News and Information

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment (Township of Washington, Bergen County, NJ) A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on Monday, November 20, 2023 [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of its program to achieve accreditation by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices.  Administered by the New Jersey State [...]

The area has seen a recent uptick in Porch Pirate Activity.  These Porch Pirates seem to be targeting electronics specifically.  The way these thieves operate is they’ll drive or walk through neighborhoods looking for unattended [...]

The Washington Township Police Department congratulates Chief Richard Skinner on his induction to the Fairleigh Dickinson University Chiefs' Circle!

On Monday, October 9, 2023 Washington Township Scout Troop #321 visited the Washington Township Police Department.  Detective Corporal Travis Cangialosi provided insight on the day-to-day responsibilities of the department, how the department keeps the community [...]

The Department of Treasury has the Civic Operations Group, to promote the ANCHOR Tax Rebate Program whose extended deadline is at the end of this year.  They will have canvassers walking door to door all [...]

Paving/Driveway Sealing scams are targeting our area, mainly taking advantage of senior citizens.  Beware of unsolicited offers to do paving or driveway sealcoating work.  Never let solicitors inside your home. Calmly but firmly tell the [...]

Paving and Milling Update Monday 9/18 - Milling to Continue on Pascack Road starting in the area of the Knights of Columbus and ending just south of Linwood Avenue. Road closures can be expected in [...]

Back to school is right around the corner!  Washington Township Police wish all students a safe and successful school year!  Safety is everyone’s responsibility and back-to-school is an opportune time to remind students about important [...]

Please be advised that starting this school year (September 7, 2023) the George School Crossing Guard will be moved to the Crosswalk next to the Parking Lot Entrance on Palm Street. (Please see the map [...]

Pink Hats Are Back for 2023!!! This is the 13th annual year of the Police Pink Hat Sale!  Over 30 police departments, fire departments and PBA’s now participate.  Over $200,000 has been raised to support [...]

The County of Bergen has selected to pave from the Hillsdale border at Ell Road to the Paramus border at Linwood Avenue.  The project is expected to begin on or about Monday August 28th and [...]

On Sunday August 13th, Sgt. Riedel (USN Ret.) Sgt. Parsells and Cpl. Kenny had the pleasure of enjoying coffee and bagels with Mr. Thomas Carbone for his 93rd Birthday. Mr. Carbone is a US Army [...]

Today was our Bicycle Safety Class which was also our final class!  This was our second “Safety Town, Safety Township” Program! We want to Thank all the children who attended!! They did amazing and definitely [...]

#OperationChill   If a Township of Washington Police Officer catches your child in the act during the summer months, they might just get a “ticket", for a complimentary Slurpee that is! The Township of Washington [...]

Parents.... Do you know where your children are after 10 PM? The Township of Washington Police are aware of the latest Social Media challenges/pranks that are going viral that  could result in someone getting hurt.   Recently [...]

The Washington Township Police Department successfully held its third class of Safety Township 2023! Today the children were able to learn about First Aid!  The Trainees had tours of both Washington Township Ambulances!  They were [...]

PSE&G will be installing new gas main on the following roadways from the hours of 7:30am until approximately 6:00pm The following streets will be affected: -Eastview Terrace -White Birch Road -Wayne Place -Sycamore Lane Starting [...]

The Washington Township Police Department successfully held its second class of Safety Township 2023! This program is modeled after “Safety Town”, which is a safety education program designed to teach areas of traffic safety and [...]

The Washington Township Police Department successfully held its first class of Safety Township 2023! This program is modeled after “Safety Town”, which is a safety education program designed to teach areas of traffic safety and [...]

On behalf of the Pascack Valley Jr. Police Academy, we would like to extend our gratitude to all of the agencies that assisted in another successful year!  Our staff and the children appreciate your support! Below [...]

The Washington Township Police wish everyone a Safe, Happy and Healthy Summer!  We want to remind our residents to make safety a priority. We’ve compiled the below safety tips for our residents to be mindful [...]

In a couple of weeks we will be celebrating July 4th.  Please remember that some Fireworks are legal, however there are some that aren’t.    Please be cautious when using fireworks, we do not want [...]

  Township of Washington Now Hiring DISPATCHERS The Township of Washington Police Department has a Full-Time Dispatcher position available immediately. Shifts are 12 hour pitman, day tour. Applying candidates must meet the following criteria: Is a citizen [...]

The Washington Township Police Department in conjunction with the Township of Washington Municipal Alliance is hosting its second “Safety Township” Community Policing program that is starting on July 8, 2023.  This program is modeled after [...]