News and Information

On Thursday April 6, 2023 D/Cpl. Cangialosi gave a presentation to approximately 30 senior citizen women at the OLGC regarding Senior Citizen Safety.  All sorts of scams, fraudulent activity and upcoming trends were discussed.  He [...]

March 19-25th is Poison Prevention Week which is focused on raising awareness of poison prevention and the Poison Hotline 1-800-222-1222 Store cleaning products and chemicals out of sight and reach of children. Always store cleaning [...]

Please be advised that on April 15, 2023 the Township of Washington is hosting its Spring into Wellness 5k. Please see the route below:      

2023 Vehicle Safety Recalls Week / March 6-12, 2023 If your car has a recall, get it fixed - it could save a life. Also, check your car for recalls at least twice a year and [...]

PO Bobadilla recently attended a two-day 2023 New Jersey Women in Law Enforcement Conference.  This panel spoke to female officers about struggles they may run into in this field. Officers from the Pascack Valley were [...]

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It is with great sadness the Washington Township Police Department announces the passing of Retired Detective Heather Castronova.  Det. Castronova passed suddenly in the overnight hours due to unknown medical circumstances.  Det. Castronova served with [...]

        Take your role as designated driver seriously — people are relying on you. If you’re attending a party, enjoy the food and nonalcoholic drinks. Refrain from any alcoholic beverages or other [...]

Recently a resident on our East Side of town had their catalytic converter stolen off their vehicle.  It is, and has been, and continues to be a statewide problem.  The reason these catalytic converters are [...]

The Washington Township Police want to remind everyone of some Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety tips! The nice weather is hopefully coming soon, and we want everyone to enjoy it as soon as it gets here [...]

On Thursday, December 5th, Washington Township Brownie Troop #97905 visited Cpl. Cangialosi and other members of the Washington Township Police Department.  They had a tour which included meeting the Officers of the Department and hearing [...]

Thank you to The Bergen County Police Chiefs Association and the Bergen County Police Chiefs Foundation for honoring our Veterans today. Thank you to Washington Township VFW Post 6192 for being a sponsor and donating [...]

As part of the town’s continuing efforts to address storm-water issues, starting Friday, December 2, 2022 Boswell Engineering will be starting to collect data using a flying drone along the southern limit of the Musquapsink [...]

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 – Richard Skinner Director [...]

Tips For Preventing Package Thefts “Porch Pirates” This Holiday Season With online shopping still expected to be at an all-time high, police all over are gearing up for another season of "Porch Pirates".  Sadly, it [...]

Please see below for next weeks current traffic itinerary: 🚧Monday 11/21/22: 7am -1500 hrs E/ B Washington Ave closure at Jackson Ave, follow detour, W/B Washington Ave closed at Pascack Rd… Plan alternate route follow [...]

Please see the below message from PSE&G   FOR RELEASE Learn to Spot and Stop Utility Scams PSE&G shares how customers can protect themselves against scammers   (NEWARK, N.J. – November 14, 2022) Scammers continue [...]

Some of you may have noticed that the Township’s 2022 Road Paving Program has finally begun!! Please remember that while the roads have changed, the speed limits have NOT!  Remember to drive safely and to follow [...]

PBA Local 206 WT Unit wants to congratulate our Officers who received awards tonight! -Cpl Cangialosi received the distinguished community service award -PO Kenny received the apprehension award. -Cpl. Ferrarini received the meritorious service award [...]

On Wednesday, November 2nd, Washington Township Brownie Troop #97904 visited Cpl. Cangialosi and other members of the Washington Township Police Department.  They had a tour which included meeting the Officers of the Department and hearing [...]

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.  Historically home [...]

The Washington Township Police Department is now utilizing Nixle® community notification service.  The web-based service is a geographic-based public notification system available free of charge to residents of Washington Township.  All Swiftreach users were transferred [...]

This past Saturday the Township of Washington held its annual Town Day!  Township Officers had a blast speaking with the residents and handing out swag!!!  We even had a demonstration by the Township Motor Unit!  [...]

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