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94-587: East Brunswick is a township in Middlesex County , in the U.S. state of New Jersey . The suburban bedroom community is part of the New York City metropolitan area and is located on the southern shore of the Raritan River , directly adjacent to the city of New Brunswick and located roughly 29 miles (47 km) away from New York City . As of the 2020 United States census , the township's population

188-662: A splash park , water slides , a lazy river , and more recreational activities. The park opened in 1994 and was the first municipal waterpark in New Jersey . The park was built on the site of parts of Dallenbach Lake. Smaller parks in the township include the township's Community Park, along with Bicentennial Park, Country Lane Park, Crandall Play Area, Dideriksen Park, Frost Woods, Great Oak Park, Keystone Park, Lenape Park, Pine Ridge Park, Riva Avenue Park, Sadowski Play Area, Tices Lane Park, Volunteer and Veterans Park, Washington Heights Park, and Welsh Park. The Township of East Brunswick

282-643: A 12-story Hilton Hotel , located near the intersection of the New Jersey Turnpike and Route 18. The two towers are among the tallest structures in Central Jersey , and can be seen for several miles. In March 2023, Bengaluru -based technology services and consulting company Wipro opened its American international headquarters in the Tower Center. Giamarese Farm & Orchards is a family-owned business covering 35 acres (14 ha) and dating to 1941. It

376-430: A New Jersey State Trooper. In the beginning of the film, he is taking the entry course in the police academy and several training instructors are seen as well as some officers in dress uniforms in the background. Until 1949, the state police provided a meal to patrol officers at the nearest station which was replaced with a meal allowance so they did not need to leave the area where they were patrolling. The IRS challenged

470-554: A badge number. Training for recruits takes place at the State Police Academy located in Sea Girt, New Jersey . The academy is both physically and mentally demanding on the recruit. The recruits live at the academy during the week and are responsible for the upkeep of the barracks and academy grounds, as well as their equipment and uniforms. The curriculum consists of ten units of study that increase in difficulty and complexity over

564-423: A distinctive uniform for regular patrol duties, which is normally reserved for "Class A" functions in nearby state police forces ( Delaware , New York , and Pennsylvania ). The uniform originated from Schwarzkopf's time in the U.S. Army Cavalry. The winter uniform consists of a French blue Army-style coat, known as a blouse, with brass buttons, and gold triangular patches, with "N.J." on the right lapel and "S.P." on

658-442: A female householder with no husband present and 21.6% were non-families. Of all households, 19.0% were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 3.23. 24.1% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 23.0% from 25 to 44, 32.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

752-807: A gross leasable area (GLA) of 769,041 sq ft (71,446.2 m). Outside of Brunswick Square, the township itself has many other shopping malls and plazas, mostly dotted on Route 18. There are some other notable shopping destinations near East Brunswick, including the Menlo Park Mall in Edison , Woodbridge Center in Woodbridge , the Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold , and The Shoppes in Old Bridge . The Tower Center complex includes two 23-story office towers,

846-605: A household in the township was $ 75,956, and the median income for a family was $ 86,863. Males had a median income of $ 60,790 versus $ 38,534 for females. The per capita income for the township was $ 33,286. 2.8% of the population and 2.1% of families were below the poverty line . Out of the total population, 3.1% of those under the age of 18 and 5.4% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line. Ancestries included Italian (15.0%), Irish (13.8%), Polish (11.5%), German (10.6%), Russian (7.8%), United States (4.2%). With easy access to major highways like Route 18 and

940-632: A judge position in nearby Woodbridge Township . The Township Council appointed Kevin McEvoy, a former history teacher at East Brunswick High School and trustee of the East Brunswick Public Schools , to serve the balance of Stahl's term as mayor that expired in December 2016; McEvoy stated that he would not run to serve a full term as mayor. Republicans took control of the Township Council for

1034-694: A lawsuit filed by Musarra in federal court, Stazzone and Gosa then took her to the State Police barracks in Washington, NJ. Once there, a supervisor viewed the tape of the arrest and informed Musarra that her arrest had been a mistake. In March 2017, the New Jersey State Police sent Musarra a letter stating that her allegations of false arrest and illegal search had been substantiated. Later that year, in August 2017, Musarra settled her federal lawsuit related to

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1128-416: A one-year term. Partisan elections are allowed under this law. Voters may initiate a referendum to change the membership to consist of either 3 or 5 members. While many township committees directly supervise the operation of their municipality, the revised act allows the committee to delegate all or a portion of its responsibilities to an appointed municipal administrator. A number of municipalities changed to

