The mission of the Community Affairs Section is to assist in lowering the crime rate by educating the public on how to solve problems in their neighborhoods and to further police-community relations in the County of Atlantic.  The mission is pursued through a series of programs and activities conducted in the county that focuses on crime prevention techniques that are proactive and risk reduction orientated.  The crime prevention role is one of inducement, coordination and systematic service to members of the County in order to prevent and reduce crime and the fear of crime. The Community Affairs Unit helps to establish an interaction between the citizens of Atlantic County and the Sheriffs Office. 

We offer many different program that will appeal to the young and old including but not limited to: Fraud Prevention, Senior Safety, Youth Safety, Internet Safety, Bicycle Safety, Child Safety Seats, Home Security, & Business Security. We often cooperate with other agencies in addressing groups or organizations about a number of topics. If you find you have a unique topic not listed above, give us a call and we may be able to develop a new presentation for you.  

Please contact us if you are having an event and are interested in have us set-up a display, and attend your affair.