Toms River Police Holding Vest-A-Cop Fundraiser

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Police Benevolent Association will be hold's 30th Annual Vest-A-Cop fundraiser is set for Sept. 28 at Pizza Hut in Toms River.

The event will be held from 4 p.m to 9 p.m. under the tent sponsored by Pine Belt at the restaurant on Route 37.

Toms River police officers will be waiters and waitresses for the night, which raises money for the bulletproof vest fund. The fund buys vests for the officers to help keep them safe while upholding their responsibilities to protect life and property.

Festivities for the night will include a police officer in the AutoLand dunk tank all night. DJ Mike West will entertain with music for all ages. All dining will be outside under tents to enjoy the music and entertainers from A Land and Sea Mermaid Co. It's also an opportunity to meet the Toms River police officers.

"We truly value the overwhelming support we have received from our community and our event sponsors throughout the years," the PBA said in a news release. "Without their support this event would not be possible. We’d also like to send a special thank you to the community who continually asks us what they can do to every day show support for law enforcement and the Toms River Police Department."

"Knowing our community has our back, and knows we have theirs, is enough," the PBA said.

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