1222-951: A partisan basis to serve three-year terms of office on a staggered basis, with either two or three seats coming up for election each year as part of the November general election. At an annual reorganization meeting held in January, the board selects from among its members a commissioner director and deputy director. As of 2024, Middlesex County's Commissioners (with party affiliation, term-end year, and residence listed in parentheses) are: Director Ronald G. Rios (D, Carteret , 2024), Deputy Director Shanti Narra (D, North Brunswick , 2024), Claribel A. "Clary" Azcona-Barber (D, New Brunswick , 2025), Charles Kenny (D, Woodbridge Township , 2025), Leslie Koppel (D, Monroe Township , 2026), Chanelle Scott McCullum (D, Piscataway , 2024) and Charles E. Tomaro (D, Edison , 2026). Township (New Jersey) A township , in

1316-520: A speeding car, driven by Joshua Wigglesworth, when he failed to yield at a stop sign at the intersection of Stagecoach and Tuckahoe Roads in Marmora, an unincorporated part of Upper Township, Cape May County . He then collided with a minivan occupied by two sisters, 17-year-old Jacqueline and 19-year-old Christina Becker, which then collided with another vehicle occupied by Robert Taylor and his son Michael. Jacqueline and Christina Becker were pronounced dead at

1410-559: A tax return arguing that, unlike the actual meal, the meal allowance was taxable. In Commissioner v. Kowalski , the US Supreme Court ruled in favor of the IRS that the income was now taxable. In the late 1990s, both the Maryland and New Jersey State Police agencies were subject to allegations of racial profiling which claimed that black motorists were being pulled over disproportionately on

1504-464: A township, as townships are equivalent to all other forms of local municipalities. Municipalities in New Jersey may be classified into one of five types , of which townships are one. Townships may retain the township form of government, or adopt one of the modern forms of government, which are not restricted to a particular type of municipality. In New Jersey, a municipality's name (such as X Township)

1598-558: A van they stopped for speeding on the New Jersey Turnpike. The four passengers in the van were unarmed. The troopers said they fired, wounding three of the four minority men inside, when the van lurched back toward them. This also started the investigation of possible racial profiling within law enforcement in New Jersey. On December 1, 2003, Trooper Justin Hopson filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Camden. Hopson alleged in his complaint that he

1692-624: A year of intense reviews and grading. The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) bestowed the honor at a meeting of their commissioners in Montreal , Quebec . The award is the culmination of a two-year process that included on-site inspections from a national team representing the commission. Assessors examined files, conducted panel interviews of staff members, inspected facilities, and performed ride-a-longs with troopers. Accreditation brings several significant benefits. Primarily, it improves public safety services by comparing

1786-753: Is a popular seasonal attraction for East Brunswick residents, located on Fresh Ponds Road in the southern section of the township. East Brunswick is home of Playhouse 22, a volunteer-run community theater, housed at the Elliott Taubenslag Theater at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. Founded in 2019, the East Brunswick Arts Coalition supports arts and cultural organizations such as the East Brunswick Museum, East Brunswick Arts Commission, Playhouse 22,

1880-571: Is also the home to New Jersey Department of Transportation and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority . The STMC is staffed 24/7 and is responsible for the coordination and logistics of statewide resources during major incidents within the State of New Jersey. As of 2007, the demographics of the New Jersey State Police was as follows: The New Jersey State Police, as of July 2007, received a coveted law enforcement accreditation after more than

1974-543: Is located in the 12th Congressional District and is part of New Jersey's 18th state legislative district. For the 118th United States Congress , New Jersey's 12th congressional district is represented by Bonnie Watson Coleman ( D , Ewing Township ). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker ( Newark , term ends 2027) and George Helmy ( Mountain Lakes , term ends 2024). For

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2068-466: Is not necessarily an indication of its form of government. In New Jersey, the township form of government consists of a three to five-member township committee usually elected at-large in partisan elections. At its organization meeting, held after an election, the committee selects one of its elected members to serve as mayor and preside at meetings. The other members of the township committee serve as commissioners of various township departments, overseeing

2162-552: Is used by 27% of New Jersey municipalities; however, slightly over 50% of the state's population resides within them. Townships in New Jersey differ from townships elsewhere in the United States. In many states, townships can be an intermediate form of government, between county government and municipalities that are subordinate parts of the township, with different government responsibilities allocated at each level. In New Jersey, there are no subordinate municipalities located within

