Today marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on the United States. We reflect on the past 20 years, and remember the lives lost. We will never forget the civilians, police officers, firemen and emergency medical service members who lost their lives that day, as well as those who lost their lives [...]
*New Traffic Pattern Alert* For those that are now going to the Jessie F. George school please take a moment to read the following information: The highlighted area on Palm street shows the area that is now designated for ONEWAY westbound Traffic ONLY. Those dropping their children off in the front of the building are [...]
Back to school is right around the corner! Washington Township Police wish all students a safe and successful school year! Safety is everyone’s responsibility and back-to-school is an opportune time to remind students about important steps that can help keep them safe while out in the community. Parents/guardians are also encouraged to role-play possible [...]
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, especially in our surrounding towns. One of [...]
Township Officers recently stopped by the Washington Grand! In a few weeks Bergen County is hosting a Senior Outreach Awareness program. Today our Officers stopped in, spoke with some residents regarding Identity Theft and Fraud. We also advised our residents about following us on Social Media. We answered some questions of concerns that our residents [...]
As the 4th of July weekend approaches, it is important to stay safe and have fun. Please never leave a lit BBQ unattended. If you plan to drink have a designated sober driver. Hand held sparklers, ground based sparkling devices and novelties (snappers, party poppers..etc) are legal in New Jersey. Fireworks such as, firecrackers, aerial [...]
On Thursday, May 13, 2021, Officers of the Washington Township Police Department were dispatched to the residence on the east side for a report of a juvenile who fell off of her bicycle and was bleeding. The Washington Township Volunteer Ambulance Corps was dispatched to the scene to provide medical assistance. Thanks to the quick [...]
What is #WHATSMYNAME? On March 29, 2019, Samantha Josephson, a 21 year-old senior at the University of South Carolina, was kidnapped and murdered when she was targeted by a person posing as a rideshare driver. Immediately following this unfathomable tragedy, Samantha's parents, Seymour and Marci Josephson, set out to educate others on the importance of ride [...]
The Twp. of Washington Police Department, the Westwood Police Department and the Emerson Police Department regrets to announce the Pascack Valley Junior Police Academy will be cancelled in 2021 due to Covid-19 restrictions. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to running the program next year. Please follow our social media outlets (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) [...]