The Washington Township Police wants to remind everyone to have a safe Fourth of July! If you plan to drink, make sure you have a sober ride home. We do reccomend you leave the fireworks to the professionals. However, below please find some safely tips for handling fireworks: Have water or a fire extinguisher nearby [...]
Beginning on June 30, 2025, Construction will begin on the Coolidge Avenue resurfacing project. The first phase will be concrete ADA ramps and curb replacement at various locations on Coolidge Avenue. Please look out for No Parking Signs and please do not park in those posted areas. Entering and Exiting Coolidge will be limited. Work [...]
The Washington Township Police Department successfully held Safety Township Class of 2025! This program is modeled after “Safety Town”, which is a safety education program designed to teach areas of traffic safety and public safety to 5–6-year-old children in a free community program. The Washington Township Police worked in conjunction with the Washington Township Library/Municipal [...]
Linwood Avenue Road Closure - June 24, 2025 through June 27, 2025 - 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Linwood Avenue will be closed to Eastbound and Westbound Traffic in the area of 95 Linwood Avenue between the hours of 7:00 AM until approximately 3:00 PM due to utility work. Please follow posted detours and allow [...]
On Friday, June 13, 2025, the Washington Township Police Department participated in the Bergen County Chief For A Day event. The 2025 Washington Township Chief For A Day was 11-year old David Dmitrievsky, an elementary school student. David was picked up by members of the Washington Township Police Department and given a lights and sirens [...]
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 22, 2025. This program is modeled after “Safety Town”, which is a safety education program designed to teach areas of traffic safety and public [...]
The Township of Washington Police Department is proud to announce the implementation of The Blue Envelope Program! The Blue Envelope Program represents a collaborative effort aimed at fostering a safer and more understanding environment for drivers with autism spectrum disorder during traffic related encounters. These traffic encounters can range from a Traffic Stop to a [...]
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 Giblin On Thursday May 15, 2025 at approximately 2046 Hrs, Township of Washington Police Department received a report that a [...]
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 Giblin On Monday May 19, 2025 at approximately 1220 HRS, a male party was observed walking around the Westwood [...]
Dear Resident (Special Attention: Clinton Avenue Residents) On Monday, May 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., the Township of Washington will be holding the annual Memorial Day Parade. The Parade route will again start at the intersection of Washington Avenue. and Clinton Avenue. Clinton Avenue will be used as a staging area for Parade participants. [...]