Expect Increased Police Presence On Southern Ocean Roads This Week: Here's Why

SOUTHERN OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — On Thursday afternoon, you might see an increased police presence while driving around Barnegat, Manahawkin and LBI. That's part of the Ocean County Prosecutor's Office's Goal: Zero traffic enforcement program.

Police departments in Barnegat, Stafford, Harvey Cedars, Long Beach Township, Surf City and Beach Haven are a few of many in the county participating in the traffic detail from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on June 26, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said.

This high-visibility county-wide traffic enforcement detail is set to address the rise in traffic deaths in New Jersey. As of June 19, 2025, 240 people have lost their lives on New Jersey roadways, 28 of those deaths have occurred in Ocean County, according to officials.

“High-visibility enforcement is about saving lives, not writing tickets. Every patrol, every stop, and every light we activate is a step toward Goal Zero. The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office stands behind this mission-because zero traffic deaths isn’t just a goal, it’s our shared responsibility,” Billhimer said.

This Thursday, it's Jersey Shore roadways that are being targeted. The Goal: Zero initiative is held the last Thursday of every month from March to September.

Holmdel Township Patrolman Matt Menosky was the catalyst behind the 2024 Goal: Zero campaign, which brought together 36 municipalities to target dangerous driving behaviors.