Bill Barlow

WEST WILDWOOD — The tiny borough should disband its police department and contract with neighboring Wildwood for police services, according to a recent report from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.

The 134-page report outlined multiple problems with the department, from the chain of command to how evidence is handled to recruiting and retaining officers.

“We understand there have been discussions with the city of Wildwood Police Department to partially cover the borough and possibly as a full-time contract service,” the report states. “Our review demonstrates that geographically and financially this would be the best option. We also believe it would provide uninterrupted services to the borough and its residents.”

Jane E. DiDattia, the West Wildwood co

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