I applied on the 1st of December. Should I call and ask about the status? Am I asking for "issues" if I do?

 

C

I called a week after I dropped all my paperwork and they had my card done a few days later. You mileage may vary, but usually it doesn't hurt to ask if you ask politely.

I've been waiting almost 6 mo for a change of address and p2p. All my calls are never returned...

The way I went about it after my 31 days was that I called asking if their was anything else that they needed from me or my references. You get what you give.

I called or showed up every week after 30 days. It still took about 3 months and help from a former sergeant from my town, but it didn't seem to cause a problem.... The squeaky wheel gets the grease. You are not doing anything wrong. Just asking for what is right.

I would ask when it was due to be done, and called that day. When I got a new response, I called then.

 

The only thing that bothered me was I had called on a wednesday or whatever, and was told by the detective it would be done in one week. I called the next week and he was on vacation.

My experience has been good. Lakewood Township police has been professional and quick....33 days quick everytime I applied. Just call and be humble and polite usually most officers or detectives are cool.

mine was done in 6 weeks....would have been 5, but it took a week for the Chief of Police to sign the cards

Thanks all. I'm gonna swing by on the way to work today.

 

C

wouldnt hurt to dbl check that your references did their part too.On my last round of pp's my Lt called me after 6 weeks to say everything has been done for several weeks but still waiting on one reference! Weird cause he was always prompt before.

Stopped by. Cheif has been in and out for surgery. Should be just a couple of more days. Thanks again for the advice, all. Much appreciated.

 

C

I'm on my 7th week weight for my p/p's from the East Brunswick PD. I went in last week to check and one of the ladies at the Records Dept. mentioned that the permits are now taking 8-10 weeks. She didn't even bother to look my name up. The letter to the references came out just a week after I filed my application.

 

The last time I applied back in Dec 2010, the permits came back just a little over 4 weeks.

I've been waiting almost 6 mo for a change of address and p2p. All my calls are never returned...

 

Mikey: Time for you to go pro-active. Squeaky wheel gets the grease. First, maybe pay an "in-person" visit to the PD and ask if there is a problem and is there anything you can do to resolve it. Failing that, I'd talk to an elected official (town councilman, etc.) or the mayor if you can get access. Six months is inexcusable.

 

JMHO

 

Adios,

 

Pizza Bob

The very 1st thing I recommend is to contact your 2-reference and ask when/if they mailed their papers back. You'd be surprise how many times that is what delays the process.

The very 1st thing I recommend is to contact your 2-reference and ask when/if they mailed their papers back. You'd be surprise how many times that is what delays the process.

 

I absoultely KNOW that my references mailed out my stuff in a very timely manner. That's part of the reason I chose them.

 

6 months... Yup, I'd be making noise. Skip the belligerence, but make some noise.

 

C

I've been waiting almost 6 mo for a change of address and p2p. All my calls are never returned...

 

The new NJ2AS guidance is to call or email all three of your representatives one at a time. Ask each one to intervene. When one agrees to call the Chief on your behalf, call the other two representatives to keep them informed. If everyone does this, it will build a "memory" of problems with the legislature and they will be more likely to vote yes for a bill correcting the problem if and when it comes up for a vote. It may also help us get sponsors and co-sponsors for new bills. What district are you in?

Both references sent letters back. Njsp processed their portion of the app in October. NJ2AS thanks for the recommendation will be emailing representatives and try to get the ball moving.

Both references sent letters back. Njsp processed their portion of the app in October. NJ2AS thanks for the recommendation will be emailing representatives and try to get the ball moving.

 

No problem.

 

Bob

Finally received call. Permit ready, now what to buy...