Camden County Commissioner Louis Cappelli, Jr. speaks on the Camden County Metro Police takeover of Woodlynne Police. Credit: Matt Skoufalos.
Woodlynne to Dissolve Police Department, Contract with Camden County Metro for Public Safety Needs
Citing a lack of qualified personnel, failures of administrative oversight, and an overtaxed staff, Camden County Commissioners say the takeover is needed to avert a public safety crisis.
A $125,000 federal transportation grant will cover the cost of the study, which is meant to facilitate safe crossing across the Pennsauken Creek and Route 73, drive economic development, and offer non-car alternatives to reach mass transit. Sign in or subscribe to continue reading…