The Township of Washington Police Department has partnered with Ring, the video doorbell manufacturer, to participate in their Neighbors app!!!! The Neighbors app is a free way for residents to receive real-time local crime and safety updates directly from their smartphones and to share recorded video with the department. You do not need to [...]
What you can do now: · Be ready to communicate about your situation. · Make sure you have a family emergency plan. · Charge your phones, tablets, power backups and other mobile devices. · If your mobile service provides a “hotspot” for areas without internet access, learn how to use it. · Review more storm [...]
October 30th traditionally has been known as Cabbage/Mischief Night. Please be aware that we are still in the middle of a COVID-19 pandemic and the last thing anyone needs is damage to their property or someone to get hurt. Due to the increase in COVID-19 cases within the area, we ask parents/guardians to encourage children [...]
National First Responders Day on October 28 recognizes the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes. We want to Thank All First Responders, Police, EMS and Fire Department for all they do for our community!
Halloween is not canceled in the Township as of now, however due to state social distancing regulations, Colonial Blvd, which has been the hub of Halloween festivities will NOT be closed off to traffic as in the past. However, we are happy to announce that Halloween and traditional-style trick-o-treating will still take place throughout our [...]
In conjunction with Westwood and the Westwood Regional School District, out of an abundance of caution and to hopefully get our children back into the school environment as soon as possible.... The Township will be 🚫 CLOSING ALL FIELDS in town effective immediately. For additional information please click here.
The Township of Washington Police Department is participating in No-Shave November again! The Township of Washington Police Department is proud to announce that it is participating in No-shave November again this year! Police Officers with the Township of Washington Police Department are putting away razors to help raise money for a great cause! What is [...]
The Township of Washington Police Department is urging residents to not leave their vehicles running unattended, remove keys and key fobs and most important of all lock your vehicles at all times. Recently there has been a rise in motor vehicle thefts in Bergen County, New Jersey. One of the various methods criminals are utilizing [...]
As days begin to get dark earlier, we can possibly see an increase in residential burglaries. The Township of Washington Police Department wants to remind all residents to stay vigilant. Below please find some tips to deter burglars Don't announce vacations or trips on social media Put lights on timers, and keep your house lit [...]
Official Press Release 10/09/2020 Below please find the Official Press Release dated 10/09/2020 regarding the 9/19/2020 report of a possible luring/abduction.