It is with great sadness the Washington Township Police Department announces the passing of Retired Sergeant Robert "Bob" Tumminelli. Sgt. Tumminelli retired from the Washington Township Police Department in 1995. He was very well known and liked by all. He was the guy who knew how to enjoy every day of his retirement. He will [...]
The Township of Washington Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe Memorial Day. On this day we honor and remember those who have perished while serving our country. We would like to also thank all active and retired military for their service! Please feel free to come out for the 2023 Township of Washington [...]
Please find the below message from PSE&G urges customers to think twice if someone threatens to immediately shut off their power (NEWARK, N.J. – May 3, 2023) PSE&G urges customers to be alert to utility scams – particularly scams demanding immediate bill payment. PSE&G continues to educate customers on how they can guard against becoming [...]
The Washington Township Police Department is actively hiring school crossing guards! This is an important part of the police department as these individuals are responsible for the safety of children, controlling traffic in school zones and escorting pedestrians across busy intersections in the mornings and afternoons To Apply, please click here and print out the [...]
Milling & Paving Project - May 9-12, 2023 Plan alternate route/ Expect delays, follow detours!!! We have reached the final stages of the Washington Avenue and Pascack Road Intersection Project and expect Milling and Paving Operations to begin on Tuesday May 9th and continue through Friday evening, May 12th. During this final part of the [...]
Fentanyl is involved in more deaths of Americans under 50 than any cause of death, including heart disease, cancer, homicide, suicide and other accidents. Learn more at fentanylawarenessday.org and spread the word to save a life. Illicit fentanyl is driving the recent increase in US drug overdose deaths. According to the CDC, 107,375 people in [...]
Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and the community members they serve together–over coffee–to discuss issues and learn more about each other. Due to the success of the first event the Township of Washington Community Policing Unit has decided that we will continue to host this event a few times a year. The [...]
The Washington Township Police Department, The Westwood Police Department & The Emerson Police Department are proud to announce The 2023 Junior Police Academy The continuing focus of Junior Police Academy is to educate students on the dangers of drugs, alcohol and making bad life decisions. We stress being a good citizen and model the example [...]