Jackson, NJ police chief defends ‘difficult’ decision to ticket Jewish ambulance squad Rick Rickman Published: September 18, 2025 Hatzolah Central Jersey volunteer first responders have received traffic tickets from the Jackson police in recent weeks (Google Maps/Canva)

🔴 Jackson police issued 14 tickets to Hatzolah volunteers, sparking claims of harassment.

🔴 Police Chief Matthew Kunz defended officers, saying all summonses were lawful.

🔴 Jackson has faced lawsuits over discrimination against Orthodox Jews.

JACKSON — The chief of police in this Ocean County community is receiving support from locals amid recent friction with a Jewish ambulance squad.

It's the latest example of religious tensions amid a surge in the Orthodox Jewish population in Ocean County.

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