Law Enforcement Division — Mission Statement & About Us
Our Mission
The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Division is committed to the following core objectives:
- Protecting life and property
- Preventing crime, reducing the fear of crime, and apprehending those who violate the law
- Providing the community with public service in the form of various community and law enforcement educational programs
- Working cooperatively with the public, other law enforcement and governmental agencies to improve the quality of life for all residents and visitors to Monmouth County
About the Law Enforcement Division
The Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Division, under the direction of Undersheriff Darryl Breckenridge, Sr., is comprised of 143 sworn officers and 27 civilian employees.
The Division consists of an Administration Section, Special Services Bureau, Training Bureau, Warrant/Fugitive Section, a Criminal Investigation Bureau, a Court Operations and Satellite Security Section, a Canine Unit, a Records Bureau, and a Transportation/Detention Bureau which oversees the youth detention transportation services to Middlesex County.
Their bravery, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to public safety make our communities stronger every day. Sheriff Golden extends his sincere thanks to each and every officer for their service and sacrifice in keeping Monmouth County safe.
Access is provided as an opportunity for comments, commendations, and other information regarding the Law Enforcement Division relevant to accreditation.
Law Enforcement Division — Leadership & Table of Organization
Undersheriff Darryl Breckenridge, Sr.
Undersheriff Darryl Breckenridge is responsible for the Law Enforcement Division of the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office. Under his command, Undersheriff Breckenridge oversees 132 sworn law enforcement personnel and 27 civilian employees.
The Division consists of an Administration Section, Special Services Bureau, Training Bureau, Warrant/Fugitive Section, a Criminal Investigation Bureau, a Court Operations and Satellite Security Section, a Canine Unit, a Records Bureau, and a Transportation/Detention Bureau.
Undersheriff Breckenridge has more than 30 years of experience in law enforcement and has served our country in the US Army. He began his career at the Fair Haven Police Department in 1980 and was appointed patrolman in 1985, graduating from the 30th Basic Course for Police Officers at the Monmouth County Police Academy in May 1986. He progressed through the ranks to Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and ultimately Chief of Police in 2005, serving for ten years before retiring in 2015. In 2016 he became Director of the Monmouth County Police Academy.
Undersheriff Breckenridge is a graduate of the 232nd class of the prestigious National F.B.I. Academy in Quantico, Virginia (2008). He is a member of the Monmouth County Chiefs of Police Association, where he served as President in 2013, the N.J. State Chiefs of Police Association, and The International Association of Chiefs of Police.
Organizational components of the Law Enforcement Division
Administration Section
The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Administration Section is staffed by one Lieutenant who supervises the Training Bureau, Special Services Bureau, Civil Process Bureau and assists the Administrative Captain in the day to day operations of the division.
Court Operations Section
The Court Operations section is the largest in the Law Enforcement Division and its primary responsibility is to ensure security in the county courts. Officers are assigned to security posts, criminal and family courts, corridors, prisoner holding/detention facilities and areas outside the building. Sheriff's Officers typically supervise more than 8,500 prisoners each year.
Criminal Investigations Bureau (CIB)
The Criminal Investigations Bureau is the main investigative arm of the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office. The CIB is responsible for the investigation of criminal activities, conducting follow-up investigations and provides investigative assistance to local, county and state law enforcement agencies.
Records Bureau
This advanced bureau processes more than 11,000 prisoners who enter the Monmouth County Correctional Institution each year. More than 16,000 criminal history reports are generated and more than 10,000 warrant computer checks are done each year.
Satellite Security Section
The Satellite Security Section provides Sheriff's Officers for security at the Monmouth County Probation Office bureau located in Ocean Township. The Section is supervised by a Lieutenant reporting directly to the Court Operations Captain.
Warrant / Fugitive Section
This section carries out the enforcement orders issued by the courts, operating 365 days per year. Officers serve three basic types of warrants:
- Non-support warrants — More than 1,500 arrests per year, collecting over $1 million in back child support.
- Criminal fugitive warrants — Average 1,300 warrants per year, making 1,100 arrests.
- Civil attorney warrants — Approximately 600 temporary restraining orders received per year.