2256-583: The 2024-2025 session , the 18th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the State Senate by Patrick J. Diegnan ( D , South Plainfield ) and in the General Assembly by Robert Karabinchak (D, Edison ) and Sterley Stanley (D, East Brunswick ). Middlesex County is governed by a Board of County Commissioners , whose seven members are elected at-large on

2350-580: The California Highway Patrol . Bruce Springsteen 's album Nebraska (1982) contains the dark song "State Trooper" in which a traveller on the New Jersey Turnpike , a desperate man who has committed unknown crimes, hopes that he won't be pulled over by a State Trooper. This song was used in The Sopranos . New Jersey Turnpike ridin' on a wet night 'neath the refinery's glow, out where

2444-575: The Campaign hat in Delaware and Pennsylvania) is worn, with two straps—one going over the crown, giving the uniform a distinctive, imposing appearance. The NJSP is one of only five state police forces that do not wear a badge on their uniform shirts; the Troopers' badge is only worn on their hat. For this reason, it is unusual to see a Trooper without his/her cover on. Enlisted Troopers wear their applicable rank on

2538-545: The Ireland Brook (a tributary of the Lawrence Brook within the much larger Raritan Valley region ). Heavenly Farms is the largest park operated by the township's division of recreation. It features baseball and softball fields, bike trails, a disc golf course, a dog park, football fields, lacrosse fields, and lighted soccer fields. Crystal Springs Family Waterpark is an aquatic center that hosts 5 various size pools ,

2632-504: The New Jersey Turnpike and on Interstate 95 . A nationwide controversy erupted, which ultimately resulted in a federal monitor watching over the New Jersey State Police. In a consent decree , the New Jersey State Police agreed to adopt a new policy that no individual may be detained based on race, unless said individual matches the description of a specific suspect. The consent decree was dissolved on September 21, 2009. On April 23, 1998, Troopers James Kenna and John Hogan opened fire on

2726-507: The New Jersey Turnpike , East Brunswick's proximity to cities, such as New Brunswick , New York City , Newark and Philadelphia has contributed in the township being a longtime premier economic center in the Central New Jersey region. Opened in 1970, Brunswick Square Mall is a single-story regional shopping mall, located on the corner of Route 18 and Rues Lane. The mall is currently anchored by Macy's and JCPenney and it has

2820-780: The United States Census Bureau , the township had a total area of 22.36 square miles (57.91 km), including 21.78 square miles (56.42 km) of land and 0.57 square miles (1.48 km) of water (2.56%). The township lies on exit 9 of the New Jersey Turnpike . Its Municipal Building, named for 1970s Mayor Jean Walling, is located 31 miles (50 km) southwest of New York City's Times Square and 49 miles (79 km) northeast of Center City, Philadelphia . It takes approximately 45–60 minutes to reach Midtown Manhattan in New York City or Center City, Philadelphia , depending on traffic and destination. Route 18 runs through

2914-420: The 1960 enumeration. In the early 1970s, a citizens group called Concerned Citizens of East Brunswick sued the New Jersey Turnpike Authority over a proposed major widening project. The citizens group effectively won the case, gaining concessions in turnpike design, scale and mitigation measures for noise and air quality . The citizens group presented technical data from their own experts and prevailed in what

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3008-552: The 24 weeks of training. Drop out rate for new recruits in the academy is above or close to 35% per class. Some areas/units of study include: The New Jersey State Police adopted the Glock 19 Gen 4 9mm semiautomatic pistol as their new service pistol after the agency sued SIG Sauer for manufacturing defective service pistols. The New Jersey State Police were using the SIG Sauer P229 semiautomatic pistol before they transitioned to

3102-649: The Armies John Pershing as the " West Point Brace;" appropriate at the time since Pershing and Schwarzkopf were both graduates). The current organization of the New Jersey State Police is: This department is a member of the New York-New Jersey Regional Fugitive Task Force . NJSP is one third of the participants of a traffic management center called STMC (Statewide Traffic Management Center) located in Woodbridge, NJ. STMC

3196-665: The East Brunswick Historical Society and the East Brunswick Human Relations Council. Harvest Fest is an annual outdoor festival hosted by the East Brunswick Arts Coalition and located in the township's beautiful historic district. The festival typically showcases food vendors, art and craft vendors, a beer garden, live music, and more. Musical groups from East Brunswick include ska punk group Catch 22 , heavy metal quintet God Forbid and ska punk band Streetlight Manifesto . In July 2021,

