1Morristown, NJ – The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office says a months-long investigation found no evidence of criminal activity by members of the Dover Police Department following claims of illegal wiretapping inside the town’s municipal complex.

The inquiry, handled by the office’s Professional Standards Unit, stemmed from allegations that officers had been secretly intercepting calls made through the town’s phone system.

Officials said the department’s Internal Affairs lieutenant was the only person with administrative access to the call recording system and that his actions were lawful and consistent with department policy.

No evidence of illegal recordings found

The prosecutor’s office said the investigation was launched after high-ranking Dover officials alleged that police were

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