News and Information

       In order to apply to the Pascack Valley Jr. Police Academy, please click HERE to print out the Junior Police Academy Application.  Please complete the required forms and return them to the Township of [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department would like to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day.  On this day we honor and remember those who have perished while serving out country.  We would like to also thank [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department Traffic Bureau under direction of Sgt. Glock, and along with the cooperation of the Community Policing Program, held its 38th Annual Poster Contest! This program is run in conjunction [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department would like to remind all residents of the Memorial Day Parade, which is being held on May 27, 2019 from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM.  We hope to see [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department would like to advise all residents that Linwood Avenue will be shut down starting Monday May 20, 2019 for approximately three days.  The Township of Washington Police Department will [...]

You may or may not have seen the #9pmroutine, and if you haven't, you'll see it now as the Township of Washington Police Department is joining the nationwide #9pmroutine! We are not only taking to [...]

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 [...]

  The Township of Washington Police Department is back in the Elementary schools!  Detective Castronova is teaching the L.E.A.D program, which is Law Enforcement Against Drugs.  Detective Castronova is going to teach students to live [...]

JUVENILE OF WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, NJ CHARGED WITH ROBBERY, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT, ENDANGERING AN INJURED VICTIM, LEAVING THE SCENE OF A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT RESULTING IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, AND ASSAULT BY AUTO Acting Bergen County Prosecutor [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department would like to remind you that If you see something, Say something! Report any suspicious activity to the Township of Washington Police Department or by calling 1-866-4-SAFE-NJ.

The Township of Washington Police Department along with the Bergen County Prosecutors Office are investigating an incident that occured on Monday January 28, 2019.  There has been no official press release at this time and any [...]

    Coffee With A Cop was another success! Thank you to the Township of Washington Library for allowing us to host the event! Please look for our next even in the Spring of 2019, it will [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department wants to remind everyone that winter is here!  With the expected upcoming storms we would like to bring you some winter driving tips! Below please find a few Winter [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department spent National Law Enforcement Day reading books and showing our Patrol Vehicle off to some very lucky children at the Township of Washington Library.   The Township of Washington [...]

  Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day!  This day was founded in 2015 to thank Police Officers across the country for all the daily sacrifices they make for their communities.  Law Enforcement Officers of [...]

Team Alex joined up with Jessie F George School to host their 2nd annual toy drive for Tomorrow’s Children’s Fund which helped benefit the pediatric oncology patients and their families at Hackensack Children’s Hospital. The Township [...]

Please join us for our Next Coffee with a Cop Event! Come join the Township of Washington Police Department at our next Coffee with a Cop event, which will be held January 24, 2019 from 10:00 [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department are urging all residents to be diligent this holiday season by locking their homes, setting alarms, and leaving lights on both inside and outside of their homes.  According to the [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect who was captured on video attempting to burglarize a Township home on Wednesday evening. Around 6:30 p.m., a security [...]

The Annual PBA Toy Drive is right around the corner!   If you wish to donate, NEW UNWRAPPED toys for children can be dropped off at the Township of Washington Police Department.   If you have any [...]

As mating season for deer begins, drivers will start to see more Deer interfering with the roadways. This means drivers need to demonstrate more caution on the roadways.  “Animal-vehicle collisions start to increase in October [...]

 The veterans of our military services have put their lives on the line to protect the freedoms that we enjoy. They have dedicated their lives to their country and deserve to be recognized for their [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department Traffic Bureau, under direction of Sgt. Glock, has received a 2018 Community Traffic Safety Award of Excellence from AAA Northeast!

The Township of Washington Police Department would like to announce the following promotions of three of its Officers as of November 1, 2018; Sergeant Arsenio Pecora was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, Corporal Saverio [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department is proud to announce that it is participating in the first No-shave November in this departments history!  Police Officers with the Township of Washington Police Department are putting away razors to [...]