3290-637: The Glock 19 Gen 4 semiautomatic pistol. The New Jersey State Police transitioned from the Benelli M1 shotgun to the Benelli M4 shotgun in 2024. Troopers assigned to local municipality barracks, Technical Emergency And Mission Specialists (TEAMS) Unit, and Homeland Security are issued the Colt M4 Carbine CR6920-EPR ("Colt Enhanced Patrol Rifle"). In addition to its distinctive triangular badge, Troopers wear

3384-548: The Lords of Discipline." On October 1, 2007, the State of New Jersey agreed to a $ 400,000 settlement with Justin Hopson. A spokesman for the attorney general called the Hopson settlement "fair and reasonable." On August 17, 2004 New Jersey State Police Troopers Michael Colaner and David Ryan pulled over Detective Gary S. Wade of the Tinton Falls Police Department for allegedly speeding. Detective Wade, who worked for

3478-429: The New Jersey State Police to the best procedures currently used by law enforcement and raising any non-compliant areas up to those standards. Additionally, it creates accountability to a respected benchmarking group that knows the work of modern policing. Public trust is bolstered by way of the transparency involved in the whole CALEA accreditation process. The novel Expressway (1973) by Elleston Trevor , writing under

3572-556: The Police Department in Tinton Falls for eight years, was supposedly on his way to work and driving with his seatbelt on in an unmarked police car with a spotlight on the driver's side, wearing a shirt with an embroidered badge on it and also wearing a badge on his belt. After being pulled over Wade called his supervisor according to his department's protocol and asked the state troopers to wait until his supervisor arrived. However,

3666-570: The Township Council. In February 2014, the Township Council appointed Michael Spadafino to fill the seat expiring in December 2016 that had been held by Nancy Pinkin , until she stepped down the previous month to take office in the New Jersey General Assembly . In the November 2014 general election, Spadafino was elected to serve the balance of the term of office. David Stahl served as mayor from his election in 2012 until his resignation on January 14, 2016, when he left office to take on

3760-555: The Township type, or the Township form of government, between 1979 and 1982. A federal law, The State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972 provided funding to the states to be divided between state and municipal governments. In 1981, states were removed from the program and the law was amended to provide direct grants to the most popular form of local government in the United States - townships. In Essex County alone, 11 municipal governments changed their form or name to take advantage of

3854-543: The authority to initiate hearings for the purposes of gathering information for ordinance making, airing public problems and supervising the spending of its appropriations. As of 2024, the mayor of East Brunswick is Democrat Brad J. Cohen, whose term of office ends December 31, 2024. Members of the Township Council are Council President Kevin McEvoy (D, 2026), Council Vice President Dana Zimbicki (D, 2024; elected to serve an unexpired term), Dinesh Behal (D, 2024), James Wendell (D, 2026) and Dana Winston (D, 2026). Dana Zimbicki

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3948-536: The award included Patrick Callahan, Rick Fuentes and Jeffrey Mottley. In July 2023, the NAACP New Jersey State Conference called upon the Department of Justice and state Attorney General Matt Platkin to investigate allegations of systemic racism and discrimination within the state police. In September 2024, two separate reports were released in response to the allegations, with one focusing on

4042-481: The back of the head with a fist wrapped around a can of pepper spray just before Wade was forced to the ground. Wade was then doused with pepper spray and handcuffed. Wade was subsequently charged and convicted in 2006 in municipal court, of the disorderly persons (misdemeanor) offense: Obstruction of Administration of Law, and the traffic infraction of careless driving. He was convicted again in Superior Court and

4136-409: The border between a humid continental climate according to the 0-degree-Celsius isotherm and a humid subtropical climate. The 2010 United States census counted 47,512 people, 16,810 households, and 13,179 families in the township. The population density was 2,189.6 per square mile (845.4/km). There were 17,367 housing units at an average density of 800.4 per square mile (309.0/km). The racial makeup

4230-451: The community of Old Bridge. Originally a farming community, suburban settlement started in the 1930s with improved road access. Large scale housing and road construction, especially after World War II , transformed East Brunswick into a more suburban community. The extension of the New Jersey Turnpike to East Brunswick in 1952 led to a sharp spike in population growth, with the 1950 Census population of 5,699 more than tripling to 19,965 as of

