Welcome to the Borough of Bradley Beach Police Department

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Bradley Beach Police Department to provide the public with safety and services which are designed to efficiently, equitably and effectively prevent crime and safeguard the lives and property of the residents and visitors of the Borough. Our mandate is to do so with integrity and honor, while at all times conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain the public’s trust and collaboration.

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Police Department History

On April 19, 1893, the Borough of Bradley Beach passed an ordinance authorizing the office of “Marshal”.

Charles A. Bennett was appointed the first marshal of Bradley Beach.

The first sworn Chief of Police was Charles J. Poland who served from 1935 to 1950.