Monmouth County Sheriff's Office — Law Enforcement Division
| Sheriff Shaun Golden | |||||||||
| Acting Sheriff Undersheriff |
Law Enforcement Division Undersheriff |
Homeland Security Coordinator One (As Needed) |
Confidential Assistant | ||||||
| Law Enforcement Division One (1) Chief |
Payroll Coordinator One (1) Civilian |
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| Court Operations / Administration One (1) Captain |
Staffing / Personnel One (1) Captain |
Operations One (1) Captain |
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| Court Operations & Satellite Security Two (2) Lieutenants |
Court Operations & Satellite Security Section One (1) Lieutenant |
Training / Accreditation Section One (1) Lieutenant |
Internal Affairs / OPR One (1) Lieutenant |
Office of Emergency Management One (1) Officer |
Campus Protection / Civil Process Two (2) Lieutenants |
Warrant / Fugitive Section One (1) Lieutenant |
Warrant / Fugitive Section One (1) Lieutenant |
Criminal Investigation Bureau Three (3) Detectives |
Evidence & Identification Bureau |
| Court Security BureauCriminal Courts: 1 Sgt, 12 Officers Family Courts: 1 Sgt, 12 Officers Operations: 1 Sgt, 11 Officers Security Systems Operator: 1 Civilian |
Courthouse Detention & Transportation BureauSquad 1: 1 Sgt, 9 Officers Squad 2: 1 Sgt, 9 Officers Hall of RecordsOne (1) Officer Ocean Twp. Security Bureau1 Sergeant, 10 Officers |
Training BureauOne (1) Officer Clerical SupportOne (1) Civilian Accreditation BureauOne (1) Civilian Police LicensingOne (1) Officer Community ProgramsOne (1) Officer (as needed) |
Internal Affairs / OPR One (1) Lieutenant |
Campus Protection — Eatontown1 Sgt, 12 Officers Upper FreeholdThree (3) Officers VocationalThree (3) Officers Civil Process Bureau1 Sgt, 2 Officers, 2 Civilian Process Servers Project Lifesaver1 Officer, 1 Civilian |
Warrant/Fugitive BureauSquad 1: 1 Sgt, 5 Officers Squad 2: 1 Sgt, 6 Officers Clerical Support2 Civilian Clerical |
Warrant/Fugitive BureauSquad 3: 1 Sgt, 5 Officers Squad 4: 1 Sgt, 6 Officers MCASTFour (4) Officers K9 Unit Handlers (When Activated)1 Sgt Supervisor Eight (8) K9 Officers Nine (9) K9s |
Criminal Investigation Bureau Three (3) Detectives |
Evidence & Identification Bureau1 Detective (Primary) 1 Detective (Secondary) 1 Detective (Tertiary) One (1) Civilian Detached to Outside AgencyTwo (2) Officers Records Bureau1 Civilian Supervisor 1 Civilian Clerical |
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| Clerical Support — One (1) Civilian Supervisor · Six (6) Civilian Clerical · One (1) Part-Time Civilian Clerical | Total: 143 Sworn Officers · 27 Civilian Employees | ||||||||
Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Division — Table of Organization
Law Enforcement Division — Canine Unit
About the K-9 Unit
The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office K-9 units are called upon year-round to assist local police departments with narcotics detection, explosive detection and criminal or missing person searches.
During the days and weeks immediately following the World Trade Center attack, two Sheriff's K-9 teams worked closely with the Port Authority Police to provide explosive detection searches at the bridges and tunnels leading to New York City. During the 10 days following the attack, Sheriff's Office K-9 teams conducted explosive detection searches on over one thousand vehicles at the border crossings between New Jersey and New York.
The Sheriff's Office K-9 units undergo rigorous ongoing training programs to maintain proficiency in basic skills and ensure continued effective performance in the field. Each K-9 team must complete a state-mandated 10-week training course at a certified K-9 training facility. After completing this initial training, Sheriff's K-9 teams must maintain at least eight hours of in-service training each month.
Hover or tap any card to learn about our active duty K-9 officers
Honoring those who served with distinction and now enjoy a well-earned retirement
After years of dedicated service alongside Captain Lasko, K-9 Edge enjoys a well-earned retirement. His unwavering loyalty, sharp instincts, and tireless work in patrol and narcotics detection helped keep Monmouth County safe — a legacy of service that will not be forgotten.
Honoring those who gave everything in service to Monmouth County
A tribute to those who served with honor and loyalty
Photos from the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit
Office of Professional Responsibilities — MCCI
To file an Internal Affairs Complaint against this agency or its employees contact the following Internal Affairs Officers:
Lieutenant Daniel Hansson
dhansson@mcsonj.org
732-431-7860 Ext. 1230
Detective John Quick
jquick@mcsonj.org
732-431-7860
MCCI Internal Affairs Email
Internal Affairs Complaint Forms are available in multiple languages by clicking here as per Major Discipline Directive (IAPP 5.1.4).
