The Lakewood Police Department has begun the rollout of its Blue Light Emergency Tower Program, a new public safety initiative designed to provide residents and visitors with direct access to emergency services while enjoying Lakewood’s parks and public spaces, TLS has learned.

While the Department intends to activate multiple Blue Light Emergency Towers throughout the township in the coming weeks, the first tower is now operational and is located at the Lake Carasaljo Amphitheater, 1 North Lake Drive.

Each Blue Light Tower is equipped with a highly visible blue emergency beacon and an emergency push button that immediately connects users with the Lakewood Police Department Emergency Dispatch Center. Once activated, dispatchers can quickly identify the tower’s location and communicate directly with the caller, allowing officers to be dispatched without delay.

As the program continues to expand, Blue Light Emergency Towers have been installed or are scheduled to become operational at the following locations:

• Lakewood Town Square – 251 Third Street
• Pine Park – 500 Country Club Drive
• Frank Bartolf Sports Complex – 336 Brook Road
• John F. Patrick Sports Complex – 1111 Vine Avenue
• Larry D’Zio Park – Locust Street
• Lake Carasaljo Amphitheater – 1 North Lake Drive (Currently Operational)
• Carasaljo Crossing Bridge – North Side
• Carasaljo Crossing Bridge – Center
• Carasaljo Crossing Bridge – South Side

The remaining towers, police tell TLS, will be activated as installation, testing, and system integration are completed.

The towers are intended for emergency situations where immediate police assistance is needed. Simply press the emergency button to establish direct voice communication with a Lakewood Police dispatcher.

“The safety of our residents and visitors remains our highest priority,” Chief Gregory H. Meyer stated. “While this is the first Blue Light Emergency Tower to become operational, it represents the beginning of a larger initiative to expand emergency access throughout our community. This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to utilizing technology to enhance public safety and improve our ability to respond quickly when help is needed.”

Captain LeRoy Marshall, Commander of the Special Operations Division, added, “We are excited to begin rolling out this program with our first operational tower at the Lake Carasaljo Amphitheater. As additional towers are activated across the township, residents and visitors will have another valuable resource available during emergencies. Whether someone is experiencing a medical emergency, witnessing suspicious activity, or simply needs immediate police assistance, help is only one button away.”

The Blue Light Emergency Tower Program is part of the Lakewood Police Department’s continued efforts to enhance community safety through modern technology, proactive policing, and strong partnerships with the residents it serves.