Non-citizens may be eligible for a U visa if:
1. They are the victims of qualifying criminal activity;
2. They have suffered substantial physical or mental abuse as a result of having been a victim of criminal activity;
3. They have information about the criminal activity;
4. They were helpful, are helpful, or are likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of the crime;
5. The crime occurred in the United States or violated U.S. laws.
6. He/she is admissible to the United States. If not admissible, an individual may apply for a waiver on a Form I-192, Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Non-Immigrant.
7. If the person is under the age of 16 or unable to provide information due to a disability, a parent, guardian, or friend may assist law enforcement on your behalf.
8. NOTE: Given the complexity of U visa petitions, petitioners often work with a legal representative or a victim advocate.
If an individual believes he/she may qualify for a U visa, then he/she or his/her representative will complete a USCIS Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-918) and submit it to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) with all relevant documentation, including a USCIS Form I-918B U Visa Law Enforcement Certification (Form I-918B).
Aliens or their representatives seeking certification for a U visa shall be referred to the Detective Bureau. The assigned detective will cause an inquiry into the matter to determine if the alien has been:
1. A victim of a qualifying crime under the jurisdiction of this department;
2. Has specific knowledge and details of crime; and
3. Has been, is being, or is likely to be helpful to law enforcement in the detection, investigation, or prosecution of the qualifying crime
Aliens or their representatives seeking certification for crimes occurring outside the jurisdiction of Brielle shall be referred to the local jurisdiction or the county prosecutor’s office in which the crime occurred.
The assigned detective shall assign the inquiry a case number in CAD/RMS.
Upon determining that the alien has satisfied the above requirements, the assigned detective shall execute Form I-918, Supplement B, U Nonimmigrant Status Certification.
The completed form shall be forwarded to the Chief of Police or his/her designee for signature.
The original fully executed form shall be returned to the applicant or his/her representative; and
The assigned detective shall forward a copy to the records bureau to be maintained in the case file.
The Chief of Police or his/her designee may withdraw or disavow a Form I-918B at any time if a victim stops cooperating. The assigned detective must notify the USCIS Vermont Service Center in writing (including as an email attachment) at:
LawEnforcement_UTVAWA.vsc@uscis.dhs.gov; or mail to:
USCIS—Vermont Service Center ATTN: Division 6, 75 Lower Welden Street St. Albans, VT 05479
If the assigned detective determines that USCIS should know something particular about a victim’s criminal history, that information can be cited on the certification or with an attached report or statement detailing the victim’s criminal history with that law enforcement agency or his/her involvement in the crime.
Such written notification regarding withdrawal or disavowal must include:
1. This department’s name and contact information (if not included in the letterhead);
2. The name and date of birth of the individual certified;
3. The name of the individual who signed the certification and the date it was signed;
4. The reason the department is withdrawing/disavowing the certification including information describing how the victim’s refusal to cooperate in the case is unreasonable;
5. The signature and title of the official who is withdrawing/ disavowing the certification; and
6. A copy of the signed initial certification.
Non-citizens may be eligible for a T Visas if:
1. Is or has been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons (which may include sex or labor trafficking); and
2. Is in the United States due to trafficking;
3. Has complied with requests for assistance in an investigation or prosecution of the crime of trafficking; and
4. Would suffer extreme hardship involving unusual and severe harm if removed from the United States.
The T visa declaration is supplementary evidence of a victim’s assistance to law enforcement that an official can complete for a T visa applicant. The declaration must be provided on Form I-914, Supplement B, and instructions are available on the USCIS website at https://www.uscis.gov/i-914
Detectives will process T Visas in the same way as U Visas.
Thank you for your interest in signing up for Brielle Police Emergency Notification System. We are proud to offer this service to the public. An Emergency Notification System gives those in charge of Public Safety a chance to reach out to the public in case of an emergency event. This system, combined with our other emergency alert methods, is designed to get emergency messages to you quickly and effectively. This does not preclude you from calling 911 if you need emergency information; it simply provides an opportunity for us to disseminate critical information to you if and when the need arises.
THIS SYSTEM WILL BE USED FOR EMERGENCY PURPOSES ONLY.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
We maintain a constantly updating database of all land line telephone numbers registered in Brielle. Feel free to list any additional land line phone numbers; however we are most interested in gathering cell phone numbers and email addresses.
If you have a Brielle address, please provide it in the Street Address field, in the event of a localized emergency your local address will integrate with the notification systems mapping capabilities.
This information will remain in the property of the Brielle Police Department at all times, and will only be used for Emergency Notification purposes.
In response to the growing opiate epidemic, the Brielle Police Department implemented a new interactive at the Manasquan high school opiate awareness program entitled #NotEvenOnce. Instructed by police officers from the school sending districts, this interactive course is a collaborative effort between law enforcement and educators with the goal of informing students about the dangers of opiates before they leave for college or enter the work force. This program, which meets all of the New Jersey Student Learning Standards for health classes, is taught to students during their senior year of high school. The ultimate goal behind this program is to educate students about opiate abuse and give them the tools they need to make better decisions.
