The Matrix Consulting Group was retained by the Township of Brick to conduct an Audit of Police Department Operations. The selection of the firm, by the Township Council, was done following submission of responses by a number of firms, with final selection made by the Council itself.

In reaching the concluding point of the study, the project team has assembled this final report that summarizes our findings, conclusions and recommendations, where appropriate. This report represents the conclusion of several months of analysis focusing on the organizational structure, staffing and operations of the Police Department. The primary focus of this study was on the necessary level of staffing – of particular concern as the Township is struggling to balance revenues with competing demands for services – placing the spotlight on the public safety services of the Township due to their large share of the local government budget.