4324-452: The context of New Jersey local government , refers to one of five types and one of eleven forms of municipal government . As a political entity, a township in New Jersey is a full-fledged municipality, on par with any town , city , borough , or village . They collect property taxes and provide services such as maintaining roads, garbage collection, water, sewer, schools, police and fire protection. The Township form of local government

4418-560: The criminal trial, have been depicted in Closing the Gap , an account by Higbee's defense attorney D. William Subin. On May 31, 2011, New Jersey State Police helicoptered Governor Chris Christie and his wife, Mary Pat, to their son's high school baseball game in Montvale, NJ, Morris County. At the baseball game, another NJSP vehicle, a black car with tinted windows, drove Christie and his wife to and from

4512-481: The dash camera from trooper Colaner's patrol vehicle indicated that within 30 seconds Colaner had pulled a gun on Wade who was still in his car. According to a transcript of the video Wade had asked twice why he was being pulled over and received no answer from the troopers. Colaner then informed Wade that he was placing Wade under arrest for disorderly conduct and after a 90-second exchange the troopers pulled Wade out of his car. The video then shows Colaner hitting Wade in

4606-509: The eastern part of the township, as it serves as a vital route in Central Jersey for access to the Jersey Shore and interior parts of the state. East Brunswick's pristine suburbs and its convenience to major highways for leisure and for work, have contributed to it being a popular place for New York City commuters . East Brunswick is located in the heart of the Raritan Valley region , as

4700-600: The film Shiv Shastri Balboa starring Anupam Kher and Neena Gupta was filmed in East Brunswick. While there are no major county or state parks within East Brunswick's borders, there is still a nice assortment of recreational activities in the township. On the border of East Brunswick and South Brunswick is the Ireland Brook Conservation area, a 22,651,200 sq ft (2,104,370 m) nature preserve of forests, fields, nature trails, and wetlands, near

4794-465: The first time in 14 years in 2010, as Camille Ferraro, Mike Hughes and James Wendell swept the three seats that were up for election, with voter sentiment focused on controversy over a redevelopment plan for a parcel of land known as the "Golden Triangle". Hughes, the youngest council member ever elected, said the stalled project was keeping property taxes disproportionately high on residents and called for revitalization of business. East Brunswick Township

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4888-471: The great black rivers flow License, registration, I ain't got none but I got a clear conscience 'Bout the things I done Mister state trooper, please don't stop me Please don't stop me, please don't stop me! In Bride of Chucky , Chucky uses a gun to shoot at a New Jersey police car while he is in a van. In the 2009 film Paul Blart: Mall Cop , Kevin James plays a mall security guard who dreams of becoming

4982-439: The helicopter to the baseball field—approximately 200 yards. NJSP then helicoptered Christie to Princeton to meet with Republican business leaders from Iowa who were trying to draft him to run for president. The AgustaWestland helicopter cost tax-payers $ 12.5 million and was operated by NJSP personnel. Christie and Colonel Joseph Rick Fuentes defended the use of NJSP department resources, though New Jersey residents complained about

5076-516: The incident for $ 30,000. Stazzone and Gosa remained on-duty after the incident and were reportedly given additional training. In 2017, the State Police made President Donald Trump an honorary state trooper, giving him the badge number 45 (that had been assigned to Trooper Leo A. Griffin of the First Class in 1921, who did not graduate), in a private ceremony at the White House . Officials presenting

5170-594: The late 17th century, settlers began arriving in the northern part of East Brunswick, and by the mid-19th century, a small settlement had formed in the southeastern part, known as the Old Bridge section of the town, an area that was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, the Old Bridge Historic District . The area today known as East Brunswick was incorporated in 1860 from parts of North Brunswick and Monroe townships, including

5264-472: The left. The blouse is worn over a dress shirt, light blue for sergeants and below, white for lieutenants and above, and a navy blue necktie. Navy blue trousers or riding breeches bearing a gold stripe on each side completes the uniform. During the summer, the blouse is replaced with a long-sleeve blue shirt, while a necktie is still worn. A saucer-shaped hat (as opposed to a Stetson hat in New York and Maryland or

5358-472: The mayor's office each year, while others elect the same mayor for 2–3 consecutive years. Out of the 240 townships in the state, the township form of government is used by 140. On road signs, township is often abbreviated TWP or Twp . Some official documents abbreviate it as "Twsp." Historically, a variety of legislation has been passed by the state legislature that has defined and refined the township form of municipal government: The Township Act of 1798

