Community Message: Message From Gloucester Township Police Chief David J. Harkins- Retirement

“Dear Gloucester Township Residents and Community Members,

After more than three decades of dedicated service to the Gloucester Township Police Department, I have made the decision to retire from my position as Chief of Police on November 1, 2025. Serving this community as a police officer has been one of the greatest honors of my life, and this decision comes with both gratitude and reflection.

From my first days on patrol to the privilege of leading the men and women as the 11th Chief of Police of this outstanding department, I have witnessed firsthand the strength, compassion, and resilience that make Gloucester Township such a special place to call home. Together, we have faced challenges, built partnerships, and created innovative programs that have become models for policing across New Jersey and beyond.

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Gloucester County NAACP Announces  2025 Freedom Fund Dinner “The Fierce Urgency of Now”

Williamstown, NJ – September 29, 2025 – The NAACP Gloucester County Freedom Fund Committee issues an urgent call to action: join us on Saturday, November 1 for our 2025 Freedom Fund Dinner—an evening where purpose meets celebration, and where “The Fierce Urgency of Now” drives every toast, every award, every commitment to justice.

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Meet Jett – Our Pet of the Week! 

Jett is an 8-year-young Shiba Inu mix who weighs 30 pounds. This sweet boy is gentle, kind, laid back, and easy to walk. He gets along wonderfully with dogs, cats, and kids — making him the perfect family companion!

Jett has been with us for a while now and is patiently waiting for his forever home. Could you be the one to give him his soft landing? 

 Visit him at the Gloucester County Animal Shelter – 1200 N. Delsea Drive, Clayton, NJ

 Call 856-881-2828 or fill out an adoption application  https://www.gloucestercountynj.gov/160/Animal-Shelter