JACKSON — Police Chief Matthew Kunz said the Jackson Township Police Department is working with Hatzolah supervisors following concerns raised after officers issued traffic summonses to members of the volunteer emergency medical service organization.
In a statement released from his office, Kunz stressed that the actions were within the discretion of the responding officers and should not be seen as criticism of Hatzolah or the department.
“This should be neither an indictment of the officers, nor of Hatzolah, but rather a reflection of challenging demands placed upon our staff, to include taking enforcement action when they deem necessary,” Kunz said.
The chief emphasized that the department, which has served the community since 1946, continues to collaborate with fire, EMS, OEM and other partners to ensure public safety.
Kunz said discussions between department leaders and Hatzolah are ongoing and that both sides are committed to resolving concerns through cooperation.
“There is no reason to believe the actions of the police department staff were anything other than legal and proper, as part of the business of policing our community,” Kunz said. “We look forward to a reasonable resolution of the present concerns, and our continued, cooperative service to the residents of Jackson Township.”
