Arsenio Pecora – Chief of Police
Welcome to The Washington Township Police Department website.
The Washington Township Police strongly believe in open communication, and public awareness. We are active on several popular social media platforms and encourage you to follow us. Your input allows us to continually evaluate and improve our efforts to enhance public safety while always maintaining respect for individual’s rights and human dignity.
The Washington Township Police departments mission is to protect, serve, and uplift our community with honor and transparency. We actively choose to hold ourselves to the highest benchmarks of modern policing. Earning our accreditation through the State Association of Chiefs of Police proves this dedication to excellence.
What This Means for Our Community
- Proven Standards: Independent experts regularly review our policies, training, and operations
- Community Partnership: We build lasting trust through open communication and fair treatment for everyone
- Accountability: We use verified best practices to ensure safe, professional, and effective service.
We do not just police our community – we are a part of it. This accreditation reflects our promise to keep learning, improving, and working alongside you to keep our neighborhoods safe. As a department, we strive to improve the quality of life for our residents, businesses, and visitors. As Chief of Police, I am extremely proud of the work my officers do every day. They hold themselves to high professional and ethical standards. These Officers always strive to earn your trust and confidence. Thank you for entrusting us with your safety and welfare.
Arsenio Pecora
Chief of Police