The Brielle Police Department is proud to work with the Brielle Elementary School to educate the fifth grade students on the dangers posed by drugs and crime.
Led by Ptl. James Aridas, who is an instrumental role in not only educating students, but forming a strong partnership among the police, schools, parents, and children. By teaching students the good decision making skills they need to avoid high-risk behavior, L.E.A.D. training helps to ensure they grow up healthy, safe and secure. The skills that students learn through this program are important life lessons that will stay with them as they mature.
To celebrate graduation each year students are treated to a Pizza Party, as well as interactive stations featuring various law enforcement equipment including a Humvee.
L.E.A.D. is just one aspect of a multi-faceted approach to student outreach taken by the Brielle Police Department. Officers regularly visit elementary students, bringing with them interactive learning stations meant to educate while also forming a familiarity with police. The Department recently implemented the #NotEvenOnce opiate awareness program at the Manasquan High School.
Operation Watchdog Camera Registration
The Brielle Police Department is seeking to partner with the citizens and businesses of the Borough of Brielle in an effort to deter crime and promote public safety. The Brielle Police Department has established a program asking citizens and businesses to register their security cameras to aid in investigative efforts to keep your neighborhoods safe.
Registration is simple and can be completed by providing basic contact information. Click here for the Camera Registration Form
The registration program is completely voluntary and can be withdrawn at any time.
Participants of the Citizen & Business Security Camera Registration Program agree to the following terms and conditions:
- Under no circumstance shall registrants construe they are acting as an agent and/or employee of the Brielle Police Department through the Brielle Police Department Camera Registration Program.
- No fee will be paid by the Brielle Police Department for access to the private security cameras and/or security systems owned or controlled by the registrants.
- If necessary, the Brielle Police Department will contact registrants directly, using the information provided on this site to request video evidence relevant to a criminal and/or administrative investigation.
- Participants agree to provide the requested footage to the Brielle Police Department upon request.
The Brielle Police Department has established a “Safe Exchange Zone” at the Municipal building where residents can complete online purchase transactions and make child custodial exchanges. The “Safe Exchange Zone” was created as a means of addressing safety concerns brought about by patrons involved with online purchases from websites such as Craigslist, eBay, Facebook, and classified ads, as well as to provide a safe location for families with visitation rights to make custodial exchanges. This “Safe Exchange Zone”, which is located parking lot, is well-lit and under continuous video surveillance.
The Monmouth County Special Needs Registry is a voluntary service open to all citizens with disabilities who reside, attend school or are employed in Monmouth County. The registry was created to help police officers and other emergency service personnel to better assist residents with special needs in the event of an emergency by providing those first responders with vital information regarding a registrant’s disability, emergency contact information, a physical description and current photograph of the registrant.
All inquiries regarding the Monmouth County Special Needs Registry may be directed to info@briellepd.org
The Brielle Police Department is proud to join the New Jersey Attorney General’s “Project Medicine Drop” initiative and has installed a Project Medicine Drop Box in the lobby of Police Headquarters.
Project Medicine Drop site keeps prescription medications from falling into the wrong hands. The drop location will be open to the public 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Through this initiative, the State Department of Consumer Affairs installs secure “prescription drug drop boxes” at police departments, sheriff’s offices and State Police barracks across New Jersey, allowing citizens to safely dispose of their unused, excess, or expired prescription medications.
By giving New Jerseyans a safe and secure method to dispose of unneeded medications, Project Medicine Drop helps prevent the abuse of these drugs. This initiative also protects New Jersey’s environment by keeping these drugs out of landfills and out of the water supply. More information about Project Medicine Drop, including the full list of Project Medicine Drop locations, can be found at the NJ Consumer Affairs website
Members of the public are invited to visit the Project Medicine Drop sites and drop off any unused prescription medications anonymously and with no questions asked. Most Project Medicine Drop sites make this service available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
The Brielle Police Department is proud to announce our upcoming partnership with Bestreetsmartnj.org. This campaign is to increase pedestrian safety within Brielle. The Brielle Police Department will be conducting Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety education campaign through the year aimed at reducing pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes in New Jersey. The Street Smart NJ campaign is a collaborative effort between public, private and non-profit organizations. The Brielle Police Department will be enforcing pedestrian laws to educate motorists and pedestrians to increase safety.
Please watch for upcoming safety tips and announcements on the program at bestreetsmartnj.org or our Facebook page.
All inquiries should contact Sgt. Steve Boyd at sboyd@briellepd.org.
Residents can call police headquarters or email the police department at info@briellepd.org to schedule an appointment for an inspection and/or information.