Gloucester Township Police Join County Public Safety Radio System

The Gloucester Township Police Department joined the new 700 MHz Camden County Public Safety Radio system this week, allowing it to now communicate with surrounding police, fire, OEM, and EMS agencies directly over the county system.

The new encrypted frequency allows officers to make secure radio transmissions without being compromised by criminals with scanners and phone applications. The Gloucester Township Police Department will maintain their Dispatch and 9-1-1 answering center, and will continue to work hand in hand with our public safety partners at the Camden County Communications Center.

Nine new radio towers were constructed as part of the project, including one in Gloucester Township. The others have been strategically placed across the county to provide the most coverage during emergency situations. Fire and emergency medical services from all 37 municipalities and 36 municipal police departments now use the system.

“Having this secure communications system and the improved reception was a priority for the safety of the officers and the community,” Gloucester Township Police Chief Harry Earle said. “Having the added ability to communicate with other agencies will improve public safety throughout the region.”

“This radio system will improve the capabilities of the police and first responders, by joining this system we have improved the safety of our officers and the community,” Gloucester Township Mayor David Mayer said.

The system went into effect last year, with a $35 million investment from the Camden County Freeholder Board.

“This is not only an advantage and savings to Gloucester Township, it is a benefit to Camden County taxpayers as it serves as another example of how consolidation and shared services can work to reduce the cost of government without sacrificing services,” Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. said. “This could not have happened without support and planning on both sides, and I commend Gloucester Township and the Camden County Communications Center for their work in this transition.”