The Middlesex Township Police Department announced over social media it has returned to 24-hour police coverage of the township after staffing shortages caused by a wave of resignations earlier this year led to coverage gaps.

The police department currently consists of seven officers — six full time and one part time. Earlier in 2025, the number of officers fell to five, as four officers — three full time and one part time — resigned from the department in the span of two months.

Since then, the township has hired a police chief, Justin Bouch. He is the township’s first police chief in 20 years. Another full-time officer, Vincent Casale, was welcomed to the force earlier this month.

“(24-hour coverage) was never abandoned,” said township manager Jeffrey Winkle. “We just didn’t have the

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