Location
1000 Main St, Sayreville, NJ 08872
Patrol Division – Traffic Safety
Patrol Division
Captain Dominick Castlegrant
Commanding Officer
Uniform Patrol Division
The uniform patrol division provides the foundation upon which the police department and the community at large rely on. Often referred to as the backbone of a police department the patrol division are the first responders, responsible for the initial investigation of all offenses, crimes, traffic accidents, disturbances and all other incidents that require a police service, such as first aid and fire calls.
The Patrol division is the largest of the three divisions. The division is structured with six squads and two power shifts. Each squad consists of one lieutenant, two sergeants, and a contingency of patrol officers. The two power shift squads consist of two officers. They are used to maximize police coverage during busier times of the day. Police headquarters is always staffed with a supervisor who acts as the station commander. A Captain oversees the six squads as well as the Traffic Safety Bureau.
Officers in the Patrol division reflect the professionalism that modern day policing and the community demands. A vast array of Patrol personnel have received specialized training in the following specialties; advanced accident reconstruction, DWI enforcement and prosecution, child safety seat inspections, bicycle patrol, Top Gun and Drug enforcement strategies, ATV patrol, Lo-jack vehicle recovery, DARE, and Community Policing. All officers in the Department are trained in the use of Automated Electronic Defibrillators AEDs and are First Aid certified.
The patrol division has a long history of embracing the philosophy of community policing, officers have long been empowered to engage in problem solving with residents to bring conflicts to peaceful resolutions. There are three specialized units with –in the patrol division, The Bike patrol, ATV patrol, and the new Street Crimes Unit. Each of these specialized directed patrols is designed to allow the patrol division to achieve its goal of community interaction, problem solving, and vigorous enforcement of the law.
Special Patrols
The mission of the Sayreville Police special patrols unit is to provide the public with a police presence in areas and communities in a way in which traditional marked motor patrol can not. Special patrol methods such as Bike patrol, A.T.V. patrol, and unmarked directed patrol, provide the police department with invaluable tools to safeguard our communities.
- Bike Patrol This highly visible and personal form of police patrol enables bike patrolofficers to interact with the public and provide the police department with a highly mobile tool for traffic and event control.
- A.T.V. Patrol This method of patrol provides the police department with a way of combating acts of criminal mischief and trespassing on public and private property.
- Unmarked Patrol This enables the police department to target problem areas of criminal activity, or address motor vehicle violations in a way in which marked patrol can not.
- Motor Patrol The Motor Unit is currently staffed by two Officers from the Traffic Safety Bureau. The primary duties of the Motor Unit are traffic complaint enforcement, high congestion traffic control and enforcement, accident reduction enforcement, escorts, and special event traffic control. Escorts, parades, and traffic and crowd control associated with special events are areas that motor officers handle with great efficiency. There are currently two Harley Davidson motorcycles in the unit.
Traffic Safety
Traffic is a concern for every Sayreville resident. With over six hundred miles of local roads, the Traffic Safety Bureau is responsible for addressing traffic congestion, conducting enforcement of motor vehicle laws, and investigating serious accidents. But this is only a small part of the responsibility of this unit.
When new construction is proposed, this unit is responsible for reviewing the site plans and conducting traffic surveys so that government planning officials have a clear idea of what impact new construction will have on our local roads. The Traffic Bureau also trains and manages our staff of School Crossing Guards.
Officers assigned to this unit receive specialized training in advanced accident reconstruction and investigation and provide training in defensive driving techniques, DUI detection and investigation, highway safety, and child safety restraint installation. They are frequently called upon to conduct targeted enforcement in areas of the Borough that are the subject of complaints by residents.
You can reach the Traffic Safety Bureau at (732) 525-5431 or (732) 525-5429 or (732) 525-5430.
Temporary Handicapped Parking Placards
To apply for a temporary parking placard:
Go to your local police station to get an application. You must have your doctor sign the form indicating that you require the placard. Return the completed application to the police department with a $4 check or money order payable to Motor Vehicle Commission upon payment, the police department will issue your temporary placard.
Temporary placards are is issued for six months, with one six-month renewal allowed.
Permanent Plates or Placard
How to Apply
To apply for plates or a placard, complete the Application for Vehicle License Plates and/or Placards and visit your local MVC agency or mail the application to:
- NJMVC Special Plate Unit
PO Box 015
Trenton, NJ 08666-0015
A copy of the vehicle registration must be included with plate applications. Refer to the application checklist to avoid processing delays. There is no additional charge for handicapped plates.
Applicants without a license or non-driver identification card must prove identity by passing 6 Point ID Verification.
Note: Handicapped plates cannot be issued for vehicles owned by or leased to companies, organizations or groups.
Download the Application Instructions for more detailed information.
- NJMVC Special Plate Unit
Handicapped Placards Links
Has Your Vehicle Been Towed?
If your vehicle was towed it is generally for one of two reasons.
If your vehicle was towed because it was involved in an accident or became disabled you may contact the licensed towing company that removed the vehicle to arrange its return. The vehicle owner is responsible for payment to the towing company for services rendered. Fees are collected by the towing company and are set by municipal ordinance -14.
IMPORTANT! If your vehicle was involved in an accident that resulting in death or serious bodily injury you must first obtain clearance from the Traffic Safety Bureau before the vehicle can be released.
If your vehicle was impounded for violations of motor vehicle laws or for use in commission of a criminal offense you must first obtain a release from the ID Bureau before you can retrieve the vehicle. Once the police authorize the release the vehicle the vehicle owner is responsible for payment to the towing company for services rendered. Fees are collected by the towing company and are set by municipal ordinance 8-14.
Licensed Borough of Sayreville Towing Companies
Al’s Auto Body (732) 721-0841
Economy Auto Body (732) 721-2245
Julian’s Auto Body (732) 721-2900
Walter’s Auto Body (732) 727-3660
Wayne’s Auto Body (732) 721-7444