2 Middlesex Co. Towns To Begin Shared Police & Dispatch Services

MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Two Middlesex County townships will now share their police and dispatch services.

On Tuesday, the Borough of Helmetta approved a six-year shared service contract with Jamesburg. This will go into effect at midnight on July 1.

During the special council meeting on Tuesday, Helmetta Mayor Chris Slavicek said the council agreed that Jamesburg would be the “best viable option for police service.”

In 2018, the Helmetta Police Department was disbanded and the council approved a contract with the Spotswood Police Department for six years. Although the contact was not up, the two neighbors decided to open a discussion on the police service contract.

According to Slavicek, Spotswood Mayor Jackie Palmer noted the proposed significant increase in costs due to inflation and gas prices.

The Borough was also in discussion with East Brunswick, Monroe and the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department. The borough went with Jamesburg as they felt the township aligned with the community’s vision and values.

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