Chief’s Message

On behalf of the Officers of the Ocean Gate Police Department, I would like to welcome you to our website and thank you for taking the time to learn about our Agency. I’m honored to have the privilege of serving the community and as the Chief of Police, I invite you to browse our website and social media platforms to familiarize yourself with the various services and activities of our Department.

At the Ocean Gate Police Department, our mission is to improve the quality of life and property, maintaining order, and reducing crime through educational programs, raising awareness and preventative actions. To us, providing Police services is a lot more than just writing a ticket or taking a report; it means working with the community to prevent crime and solve community problems. The cooperative working relationship between Police Department Staff and the People we serve is improving every day, and citizen confidence in the Police Department is something we work on each and every shift to demonstrate and improve upon.

As your Chief of Police, I will always listen to your needs and strive to be open and honest with community members as well as the officers with whom I serve. I believe maintaining a high level of professionalism within the Police Department serves to maintain the quality of public safety Citizens deserve and fosters collaborative efforts which result in constantly improving community relations. 

I can be reached by office phone at (732) 269-6931 Ext 224 or by email at mkuchta@oceangatepd.org    

Best Regards,
Michael Kuchta
Chief of Police