5452-405: The military heavily influenced how he organized and trained his first group of troopers. The first State Police class reported for training on September 1, 1921 and consisted of 116 men out of an applicant group of 600. Training took place in Sea Girt, New Jersey on the same grounds as the current State Police Academy. Out of the 116 men who started training only 81 officers and troopers completed

5546-491: The misuse of government and police resources for personal entertainment. Assemblyman Paul Moriart called on the governor to disclose the use of NJSP helicopters and reimburse taxpayers for the costs associated with personal and political trips. "Gov. Christie must learn that tax payers cannot afford his helicopter joyrides", said Moriart. On October 16, 2015, New Jersey State Troopers Matthew Stazzone and Demetric Gosa arrested Philadelphia-based attorney Rebecca Musarra. The arrest

5640-458: The motto of the New Jersey State Police was adapted from the West Point motto "Duty, Honor, Country". The triangular state police logo and hat badge represents this motto. The badge has stars in each of its three corners and was created by New York jeweler Julius George Schwarzkopf, the father of founder Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf . The NJSP logo includes the year 1921, date of founding, in place of

5734-569: The other seats up for vote two years later. Serving on a part-time basis as the chief executive of the community, the Mayor votes only in the case of a tie on a vote by the Township Council and can veto ordinances, but vetoes can be overridden by a two-thirds vote of the council. The Township Council adopts ordinances; adopts a budget after review and revisions; makes appropriations; sets taxes and bond issues; creates and abolishes jobs via ordinance; sets salaries and establishes municipal policy. The council has

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5828-411: The program. There are a total of 240 townships in the state, including: New Jersey State Police As with other state police organizations, the primary reason for the creation of the New Jersey State Police was for the protection of rural areas that had never had law enforcement, beyond a local sheriff, who was often not able to provide suitable police services. Legislation for its creation

5922-407: The pseudonym "Howard North," is set during a busy 4th of July weekend, and depicts a group of New Jersey State Troopers trying to keep a lid on crime and traffic problems during that period. It was adapted into a TV movie titled Smash-Up on Interstate 5 , changing the setting from a New Jersey turnpike to a California freeway, and changing the police from New Jersey State Troopers to officers of

6016-407: The scene. Higbee was suspended without pay after being indicted and tried on two counts of vehicular homicide in the deaths of Jacqueline and Christina Becker. Higbee was subsequently acquitted on all counts. The mother of Jacqueline and Christina Becker has settled a civil lawsuit for $ 2 million, while Taylor has filed a lawsuit against Higbee and the New Jersey State Police. These events, including

6110-553: The seat expiring in December 2024 that had been held by Sterley Stanley until he resigned from office the previous month to take office in the New Jersey General Assembly; Behal served on an interim basis until the November 2021 general election, when he was elected to serve the balance of the term of office. Elected as a Republican, James Wendell announced in July 2017 that he was switching parties, giving Democrats control of

6204-406: The sleeves while officers wear their rank on shoulder epaulets. Additionally, both winter and summer uniforms are worn with the full Sam Browne belt , if a belt-mounted sidearm is worn, unusual for a North American police agency's patrol uniform due to cited safety concerns. The full Sam Browne belt was adopted by Col. Schwarzkopf , as the belt gave the wearer a proper "brace" (known by General of

6298-657: The state police have the primary responsibility for providing police services to these towns for a yearly assessed nominal fee paid to the state government. The New Jersey State Police is also charged with the responsibility of protecting the Governor of New Jersey and Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey , as well as the President of the New Jersey Senate and the Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly . "Honor, Duty, Fidelity",

6392-536: The state police's Office of Professional Standards and the other on the state police's practices for recruitment, hiring, and promotion. The release of the reports led the NAACP to call for state police leadership to be replaced. On October 24, 2024, The New York Post reported that the state police's second-in-command, Lieutenant Sean Kilcomons, allegedly made an antisemitic remark about state Attorney General Matt Platkin and his son. Shortly thereafter, an investigation

6486-413: The term "municipality" and recognized five types of government: borough , township, city , town , and village and granted each equal legal standing. The Township Act of 1989 simplified the much-amended Act of 1899. It retains a three or five member township committee serving staggered terms, whose members are generally elected at-large. The committee elects a mayor from among its members to serve

6580-757: The three-month training program. According to the New Jersey State Police website: "On December 1, 1921, the new troopers were administered the oath of office and on December 5, 1921, in a blinding snowstorm, started out on horseback and motorcycle to their posts throughout the state." The New Jersey State Police is responsible for general police services, general highway and traffic enforcement, statewide investigation and intelligence services, emergency management, support for state and local law enforcement efforts, maintenance of criminal records and identification systems and regulation of certain commerce such as firearms ownership. Many municipalities in southern and north-western New Jersey lack local police departments, therefore

