Commissioners

West Deptford, New Jersey

term expires July 1, 2026

James P. Mehaffey

Commissioner

Occupation

  • Mayor, West Deptford Township 2022 – present
    • West Deptford Township Committee, 2015 - present

Education

  • Thomas Edison College 
  • Montclair State College 
  • Glassboro State College
  • Graduate FBI National Academy, Class 179th Quantico, VA
  • Graduate NJ State Police Academy, 172nd Municipal Class
  • West Deptford High School Graduate, Class of 1977

Professional Experience 

  • DRBA Commissioner, 2024 – present
  • Gloucester County Department of Corrections, Director of Home Electronics Detention, 2008-2022
  • Johnson Matthey, Security Manager, North American Operations, 2006 – 2008
  • West Deptford Township Board of Education, Board President, 2001-2013
  • West Deptford Township Police Department, 1980 – 2006
    • Chief of Police, 1996-2006

Awards and Recognition

  • A.S.I.S. Tri-State Police Officer of the Year 1991
  • Gloucester County Police Officer of the Year, 1990
  • Gloucester County Police Chiefs Life Saving with Valor
  • Gloucester County Police Chiefs Meritorious Service Award
  • Gloucester County Police Chiefs Exceptional Duty Award
  • VFW Post #1725 Officer of the Year 1988

Certifications
Incident Command; Contract Negotiations; Certified Chief Law Enforcement Executive; W.M.D Executive level training, DHS Security Terrorism