their vehicle. Most vehicles are equipped with E-ticket printers to allow quick access to New Jersey Courts in order to quickly and efficiently issue traffic summonses. All of our vehicles also have the capability to store a duty shotgun or rifle. Two of our vehicles are also equipped with an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) which is a camera system that automatically checks vehicle registrations and provides the officer with an alert regarding unregistered vehicles, stolen vehicles, or wanted persons.
Equipment:
A main focus of our Patrol Division is to be prepared for active shooter events. Each patrol squad is equipped with the following: • Rifle rated Ballistic shield • Tactical Medical Bag outfitted with necessary items to stop bleeding during critical incidents
• (2) Less-lethal platforms- Taser 7 & 40 millimeter Less-lethal launcher • Breaching equipment capable of breaching any interior or exterior door • Ram and Sledge hammer
Training:
In addition to the equipment provided to prepare for active shooter events, every officer also receives annual training mandated by the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office for active shooter and incident management protocols. Our department also participates in annual active shooter preparation training and this year we hosted a full-scale active shooter drill at Delsea High School that incorporated all aspects of Active Shooter Incident Management (ASIM) and active shooter patrol response techniques.
Duty Weapons:
The Franklin Township Police Department currently carries a Glock .17 handgun while on duty. The department is transitioning in early 2026 to a Glock G47 handgun, which carries nine- millimeter ammunition. Officers also carry either a shotgun or rifle while on duty. The department issued shotgun is a Mossberg 590a and the department issued rifle is a Colt M4 Patrol Rifle. Officers also have the option to purchase and carry their own duty rifle as long as it is compliant with our firearms policy.
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