6674-581: The township for a rent of at least five dollars a year. A group of five freeholders was elected to one-year terms on the Township Committee, which was responsible to oversee the expenditure of revenue in between town meetings. The Township Act of 1899 abolished the town meeting and strengthened the role of the Township Committee, which was initially set at three and amended to allow for expansion to five members. Members were elected for staggered three-year terms. The Home Rule Act of 1917 legally defined

6768-683: The township include Brookview , Dunhams Corner, Fairview Knolls, Farrington Lake Heights, Gillilandtown, Halls Corner , Herberts, Herberts Corner, Herbertsville, Jamesburg Park,, Lawrence Brook, Lawrence Brook Manor, Newton Heights, Old Bridge , Orchard Heights , Patricks Corner, Paulas Corner, Tanners Corner, Washington Heights and Westons Mills ., Country Lane The township borders the Middlesex County municipalities of Edison , Helmetta , Milltown , Monroe Township , New Brunswick , North Brunswick , Old Bridge , Sayreville , South River , South Brunswick and Spotswood . East Brunswick sits at

6862-528: The township is located right on the southern shore of the Raritan River. The Lawrence Brook , a major tributary of the Raritan River, runs along the western border of the township. Farrington Lake and Westons Mill Pond are sections of the Lawrence Brook that have been widened by the presence of man-made dames. The South River , another major tributary of the Raritan River, runs along the eastern border of

6956-511: The township near the historic village of Old Bridge . The Manalapan Brook 's watershed (a tributary of the South River) encompasses much of the southern half of the township near Spotswood and Monroe , whereas the aforementioned Lawrence Brook's watershed encompasses much of the northern half of the township near Milltown and the other Brunswicks . Unincorporated communities , localities and place names located partially or completely within

7050-474: The township was $ 41,518 (+/− $ 1,366). About 3.0% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 4.4% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over. As of the 2000 United States census , there were 46,756 people, 16,372 households, and 13,081 families residing in the township. The population density was 2,129.7/mi (822.4/km). There were 16,640 housing units at an average density of 758.0/mi (292.7/km). The racial makeup of

7144-545: The township was 77.56% White , 2.83% African American , 0.09% Native American , 16.27% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 1.12% from other races , and 2.12% from two or more races. 4.19% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 16,372 households, 40.5% included children under the age of 18, 68.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.1% were non-families. 17.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.0% had someone living alone who

7238-421: The township were taken to form Washington town within the township (February 23, 1870; became independent as South River on February 28, 1898), Helmetta (March 20, 1888), Milltown (January 29, 1889) and Spotswood (April 15, 1908). Since the 2000 census, the United States Census Bureau calculated that New Jersey's center of population was located in the township. The general area of central New Jersey

7332-439: The work of those areas along with overall legislative issues. Some mayors in this form of government also oversee specific departments. The mayor in this form of government is primarily ceremonial and has the same power as other township committee members. The mayor does hold the powers vested in all mayors under state law One township committee member is elected deputy mayor each year. Some towns with this form of government rotate

7426-400: The years, several troopers have come forward about the Lords of Discipline. The secret group allegedly drove nails into colleagues' tires, damaged lockers, and wore Lords of Discipline inscribed T-shirts. The NJ Attorney General's Office conducted a two-year investigation into the group where seven troopers were suspended or reprimanded but the probe found "no organized group of troopers known as

7520-496: Was 42.5 years. For every 100 females, the population had 93.6 males. For every 100 females ages 18 and older there were 90.4 males. The Census Bureau's 2006–2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $ 100,655 (with a margin of error of +/− $ 3,929) and the median family income was $ 110,948 (+/− $ 3,838). Males had a median income of $ 80,527 (+/− $ 3,109) versus $ 54,162 (+/− $ 2,066) for females. The per capita income for

7614-412: Was 49,715, its highest decennial count ever and an increase of 2,203 (+4.6%) from the 2010 census count of 47,512, which in turn reflected an increase of 756 (+1.6%) from the 46,756 counted in the 2000 census . East Brunswick was incorporated as a township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on February 28, 1860, from portions of both Monroe Township and North Brunswick Township . Portions of

7708-455: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.84 and the average family size was 3.23. In the township the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.3% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males. The median income for