Civilian Complaint Information
The members of the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office are committed to providing law enforcement services that are fair, effective, and impartially applied.
- Reported or Complaints of officer/employee misconduct must be accepted from any person, including anonymous sources, at any time.
- Complaints shall be accepted regardless of age, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or immigration status of the complaining party.
- Your complaint will be sent to a superior officer or a specially trained internal affairs officer who will conduct a thorough and objective investigation.
- You might be asked to help in the investigation by giving a detailed statement about what happened or providing other important information or documents.
- All complaints against law enforcement officers are thoroughly investigated. You will be advised of the ultimate finding:
- Sustained: A preponderance of the evidence shows an officer violated any law, regulation, directive, guideline, policy, or procedure.
- Unfounded: A preponderance of the evidence shows that the alleged misconduct did not occur.
- Exonerated: The alleged conduct did occur, but did not violate any law or regulation.
- Not Sustained: The investigation failed to disclose sufficient evidence to clearly prove or disprove the allegation.
- If our investigation shows that a crime might have been committed, the county prosecutor will be notified.
- If our investigation results in an officer being charged with a violation of department rules, you might be asked to testify in a departmental hearing.
- If our investigation shows that the complaint is unfounded or that the officer acted properly, the matter will be closed.
- Internal affairs investigations are confidential, and all disciplinary hearings shall be closed to the public unless the defendant officer requests an open hearing.
- You may call the internal affairs investigator with any additional information or any questions about the case.
Internal Affairs Summary of Complaints
The Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Corrections Division's Internal Affairs Summary of Complaints document can be viewed by clicking the images below.
2025 — Current Report
Prior Years
2024
2023
2022
2021
This report is provided as per Major Discipline Directive (IAPP 9.11.1) in the State of New Jersey Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive No. 2020-7.
Access is provided as an opportunity for comments, commendations, and other information regarding the Law Enforcement Division relevant to accreditation.
Appendix A — Civilian Complaint Information Sheet
Select your preferred language below to download the official Civilian Complaint Information Sheet. Forms are available as per Major Discipline Directive (IAPP 5.1.4).
Available in Multiple Languages — per IAPP 5.1.4
Select your preferred language below to download the official Internal Affairs Report Form. Forms are available as per Major Discipline Directive (IAPP 5.1.4).
Access is provided as an opportunity for comments, commendations, and other information regarding the Law Enforcement Division relevant to accreditation.
Monmouth County Sheriff's Office — Law Enforcement Division
Sheriff's Officer Positions
Two types of law enforcement positions exist within the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Division: Sheriff's Officer and Sheriff's Officer Bilingual (Spanish/English).
To be eligible for either position, applicants must first take the Law Enforcement Examination (LEE) administered by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. Bilingual applicants will also have to pass an additional examination to verify fluency in Spanish.
🔗 NJ Civil Service Commission — Exam InfoSeven steps to becoming a Monmouth County Sheriff's Officer
Available Assignments
If selected for employment, you will have the opportunity to be assigned to a variety of specialized assignments including:
Compensation & Benefits for Sheriff's Officers
Maximum: $134,000
11 annual step increases
6–12 years: 15 days
13–20 years: 20 days
21+ years: 25 days
15 days/year thereafter
Optional dental & optical
PFRS (age ≤35) or PERS (age >35)
$50/credit college reimbursement
Hear from our team members about working in the Law Enforcement Division
Find out how to apply today.
Contact Captain David Lasko
Interested in joining the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Division? We encourage all qualified candidates to reach out directly to Captain David Lasko to learn more about available opportunities and the application process. Captain Lasko and his team are happy to answer any questions you may have about starting your career in law enforcement with us!
Monmouth County — Official Application for Employment
How to Apply
To apply for a Sheriff's Officer position, download and complete the official Monmouth County Application for Employment below. Be sure to enter "Sheriff's Officer" (or "Sheriff's Officer Bilingual") as the position you are applying for.
Once completed, email your application directly to Captain David Lasko using the button below, and attach any relevant certifications or supporting documents.
The County of Monmouth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex or any other protected classification.
Attn: Captain David Lasko
2500 Kozloski Road, Freehold, New Jersey 07728
