News and Information

Every 15 minutes in the United Stated there is a motor vehicle accident involving an operator who was impaired due to drugs or alcohol. Out of those accidents, approximately 10,000 lives are lost each year. [...]

On Friday, June 12, 2026, Chief Pecora, Captain Glock, Lieutenant Scherer and Sergeant Cangialosi participated in the annual Bergen County Chief For A Day program. This year's Chief, Chief Matra, a third grader, arrived to [...]

The Washington Township Police Department in conjunction with the Township of Washington Municipal Alliance is hosting its third “Safety Township” Community Policing program that is going to be held on June 27, 2026.  This program [...]

On Tuesday, June 9, Chief Pecora, Captain Glock, Lieutenant Scherer, Sergeant Cangialosi, Corporal Sinatra and Police Officer Hiletzaris provided one lucky Washington School student a ride to school in a police car!  The student won [...]

The Washington Township Police Department would like to make residents aware of a growing trend involving the theft of front radar sensors from newer Honda vehicles. These sensors are used for Adaptive Cruise Control and [...]

On Thursday, June 4 the Washington Township Police Department participated in the Westwood Police Departments Law Enforcement Run. The 1 mile run also included the Westwood Volunteer Ambulance Corps, the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department, the [...]

  For a second year, The Township of Washington Police Department is proud to partner with 7-Eleven for the 2nd year in its “Operation Chill” program; a program that aims to reduce crime and build rapport [...]

On Tuesday, May 26, Chief Pecora, Lt. Scherer, Sgt. Cangialosi, Cpl. Sinatra, and P.O. Hiletzaris provided two lucky George School students with a ride to school in police cars!  The students won the special experience [...]

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 0F PUBLIC SAFETY 350 Hudson Avenue, Township of Washington County of Bergen – New Jersey 07676 Phone # 201-664-1140 Fax # 201-664-2959 WWW.WASHTWPPOLICE.ORG Chief of Police – Arsenio Pecora Director – James [...]

The Washington Township Police Department, The Westwood Police Department & The Emerson Police Department are proud to announce The 2026 Junior Police Academy!   The continuing focus of Junior Police Academy is to educate students [...]

Residents are urged to speak with their high school-aged children about the potential dangers associated with the “Senior Assassin” Game, which is currently taking place in many communities, including Washington Township. This activity involves teens [...]

The Township of Washington has contracted with Frank Macchione Inc. to perform paving improvements on the following roadways: Bergen Avenue (Entire Length) Fern Street (Cypress Street to Bergen Avenue) Salem Road (Entire Length) Carriage Court (Entire [...]

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 0F PUBLIC SAFETY 350 Hudson Avenue, Township of Washington County of Bergen – New Jersey 07676 Phone # 201-664-1140 Fax # 201-664-2959 WWW.WASHTWPPOLICE.ORG Chief of Police – Arsenio Pecora Director – James [...]

  The Township of Washington Police Department is hiring Crossing Guards.  Crossing Guards play an important role in helping ensure the safety of our community's children as they walk to and from school. To apply, [...]

The Township Police Department would like to advise residents of a recent scam targeting our community. Fraudulent emails are being sent to residents containing invoices requesting payment to the Township for services such as Building [...]

The updated New Jersey E-Bike Law, signed by Governor Murphy yesterday January 19, 2026, mandates that all forms of E-Bikes, including those with fully operable pedals and motor assist, are now classified as motorized bicycles.  [...]

The Washington Township Police Department once again congratulates Chief Arsenio Pecora on his promotion and extends its congratulations to Chief John Calamari on his retirement after more than 32 years of dedicated service to the department and [...]

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 0F PUBLIC SAFETY 350 Hudson Avenue, Township of Washington County of Bergen – New Jersey 07676 Phone # 201-664-1140 Fax # 201-664-2959 WWW.WASHTWPPOLICE.ORG Chief of Police – Arsenio Pecora Director – James [...]

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 0F PUBLIC SAFETY 350 Hudson Avenue, Township of Washington County of Bergen – New Jersey 07676 Phone # 201-664-1140 Fax # 201-664-2959 WWW.WASHTWPPOLICE.ORG Chief of Police – John Calamari Director – James [...]

Tips For Preventing Package Thefts “Porch Pirates” This Holiday Season With online shopping still expected to be at an all-time high, police all over are gearing up for another season of “Porch Pirates”.  Sadly, it [...]

Township Police are hiring Full Time and Part Time Crossing Guards.  Crossing Guards are an important part of the Washington Township Police Department as these individuals are responsible for the safety of children!  These responsible [...]

The Washington Township Police Department would like to extend our sincere thanks to Erick Tavares of Loyalty Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for his continued support of our department. Cpl. Ferrazzano had the honor of presenting Erick [...]

🇺🇸 Happy 250th Marine Corps Birthday 🇺🇸 Today, we honor the United States Marine Corps. A special thank you to Officer Carlos Reyes, who served our nation as a United States Marine before continuing his [...]

The Washington Township Police Department handles authorizing/approving Door to Door Solicitor/Canvasser Permits.  Every individual that is given a Permit must display it at all times.  Please see an example of what the permit looks like [...]