7802-420: Was 69.36% (32,954) White , 3.98% (1,890) Black or African American , 0.10% (48) Native American , 22.80% (10,835) Asian , 0.01% (6) Pacific Islander , 1.68% (798) from other races , and 2.06% (981) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.70% (3,184) of the population. Of the 16,810 households, 37.2% had children under the age of 18; 65.8% were married couples living together; 9.5% had

7896-525: Was appointed in February 2022 to fill the seat expiring in December 2024 that was vacated the previous month by Michael Spadafino. Zimbicki served on an interim basis until the November 2022 election, when voters chose her to serve the remainder of the term of office. In February 2021, the Township Council appointed Dinesh Behal from a list of three candidates submitted by the Democratic municipal committee to fill

7990-427: Was captured on dashcam video from Stazzone's patrol vehicle. The video showed that when Stazzone asked Musarra the reason he has stopped her, Musarra asserted that she did not have to answer questions. Trooper Stazzone then arrested her for "obstruction" for failing to answer the question. Stazzone read Musarra her Miranda rights, including a statement about her right to remain silent and not answer questions. According to

8084-617: Was established in 1860. Since January 1, 1965, the Township has operated within the Faulkner Act under the Mayor-Council Plan E form of municipal government, which is used in 71 municipalities (of the 564) statewide. The governing body is comprised of the Mayor and the five-member Township Council, with all members elected at-large as part of the November general election in even-numbered years. The mayor and two council seats are up for vote together during Presidential election years, with

8178-486: Was first introduced in 1914, but it would not be until March 29, 1921, with the passing of the State Police Bill, that a statewide police force was created. Senator Clarence I. Case was the driving force behind the 1921 legislation, however, the person with the most impact on the organization was its first Superintendent Norman Schwarzkopf, Sr. Schwarzkopf was a graduate of West Point and this training and his time in

8272-422: Was hazed and harassed by a group of fellow state troopers known as the "Lords of Discipline." The hazing occurred when Hopson, with only eleven days on the force at the time, refused to falsify the facts underlying an illegal arrest of a citizen. The complaint alleges that after Hopson refused to support the arrest, he was physically assaulted, received threatening notes, and his car was vandalized while on duty. Over

8366-414: Was one of the earliest technical confrontations regarding urban highway design related to environmental factors in U.S. history. East Brunswick was also the site of the gunfight at Turnpike exit 9 shortly after midnight on May 2, 1973, in which a car being driven by Zayd Malik Shakur (born James F. Costan), with Assata Shakur (formerly JoAnne Chesimard) and Sundiata Acoli (born Clark Squire) as passengers,

8460-426: Was opened into the allegations, which Attorney General Platkin recused himself from. "The 20s History Begins" . New Jersey State Police . Retrieved December 21, 2006 . "Core Functions" . New Jersey State Police. Archived from the original on December 30, 2015 . Retrieved December 21, 2006 . "General Orders" . New Jersey State Police . Retrieved December 21, 2006 . "History of

8554-463: Was ordered to forfeit his position with the Borough of Tinton Falls Police Department. His appeal of the conviction and forfeiture was denied in 2008. However, in 2010, a federal jury in a civil lawsuit found that Trooper Colaner used excessive force in the handling of Wade and awarded Wade $ 5 million in compensatory and punitive damages. On September 27, 2006, Trooper Robert Higbee was attempting to stop

8648-626: Was originally occupied by the Lenape Native Americans . According to a 1677 bill of sale now in the New Jersey State Museum in Trenton, New Jersey , Thomas Lawrence, a New York baker, purchased thousands of acres of land from local Native Americans named Querameck, Kesyacs, Isarick, Metapis, Peckawan, and Turantecas. In this document, the area is called Piscopeek, which later become known as Lawrence Brook, after its purchaser. Around

8742-516: Was stopped on the New Jersey Turnpike State Trooper James Harper, backed up by Trooper Werner Foerster in a second patrol vehicle. After Zayd Shakur was asked to step out of the car to address a discrepancy in his identification, a shootout ensued in which Trooper Foerster was shot twice in the head with his own gun and killed, Zayd Shakur was killed, and both Assata Shakur and Trooper Harper were wounded. According to

8836-454: Was the first state legislation to incorporate municipalities. The government defined was a form of direct democracy , similar to the New England town meeting , in which the vote was available to all white males, at least 21 years old, who were citizens of New Jersey, and residents of the township for at least six months; and who paid taxes in the township, or who owned land, or rented a home in

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