EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. - In nearly five decades of living in East Brunswick, Tom Lynch has seen them all people trying to come up to his house to sell him "just anything and everything."
"A lot of times, you just can't be bothered," said Lynch.
That's why he signed up for the township's no-knock registry because he says he doesn't need someone to tell him what to buy.
"With the internet, you can find anything you want to buy," said Lynch.
Of course, there are legit businesses that are permitted to sell door-to-door in town, but not before they get vetted and approved by the town. Once approved, they're handed a list of the homes they're not allowed to approach: the no-knock list.
"I think it's a good thing," said Lynch. "This way it keeps outsiders from walking around the development and, you don't know who's really canvassing houses and who's trying to sell something so this will eliminate all that."
East Brunswick is one of many places in the Garden State that has this registry, including Jersey City and Hamilton Township.
"The reason it's important to vet the individuals is so that you know who's coming up to your home," said East Brunswick Police Chief Frank LoSacco.
Police say the no-knock policy doesn't apply to political, religious, or social groups simply asking for support.
But if they ask for money, they need a permit.
"If you don't want to be solicited at your homes, I would encourage you to register," said LoSacco.
Police are streamlining the way you can sign up to be on the no-knock list, which you can sign up for online.
Police say if you're on your town's no-knock list and get a solicitor, call your police department. Lynch is hoping he won't have to. "I don't really want to be bothered. If I want something, I know where I can go get it."
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