"The 177th deems the present agreement to be an important step forward in furthering the cooperation between the wing and local law enforcement agencies," stated Col. Michael G. Cosby.
The Egg Harbor Township Police Department will be the point of contact for the New Jersey Air National Guard for situations that may arise requiring additional armed support, police, fire and emergency medical services response. Both parites have agreed to mutually practice crisis and consequence management.
"This is just one example of the continuous service and involvement we have had with the 177th Fighter Wing," said Chief John J. Coyle. We look forward in maintaining the same rapport in future endeavors."

Photo Caption: John J. Coyle (left), Chief of Police of the Egg Harbor Township Police Department and Col. Michael G. Cosby (right), Commander, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard, located at Atlantic City International Airport, signed a memorandum of understanding on February 13. The memorandum coordinates emergency services between the 177th Fighter Wing and the Egg Harbor Township Police Department to supply the residents of the respective jurisdictions with protection from natural and man made disasters or acts of terrorism.