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Welcome Chief for a day, Chief David Dmitrievsky!

By |June 13th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

On Friday, June 13, 2025, the Washington Township Police Department participated in the Bergen County Chief For A Day event.  The 2025 Washington Township Chief For A Day was 11-year old David Dmitrievsky, an elementary [...]

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Safety Township 2025

By |June 5th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

The Washington Township Police Department in conjunction with the Township of Washington Municipal Alliance is hosting its third “Safety Township” Community Policing program that is going to be held on June 22, 2025.  This program [...]

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The Township of Washington Police Department is proud to announce the implementation of The Blue Envelope Program!

By |May 22nd, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

The Township of Washington Police Department is proud to announce the implementation of The Blue Envelope Program! The Blue Envelope Program represents a collaborative effort aimed at fostering a safer and more understanding environment for [...]

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Official Press Release – May 21, 2025 – Endangering Welfare of Child Arrest

By |May 21st, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 0F 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 [...]

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Official Press Release – May 21, 2025 – Suspicious Incident Arrest

By |May 21st, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 0F 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 [...]

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Memorial Day Parade Information

By |May 21st, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

  Dear Resident (Special Attention: Clinton Avenue Residents) On Monday, May 26, 2025 at 10:00 a.m., the Township of Washington will be holding the annual Memorial Day Parade. The Parade route will again start at [...]

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The 2025 Junior Police Academy Applications are available May 1st!

By |April 29th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

The Washington Township Police Department, The Westwood Police Department & The Emerson Police Department are proud to announce The 2025 Junior Police Academy The continuing focus of Junior Police Academy is to educate students on [...]

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Welcome Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I Scherer and Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I Eckhardt!

By |April 20th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

The Township of Washington Police Department was proud to attend the graduation ceremony for the Bergen County Special Law Enforcement Officer Class I recruits and welcome our two newest members, S.O. Scherer and S.O. Eckhardt. 

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Threat Actors Target Sensitive Information Through Fake Ads

By |April 10th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

Threat actors are increasingly using fake ads as a method to target sensitive information, often employing social engineering techniques like phishing to trick individuals into revealing login credentials, financial details, and other personally identifiable information. [...]

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Official Press Release – March 18, 2025 – Theft by unlawful taking Arrest

By |March 22nd, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

  TOWNSHIP OF WASHINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT 0F 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 – [...]

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Read Across America!

By |March 12th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

Sgt. Cangialosi and P.O. Lerner had the opportunity to each read to a classroom at the Washington School on Friday, March 7 2025 for Read Across America!  The Officers had a great time and we [...]

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Happy National School Resource Officer Day

By |February 17th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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Washington Township Boy Scouts visit the WTPD

By |February 7th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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Earthquake Information

By |January 24th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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Official Press Release – January 22, 2025 – Suspicious Package

By |January 22nd, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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Vehicle thefts on the rise

By |January 22nd, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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Cold Weather Information

By |January 20th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

  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. [...]

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Some tips for after the Storm….

By |January 20th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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Winter Storm Information!

By |January 19th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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WTPD Promotions and Appointments

By |January 8th, 2025|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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

By |December 19th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

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 [...]

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WTPD had a visit from Dawson Palmarini

By |December 11th, 2024|Categories: Uncategorized|

Recently, Washington Township Police Chief John Calamari was contacted to help Dawson Palmariniachieve his goal in breaking the world record to visit as many Law Enforcement/Fire/EMS departments.Lt Roy Scherer reached out to Dawsons father, Vincent [...]

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