News and Information

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 [...]

Governor Murphy Announces Statewide Stay at Home Order, Closure of All Non-Essential Retail Businesses Order Also Prohibits All Social Gatherings, Mandates Work From Home Arrangements for Employees When Possible, and Invalidates Any Conflicting Local and [...]

COVID-19 The Township of Washington Police Department wants all residents to know we are here to help 24/7/365 like always!  If you quarantined (mandatory or self-imposed) due to either a COVID-19 exposure, possible exposure or [...]

Please be aware that individuals are going door to door claiming to be from the Centers for Disease Control. The CDC does NOT deploy teams to go door to door. Residents should not let these [...]

Township of Washington Police Department Community Policing! Chief Skinner participated in “Lunch With The Chief” at Washington School today!  

Township of Washington Police want to let all residents know that we have a MEETUP SPOT, which is an Internet Purchase Exchange location that is under live video recording.  @offerup partners with businesses & police [...]

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 would like to advise all residents there is a new Firearms Licensing Procedure.  The new procedure can be found by clicking here, and also is below.   Applications for [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department would like to advise all residents that mailbox thefts are on the rise throughout Bergen County, especially during the holiday season.  The Township of Washington Police Department strongly urges [...]

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

Please Join us October 31, 2019 at 1:00 PM for Chief Glenn Hooper's Walk Out at the Township of Washington Police Headquarters  

The Township of Washington Police Department would like to advise all residents that Ridgewood Road will be closed tomorrow, Friday October 25, 2019 from 8:30 AM-3;00 PM. Please plan an alternate route and follow the [...]

Trick or Treat down Colonial Boulevard in the Township of Washington on October 31, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM!

The Township of Washington Police Department would like to advise residents of PSE&G Scams that are occurring around our area.  Phone Scams Residential and small business customers have reported receiving phone calls from individuals claiming [...]

Due to the extreme heat today, the Senior Center located at town hall, is now open for residents in need.  This is open for any resident that needs to stay cool or to utilize a charging [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department would like to announce the following promotions of three of its Officers as of July 1, 2019; Corporal Steven Riedel was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, Officer Jason [...]

It is with great honor that the Township Of Washington Police Department is able to announce the retirement of Sgt. Thomas Lawton. Please join us Friday June 28, 2019 at 3:00 PM at the Township of Washington [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department would like to report another successful Coffee with a Cop event!  This time the event was held at Davids Bagel in the Township of Washington Town Center.  We would [...]

       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 [...]