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Happy National School Resource Officer Day

Saturday was National School Resource Officer Day!  Today, we celebrate and thank our Special Law Enforcement Class III Officer's for their dedication to keeping our schools safe. From building positive relationships with students to ensuring a safe learning environment, their impact goes a long way! Join us in showing appreciation for these everyday heroes who [...]

By |2025-02-17T11:28:21-05:00February 17th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Happy National School Resource Officer Day

Washington Township Boy Scouts visit the WTPD

On Monday February 3, 2025, Washington Township Boy Scouts visited the Washington Township Police Department.  They were greeted by Lt. Scherer and Sgt. Cangialosi who provided a tour of the vehicles and headquarters.  During the visit, the Officers spoke about the profession, services provided to the residents and how things are done.  The Scouts and [...]

By |2025-02-07T14:27:36-05:00February 7th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Washington Township Boy Scouts visit the WTPD

Earthquake Information

According to the US Geological Survey, our area was rocked by a 2.4 magnitude earthquake.  The reason we felt it in Washington Township is because it was reported to be centered about 1 kilometer east-southeast of Paramus New Jersey.   During an Earthquake:  STAY CALM!   If you are INDOORS -- STAY THERE! Get under a [...]

By |2025-01-24T14:04:47-05:00January 24th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Earthquake Information

Official Press Release – January 22, 2025 – Suspicious Package

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OF 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 Wednesday January 22, 2025 the Township of Washington Police Department was dispatched to a residence in the 300 [...]

By |2025-01-22T19:04:08-05:00January 22nd, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Official Press Release – January 22, 2025 – Suspicious Package

Vehicle thefts on the rise

Recently there has been a rise in motor vehicle thefts in Bergen County, New Jersey… especially in our surrounding towns.  In the majority of these cases, stolen vehicles have been left unlocked by the owner with a key fob left in the car allowing a thief to immediately drive it away.  There has also been [...]

By |2025-01-22T08:22:03-05:00January 22nd, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Vehicle thefts on the rise

Cold Weather Information

  Forecasters are reporting that Tommorow morning, with a fresh snowpack, low temperatures are expected to drop to around 10 degrees. With a breeze, the wind chill ("feels like" temperature) can be around zero degrees.  Tuesday's afternoon's highs will only reach the lower 20s or so. Partly sunny, dry, and breezy. Here are a few [...]

By |2025-01-20T21:03:48-05:00January 20th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Cold Weather Information

Some tips for after the Storm….

Please see below for some “house keeping” tips for our residents:   “No person shall cause the accumulation of snow and ice on any street or roadway in such a manner as to endanger pedestrians or obstruct the vision of motorists. In no event shall snow or ice be or be caused to be piled on any corner by [...]

By |2025-01-20T17:15:46-05:00January 20th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Some tips for after the Storm….

Winter Storm Information!

There is a Winter Storm Watch issued by the US National Weather Service New York NY WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * [...]

By |2025-01-19T06:51:39-05:00January 19th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Winter Storm Information!

WTPD Promotions and Appointments

Township of Washington Police want to Congratulate the following Officers on their promotions: Cpl. Santa was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. PO Luscombe was promoted to the rank of Corporal. SO Riedel was promoted to Police Officer We are also proud to announce appointments of the following Officers: Special Officer II Montalbano Special Officer [...]

By |2025-01-08T08:27:39-05:00January 8th, 2025|Uncategorized|Comments Off on WTPD Promotions and Appointments

Official Press Release – December 19, 2024 – Attempted Residential Burglary

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OF 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 The Township of Washington Police Department would like to inform the residents that yesterday December 18, 2024 at approximately [...]

By |2024-12-19T15:43:42-05:00December 19th, 2024|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Official Press Release – December 19, 2024 – Attempted Residential Burglary
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