Holmdel Police Transition To County Dispatch Services

HOLMDEL, NJ — The Holmdel Township Police Department transitioned dispatch services to the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Communication Center on Tuesday.

This shared service aims to improve the town's emergency communication abilities, enhance interoperability with mutual aid partners, reduce emergency call-taking times and result in cost savings for the township, officials said.

What Will Change?

• The police department will no longer staff dispatchers. Monmouth County will answer all emergency phone calls and dispatch the appropriate emergency services.
• The police desk will be staffed Monday through Friday during Town Hall business hours. Visitors can speak with a greeter or officer when they walk in during these hours.
• After hours, visitors can connect with an officer by using the intercom at the entrance to Town Hall.

What Will Not Change?

• The public can still contact the Holmdel Township Police Department directly by calling their non-emergency number at 732-946-9690
• To speak with a dispatcher for non-emergency reasons, residents can call 732-946-4400
• For all emergencies, residents can dial 911

Chief Ackerman and the men and women of the Holmdel Township Police Department extended their gratitude and appreciation for the service and dedication of their dispatchers.

"Our dispatchers were integral members of our team and extended police family," Ackerman said. "Thank you for your service to our department and the residents of our Holmdel community."

Some of Holmdel's dispatchers have accepted positions with Monmouth County Communications and will continue serving the residents of Holmdel, police said.

Regardless of where their careers take them, the department is wishing them "the best of luck" and is "proud to have served alongside them."

To learn more, you can visit the Holmdel Township website.