazlanie Mendez-Velez. Jazlanie was last seen by her grandmother and has ties to Camden, City. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lieutenant Hibbs at 856-307-7116.

05/12/2026

05/07/2026

On May 7, 2023, Officer Robert "Bobby" Shisler of the Deptford Police Department passed away from his injuries sustained in the line of duty on March 10, 2023 after suffering a gunshot wound during a foot pursuit.

Officer Shisler made the ultimate sacrifice for his community. His dedication and bravery will always be remembered.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Shisler family, the Deptford Township Police Department, and everyone impacted by his loss.

Gone, but never forgotten.

05/05/2026

Police Department: Westville Police Department
Department Address:
167 Broadway
Westville, NJ 08093
Contact Name: Chief Mike Packer
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (856) 475-5011
Job Title: Full-Time Police Officer
Starting salary will be negotiable. Top salary for Full-Time Police Officer after 10 years of service: $113,366.87
Overtime Rate for side jobs $100.00 per hour along with Training Opportunities

Qualifications:
•A citizen of the United States and a resident of New Jersey, and is the holder of a valid New Jersey driver’s license
•Must possess a Full-Time Police Training Commission (PTC) Certification
•Be able to read, write and speak the English Language well
•Have not been convicted of any criminal offense or offenses involving moral turpitude
•Successfully complete physical, psychological and medical examinations
•Successfully pass a drug test
•Successfully pass background investigation
•Work flexible hours
•Applicants must successfully present themselves in a manner determined satisfactory in an oral interview given by the Public Safety Committee and police command staff
APPLICATIONS CAN BE PICKED UP IN PERSON AT 165 AND 167 BROADWAY WESTVILLE, NJ 08093 OR CAN BE DOWNLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WESTVILLE-NJ.COM and westvillepd-nj.com

04/29/2026

The Westville Police Department would like to thank Daniel from Solstice Counseling and Wellness Center for their donation of Narcan and Fentanyl Test Strips.

04/06/2026

*****Deadline extended to May 1st, 2026*****

Police Department: Westville Police Department
Department Address:
167 Broadway
Westville, NJ 08093
Contact Name: Chief Mike Packer
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (856) 475-5011
Job Title: Full-Time Police Officer
Starting salary will be negotiable. Top salary for Full-Time Police Officer after 10 years of service: $113,366.87
Overtime and Training Opportunities

Qualifications:
•A citizen of the United States and a resident of New Jersey, and is the holder of a valid New Jersey driver’s license
•Must possess a Full-Time Police Training Commission (PTC) Certification
•Be able to read, write and speak the English Language well
•Have not been convicted of any criminal offense or offenses involving moral turpitude
•Successfully complete physical, psychological and medical examinations
•Successfully pass a drug test
•Successfully pass background investigation
•Work flexible hours
•Applicants must successfully present themselves in a manner determined satisfactory in an oral interview given by the Public Safety Committee and police command staff

APPLICATIONS CAN BE PICKED UP IN PERSON AT 165 AND 167 BROADWAY WESTVILLE, NJ 08093 OR CAN BE DOWNLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WESTVILLE-NJ.COM

Deadline to submit applications is May 1st, 2026

03/31/2026

Police Department: Westville Police Department
Department Address:
167 Broadway
Westville, NJ 08093
Contact Name: Chief Mike Packer
Contact Email: [email protected]
Contact Phone: (856) 475-5011
Job Title: Full-Time Police Officer
Starting salary will be negotiable. Top salary for Full-Time Police Officer after 10 years of service: $113,366.87
Overtime and Training Opportunities

Qualifications:
•A citizen of the United States and a resident of New Jersey, and is the holder of a valid New Jersey driver’s license
•Must possess a Full-Time Police Training Commission (PTC) Certification
•Be able to read, write and speak the English Language well
•Have not been convicted of any criminal offense or offenses involving moral turpitude
•Successfully complete physical, psychological and medical examinations
•Successfully pass a drug test
•Successfully pass background investigation
•Work flexible hours
•Applicants must successfully present themselves in a manner determined satisfactory in an oral interview given by the Public Safety Committee and police command staff

APPLICATIONS CAN BE PICKED UP IN PERSON AT 165 AND 167 BROADWAY WESTVILLE, NJ 08093 OR CAN BE DOWNLOADED ON OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.WESTVILLE-NJ.COM

Deadline to submit applications is May 1st, 2026

03/27/2026

This past week, Detective Devin Shields and SRO Keith Wall provided bike safety tips to the pre-k class at Parkview Elementary School.