NORTH WILDWOOD — On Thursday, Aug. 8 at 9:30 p.m. Jared Goering and his dog were stopped by a police officer on the North Wildwood Boardwalk. Goering was issued a local ordinance summons for having a dog on the Boardwalk.
Goering told the officer that he is a disabled veteran and the dog is a service dog. The officer told Goering to remove the dog from the Boardwalk.
Goering subsequently contacted the shift sergeant. Within 15 minutes the shift sergeant appropriately retrieved the summons from Goering and filed for its dismissal. An internal affairs investigation into the entire incident was immediately initiated and is ongoing.
Police Chief Matthew Gallagher and Lt. Kevin Tolan were in contact with America’s VetDogs®, an organization that provides specially trained dogs to assist veterans who need them. Consumer Relations Coordinator Jenine Stanley and Consumer Services Manager Karen Greis provided training material which was distributed to all members of the Police Department.
The Police Department has taken all appropriate measures to ensure that this type of incident will not happen again.
The North Wildwood Police Department has always respected and appreciated the men and women who serve our great nation. It should be noted that some military veterans, as well as parents of active military, are currently serving on the North Wildwood Police Department including Lt. Kevin Tolan who is a veteran of the USMC.
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On Aug. 8, 2013, Jared Goering was on the North Wildwood Boardwalk with his service dog “Navigator.” Goering was subsequently issued a local ordinance summons for having a dog on the boardwalk. Goering brought the matter to the attention of the shift Sergeant within fifteen minutes, who immediately took the appropriate measures. The shift Sergeant retrieved the summons from Goering and filed for a dismissal.
An internal affairs investigation was initiated and the incident will be thoroughly investigated by the Internal Affairs supervisor.
This same date, Lt. Tolan and Chief Gallagher were in contact with Karen Greis and Jenine Stanley of America’s Vet Dogs regarding the reported incident. Greis was extremely helpful and they realize there is confusion and frustration among public officials attempting to identify assistance dog teams including guide dogs, service dogs, and military therapy dogs. Greis provided training material and information, which was disseminated to all members of the police department relating to identifying legitimate service dog teams.
The City of North Wildwood and the North Wildwood Police Department have always proudly supported military veterans and continue to support all branches of the military. The Police Department is comprised of some military veterans and parents of active military who are presently serving in the armed forces. This police department looks forward to and participates in all the military special events throughout the year.
The North Wildwood Police Department has always respected and appreciated the sacrifices of all those who serve our great nation.
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