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Law and Public Safety

We manage the response to natural disasters, health emergencies, and acts of terror. We also manage 9-1-1 emergency calls, public health, and the training of first responders.

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Communication Center

We provide the vital communications link between first responders and the people and towns they serve.

Emergency Management

We coordinate multi-agency responses to emergencies and disasters within Morris County. We are responsible for alerting and notifying appropriate agencies when disaster strikes.

Medical Examiner

We conduct medico-legal investigations and autopsies if required.

Public Health

We promote public health, prevent the spread of disease, and protect the environment through awareness, compliance, education, training, and emergency response.

Public Safety Training Academy

We are a multi-faceted training facility providing professional training for fire, law enforcement, corrections and first aid squad personnel, volunteer and salaried. The academy includes a Life Safety Complex for state-of-the-art fire training.

Weights and Measures

We are a unit of the Division of Consumer Affairs under the direction of the Department of Law and Public Safety. All weighing and measuring devices used for commercial purposes are required to be registered with the New Jersey Office of Weights and Measures.

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973-829-8050
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