City Manager Michael Capabianco has appointed Deputy Chief David Kelso to the role of Chief of Police. Kelso, who was promoted to Deputy Chief in April 2017, has headed the daily operations of the over 91 member police force, often promoting from within the ranks. He also oversaw the police department’s accreditation process, granted in […]

The Asbury Park Police Department instituted a number of promotions and new hires Friday morning. Among them are Lt. Amir Bercovicz. Hired in 1995, Bercovicz served in various units, including the Street Crimes Unit and the Detective Bureau, Deputy Chief David Kelso said. Bercovicz will be assigned as the day shift Watch Commander. Newly promoted […]

A Tuesday morning bomb threat to the Motor Vehicle Commission on Third Avenue resulted in officials evacuating the building and placing the neighboring Bradley Elementary School on a temporary lockdown, Deputy Chief David Kelso said. Asbury Park Police Officers responded near 9:47 a.m to the 1010 Comstock Street location, department spokesman Sgt Michael Casey said. […]

In response to recent shootings, local citizens are being invited to team up with members of the Asbury Park Police Department to create neighborhood watch groups. Officer Michael Casey is the lead member of the police department working to help establish the groups. Local citizens and police met for the third time in council chambers […]