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