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Dameon M. Stackhouse, LSW
Community Police Alliance Coordinator (CPAC) - Bridgewater Supervisor - CPAC
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Victor Flores-Lopez, LSW, CPRS Community Police Alliance Coordinator - Bound Brook
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Mission Statement
The Community Police Alliance Coordinator's (CPAC) mission is to bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement and respond to mental health crises with the Bridgewater Police Department (BPD) and the Bound Brook Police Department (BBPD) when called upon. The CPAC will receive, analyze, act upon and follow up on referrals provided by the BPD and BBPD based on the observations of the "Officer Liaison" and the CPAC. The CPAC will offer referred individuals and families the information and support needed to take advantage of community services that address issues, such as mental health and substance use, domestic violence, housing and food insecurity, childcare, and healthcare. The CPAC's focus is on reducing harm to the public, saving law enforcement resources, and creating a better community for everyone.
“I think that there is something truly special about working with the police department in the town that I grew up in. When I was asked to fill the role as the Community Police Alliance Coordinator, I immediately knew that I would have been able to use my social work skills to assist the residents in areas like substance use disorders, youth advocacy, mental health crisis, and more. This is a great opportunity to bridge the gap between the community and law enforcement."
- Dameon M. Stackhouse, LSW
Helpful links to stay informed
Bridgewater Police Department Website
The Bridgewater Police's Facebook
Bound Brook Police Department Website
Bound Brook Police Department Facebook
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Somerset County Board of Social Services
Email: SocialServices@co.somerset.nj.us
Website: https://www.co.somerset.nj.us/government/affiliated-agencies/social-services
Main Office: M-F: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Field Offices: M-F: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Main Office Location: 73 E. High St., Somerville, NJ 08876 (908) 526-8800
Field Office Location: 391-D Somerset St., North Plainfield, NJ 07060 (908) 561-9400
Field Office Location: 630 Franklin Blvd. #110, Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 846-6499
Somerville Bike Rodeo 2023
Updated on 07/06/2023 9:45 AM
Officer Nicole DeBiase did a spectacular job pulling the community together for the first Somerville Bike Rodeo!!! The kids not only had a great time but they learned bike safety from their local Police Department, State Trooper Lance Lamberth, and Jennifer Loughran of BR Skateboarding. Thank you Officer Nicole and everyone for taking the time to provide our youth with life saving instruction!!! A special shoutout to CATY FROM RIDEWISE!!!
PS Thank you Somerville Rescue Squad for being on-site… Extremely happy to see you ready to go!!!
Citizens Academy 2023
Updated on 07/06/2023 9:26 AM
The Bridgewater Citizens Academy was a huge success!!! Our residents were ale to learn about their Law Enforcement Agency first hand and build a lasting relationship with the individuals that SERVE & PROTECT their community. They even created an Alumni Facebook page to share with anyone interested in learning more.
https://link.edgepilot.com/s/e2629301/OTKOLWStlke6ErtuV5r9kg?u=https://www.facebook.com/groups/825854215723874/?ref=share%26mibextid=NSMWBT