Public Safety Advisory Committee

ABOUT US

The Lawrence Township Public Safety Advisory Committee shall be represented by the Municipal Manager, Emergency Management Director, Chief of Police, Construction Official, Health Officer, each of the three Fire Chiefs, chief of Emergency First Aid Squad, Fire Marshal and traffic officer of the Police Department. The membership is further represented by six community representatives shoe are appointed by the Council for a two-year term. A Township Council member shall be designated annually to serve as liaison to the Committee.

Our Mission

The Public Safety Advisory Committee shall review and make recommendations to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and the Planning Board on all site plans and subdivisions that are submitted to the Boards. The Committee will also review and make recommendations on all capital expenditure proposals including equipment related to emergency services. In addition, the Committee will also review all ordinances related to public safety. The Committee also provides to Council and Manager periodic reports and recommendations and advise on traffic safety questions/problems and the adequacy of all Township policies and procedures relating to safety.

Programs

TBD

Members & Liaisons

Current Members:

  • Kevin Nerwinski, Municipal Manager
  • James DeForte, Construction Official/Plumbing Sub-code Official
  • Ed Tencza, Fire Marshal
  • Kevin Reading, Interim Chief of Police
  • Keith Levine, Health Officer
  • Jack Oakley, Emergency Management Coordinator
  • Christine Vincent, Lawrence Township EMS
  • Raymond Nagy, Chief, Lawrenceville Fire Company
  • David Morgan, Chief, Lawrence Road Fire Company
  • Michael Oakley, Chief, Slackwood Fire Company
  • Michael Burzachiello (Through 12/31/26)
  • John Clarke (Through 12/31/25)
  • Ron Dziminski (Through 12/31/26)
  • James Kownacki (Through 12/31/25)
  • Christopher Laird (Through 12/31/25)
  • Charles Sista (Through 12/31/25)

If you are interested in applying for a position on this or any board/committee, please complete this form.

Current Liaisons:

  • Council Member, Olympia I’Liou Perry, Township Council Liaison
  • Donna Kania, Secretary, (609) 844-7116

Click here to access the Public Safety Advisory Committee Agendas and Minutes.