The earliest form of police protection that was provided the citizens of Lavallette was that of the marshal. The first marshal, according to public records, was Joseph Patterson, who assumed the position in 1881. During the marshal phase, members of the council were authorized to serve as police officer.

Salem Moyer, One of the first constables
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Lavallette is located in the central seashore region of New Jersey and convenient to metropolitan New York and Pennsylvania. Lavallette was co-founded in 1888 by Albert T. Lavallette and named after his father, the famous Admiral Elie A.F. Lavallette.