News and Information

The Township of Washington Police Department is seeking a candidate for the position of Crossing Guard!  The application can be found by clicking the following link  Crossing Guard Application   Please submit the filled-out applications [...]

The Washington Township Police Department in partnership with the Bergen County Community Engagement Task Force is proud to announce its participation in a Youth Writing Contest which begins January 19, 2021!  The Topic is "Why [...]

The Washington Township Police Department Facebook page is back up and running!  Please visit our Facebook page by clicking the following link https://www.facebook.com/WashTwpPD/

Yesterday afternoon Officers had the pleasure of giving back to families from our community who have endured so much. Through our "No Shave November " campaign we were able to donate to two different families [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department would like to warn all of our residents about a scam that is being mailed out.  Please see below an example of the mailings: If you receive any mailing [...]

The Washington Township Police Department would like to inform everyone our Facebook Page is temporarily down.  However, our website, Twitter and Instagram pages are up and running!

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch in effect from December 16, 2020 through December 17, 2020 for the Township of Washington.  We are forecasted to receive between 12-18 inches of snow [...]

Navarra Press Release (1) On Sunday December 13, 2020, the Township of Washington Police Department responded to a Manhattan Avenue residence in the vicinity of Hoover Avenue that was broken into and where a physical [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department wants to remind everyone that winter is coming!  Below please find a few Winter Driving tips! – Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed area, such as a [...]

Imposter scams come in many varieties, but all work the same way: a scammer pretends to be someone you trust or know to convince you to send them money.  Please click here to find out [...]

At approximately 4:00 AM on the morning of December 6, 2020, a vehicle was stolen from the driveway of a house on Willow Street in Washington Township, New Jersey.  Two other vehicles in the surrounding [...]

With online shopping expected to be at an all-time high because of the coronavirus pandemic, police all over are gearing up for potentially record-breaking cases of porch pirates.  More than 5.5 million Americans have been victimized [...]

Please be advised we may be in store for some Severe Weather later today into tomorrow. According to forecasters, Friday should get off to a quiet start, but the clouds will thicken in the afternoon [...]

Severe storms are expected to hit New Jersey on Monday, packing 45-mph winds – or worse – and possibly producing a tornado, forecasters say. Power outages are possible. If you experience power outages, please use [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department would like to wish everyone a Safe, Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving. We would like to remind all our residents that more than 1 million COVID-19 cases were reported in [...]

    The Township of Washington Police Department has received reports of a Coyote sighting last night around midnight on the West Side of town.  According to American Animal Control, Coyote attacks on humans are [...]

Please see the below information from PSE&G regarding utility scams!  As always, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Township of Washington Police Department at 201-664-1140 or 911 if it [...]

  The Township of Washington Police Department has partnered with Ring, the video doorbell manufacturer, to participate in their Neighbors app!!!!  The Neighbors app is a free way for residents to receive real-time local crime [...]

What you can do now: ·     Be ready to communicate about your situation. ·     Make sure you have a family emergency plan. ·     Charge your phones, tablets, power backups and other mobile devices. ·      If [...]

October 30th traditionally has been known as Cabbage/Mischief Night.  Please be aware that we are still in the middle of a COVID-19 pandemic and the last thing anyone needs is damage to their property or [...]

National First Responders Day on October 28 recognizes the heroic men and women who make it their business to take immediate action when disaster strikes.  We want to Thank All First Responders, Police, EMS and [...]

Halloween is not canceled in the Township as of now, however due to state social distancing regulations, Colonial Blvd, which has been the hub of Halloween festivities will NOT be closed off to traffic as [...]

In conjunction with Westwood and the Westwood Regional School District, out of an abundance of caution and to hopefully get our children back into the school environment as soon as possible.... The Township will be [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department is participating in No-Shave November again! The Township of Washington Police Department is proud to announce that it is participating in No-shave November again this year!  Police Officers with [...]

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 [...]