Welcome to the Sea Girt Police Department
Over a Century of Service – On July 2nd, 1917, shortly after the official incorporation of Sea Girt, Charles H. Roberts was appointed as the Borough Marshal marking the beginning of over 100 years of law enforcement in the Borough of Sea Girt.
The men and women of the Sea Girt Police Department are dedicated to the safety and security of the approximately 2,000 residents and countless visitors who flock to our beautiful southern Monmouth County beaches. A top priority for the agency is preserving the quality of life enjoyed by the residents and visitors of the Borough of Sea Girt. By exercising a strict adherence to our mission, we have been blessed with one of the lowest crime rates in Monmouth County.
The Sea Girt Police Department is under the command of Chief Justin E. Macko. The Department staffs thirteen full-time time police officers and is supplemented by part-time special officers who are assigned patrol or special duties as needed.
Accredited Agency
The Sea Girt Police Department is an accredited agency through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.
Safety Tips for Walking Your Dog at Night
Please read these safety tips for you and your four legged friends while you walk at night!
Contact Us:
Sea Girt Police Department
P.O. Box 22
319 Baltimore Boulevard
Sea Girt, NJ 08750-0022
Voice: (732) 449-7300
Fax: (732) 974-8684
Emergency: 9-1-1
Records:
Monday – Friday
8am to 4pm (except for holidays)
PROMOTING DIVERSITY IN LAW ENFORCEMENT RECRUITING AND HIRING
The goal of the Sea Girt Police Department’s Recruitment Plan is to attract qualified individuals to pursue a career with the Sea Girt Police Department. The objective is to achieve an overall racial and gender composition of the police department in comparison to the service population of the Borough through the department’s recruiting activities. This agency will make a good faith effort to meet specific goals for recruiting a diverse workforce, in terms of people of color and gender diversity. The goals and objectives will be accomplished through various recruitment activities and events. Please click here for more information and statistics. Click here for annual recruiting reports and recruitment plans.
Online Reporting Tool
The Sea Girt Police Department has created a tool to accept police reports through an online portal to report such things as:
Theft – Under $200
Vandalism / Damaged Property
Lost Property
Fraud Attempt / Scam Call
Harassing Calls, Emails, Text Messages
THIS IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR 9-1-1 DURING AN EMERGENCY.
You may access the online reporting tool here.
Please be advised, there may be a delay in the report being received by officers. If you need immediate assistance, call (732) 449-7300.
RAVE Smart 9-1-1 Emergency Notification System
The Sea Girt Police Department is updating and communicating with residents on a regular basis through the RAVE Smart 9-1-1 System. Please sign up by clicking the image below.
If you have any problems or questions in signing up, please call the Office of Emergency Management at 732-449-7335 ext. 603 or email tharmon@seagirtboro.com.
Body Cameras Deployed
The Sea Girt Police Department has deployed body cameras on all of our uniformed officers. Click here to read more about our body camera program.
Sea Girt Police Employment Application
The Sea Girt Police Department is currently not accepting résumés and applications for the position of Special Law Enforcement Officer I & II for Summer 2025.
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Sea Girt Police Department to maintain peace and order through the provision of police services that are of the highest quality and responsive to the needs of the community. We will contribute to the safety and security of the community by apprehending those who commit criminal acts, by developing partnerships to prevent, reduce, or eliminate neighborhood problems, and by providing police services that are fair, unbiased, judicious, and respectful of the dignity of all individuals.
Pedestrian Safety Decoy Enforcement Summery
In spite of the gloomy and chilly weather on Saturday May 25th, there was considerable vehicle traffic and a large number of pedestrians in the area of the Sea Girt Police Department’s pedestrian safety operation. The operation was conducted at the intersection of 1st...
Pedestrian Safety Decoy Operation
On Saturday May 25th, the Sea Girt Police Department will be conducting a pedestrian decoy operation on First Avenue at Beacon Boulevard during the afternoon hours. This intersection will be targeted due to the high number of pedestrians who cross at this intersection...
Dogs Prohibited on the Beach Until Oct. 1
Beginning today, Friday March 15, 2013 and continuing until October 1, 2013, dogs are not permitted to be on the Sea Girt Beach. 5-3.3 Boardwalk and Beach. a. No person owning, walking or otherwise having custody or possession of any dog shall cause, suffer or permit...
Accepting Applications for Part-time Crossing Guard
The Borough of Sea Girt Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Part-time Crossing Guard. Minimum qualifications include: Must be a citizen of the United States; Must be a resident of the State of New Jersey; Must be at least 18...
Emergency Message a Hoax
Calls have been coming into our agency as well as the 9-1-1 center in reference to residents receiving text messages telling them there was an emergency and they were to take shelter. This message was determined to be a hoax and no emergency actually exists. This...
Sea Girt Police Attains Accredited Status
The Sea Girt Police Department was granted Accredited Police Agency Status today after a hearing by the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police. As with many other professions, obtaining an accredited status has been a means of maintaining the highest standards of...