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Despite the poor weather we had a great turnout at our 2nd Coffee with a Cop Event hosted by the Italian Touch! Coffee flowed as conversations were had.  Coffee with a Cop brings police officers [...]

Our 2nd Coffee with a Cop Event, May 12, 2018 Due to the success of our first Coffee with a Cop event, The Township of Washington Police Department proudly announces our second Coffee with a [...]

The Senior Center located at town hall, is now open for residents in need.  This is open for any resident that needs to stay warm or to utilize a charging station.  Please check in at [...]

There is a powerful nor'easter that is set to hit New Jersey starting tomorrow morning, on the first day of spring.  According to the National Weather Service, forecasters are stating most of New Jersey can [...]

An auto theft ring is allegedly operating in the Northern Valley area of Bergen County.  Within the past week, multiple vehicles have been stolen out of Demarest New Jersey and Harrington Park New Jersey.  The [...]

Due to the success of our first Coffee with a Cop event, The Township of Washington Police Department proudly announces our second Coffee with a Cop event which will be held on May 12, 2018 [...]

A powerful Nor'easter is forming across our area with a dangerous mix of rain, sleet, snow and wind.  According to the National Weather Service, most of New Jersey will experience winds of 25-35 mph with gusts as high as 60 [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department had a recent rise in reports of coyote sightings throughout the Township.  The sightings have mainly been reported on the west side of town near Jackson Avenue and Hoover [...]

Our 1st Coffee With A Cop was very well attended, and we enjoyed the conversations we had with our residents!  Coffee with a Cop brings police officers and the community members they serve together–over coffee–to [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department celebrated National Law Enforcement Day by visiting the Township of Washington Library on January 9, 2018!  We were able to read stories, show off our patrol car and even [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department is officially hosting its first "Coffee with a Cop" on January 16, 2018 at 11:30 AM. Coffee with a Cop will be held at the Township of Washington Library, [...]

Please be advised that due to inclement weather Municipal Court scheduled for today January 4, 2018 is cancelled. If you have any cases or trials please be advised they will be re-scheduled. The Township of [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department would just like to remind everyone that the Winter Weather is upon us!  Please drive carefully and allot more time when traveling this winter season.  This Saturday it is [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department is happy to be a part of the 2017 Annual P.B.A Toy Drive! The Township of Washington Police Department believes in giving back to our community!  One of the [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department would like to remind all residents to lock their vehicles and to take their keys and/or key fobs with them.  Please remove all valuables from your vehicle or hide [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department wants you to know that there have been approximately a dozen diversion burglaries that have been reported in the county in the past few weeks.  According to the Bergen [...]

Washington Township PD attends coyote management seminar There is no cause for alarm. We do not have a coyote problem in Washington Township. We have had a few coyote sightings this year but no incidents [...]

The Washington Township Police Department has participated in The Pink Hat Campaign for several years, helping to raise donation for Breast Cancer research.  We sell Pink Hats for a minimum donation of $25.00 per hat, [...]

Pascack Valley Jr. Police Academy - Class of 2017 Paterson PD K9 Demonstration Paterson PD K9 Demonstration Paterson PD K9 Demonstration Bergen County S.W.A.T. [...]

Alex Hammer, 4, poses with Washington Township Police Lt. Rich Skinner Click here for story      

RESULTS OF THE 35th ANNUAL TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT’S TRAFFIC SAFETY POSTER CONTEST Press Release by Capt. Gregg Hackbarth – 6/25/2016 Photographs by P.O. William Jackson Photographs edited by Lt. John Calamari   The [...]