Jackson Township Police Department Chief Matthew Nelson and members of the department’s Honor Guard attended the 35th Ocean County Law Enforcement Memorial Day Observance, a ceremony held to honor police officers from across Ocean County who lost their lives in the line of duty.

The annual observance brings together law enforcement agencies, families, and community members to remember officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting the public.

During this year’s ceremony, Jackson officers paid special tribute to Officer Robbie Ventura #213, whose memory continues to be honored by the law enforcement community and his family.