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Township of Washington Police Press Release Approximately 27 years ago, in 1995, enhanced 911 became available everywhere in New Jersey. Since 1995, the systems and protocols for answering, handling and dispatching 911 calls have changed [...]

The Washington Township Police in conjunction The Washington Township Public Affairs Department is now accepting donations for Ukrainian families displaced from the war. We are accepting donations of listed items below. Please use the list [...]

The WT Pack 228 Arrow of Light Scouts met with Chief Skinner this evening. He spoke about the “rule of law,” citizenship, rights as a citizen, applying this to every day life, and then he [...]

The Washington Township Police Department want to advise all residents that no matter what time of day their car should remain locked and valuables should not be in Plain-view. Due to one of our residents [...]

Tonight the Washington Township Police Department participated in the Night to Shine Event, hosted by the Bethany Church.  The Night to Shine Event, which is sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, is an unforgettable prom [...]

Starting off 2022 with anywhere from 0 to 28 inches of snow, starting maybe tonight till sometime maybe tomorrow! We are in a State of Emergency starting at 1700 HRS (5:00 PM). Please stay off [...]

Chief Skinner, Captain Calamari and Lt. Scherer of the Washington Township Police are in New York City to honor NYPD Detective Jason Rivera #FidelisAdMortem #WashTwpPolice #NYPD

According to forecasters, a snowstorm will come together off the East Coast this week.  It is alledgely going to impact New Jersey on Friday night into Saturday. AccuWeather is reporting 6 to 12 inches for the eastern [...]

The Washington Township Police are currently hiring a Special Police Officer Class II (SLEO II). To apply, please click here. To apply, please click here. 

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

Please take a moment to read the below letter from Chief Richard Skinner from the Washington Township Police and Chief Michael Pontillo from the Westwood Police.        

  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 [...]

Tips For Preventing Package Thefts “Porch Pirates” This Holiday Season With online shopping expected to be at an all-time high again because of the coronavirus pandemic, police all over are gearing up for potentially record-breaking [...]

The Township of Washington Police Department wants everyone to have a Safe, Healthy and Happy Halloween!!! We want everyone to celebrate, just in safe way!   Some tips for safe trick or treating can be [...]

____________________________________________________________ Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office Prosecutor Mark Musella PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release: October 24, 2021 For Information Contact: Elizabeth Rebein, Public Information Officer Cell: 201-509-1676 [email protected] is preferred PATRICK J. CAMILLI OF WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP, [...]

Burglary Prevention Tips from the Township of Washington Police Department 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 [...]

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 [...]

It is with deepest regret that The Township of Washington Police Department  announces the passing of (Ret.) Captain Joseph Sacchi.  Captain Sacchi was an officer with our department from 1961 until 1996.  Prior to Joe becoming a Police [...]

Washington Township Police would like to Congratulate Cpl Vincent Santa, PO David Ferrazzano and SO Antonio Parisi on being recognized by the 200 Club last night.  This ceremony was held at the Venetian honoring First [...]

Pink Hats Are Back for October 2021!!! This is the 11th 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 [...]

  🚨Township Police partnered with Frontline Public Safety Solutions!🚨 Frontline offers an online portal that will enable residents to connect with the Police Department! All residents are encouraged to take advantage of this program. Please [...]

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attack on the United States.  We reflect on the past 20 years, and remember the lives lost.  We will never forget the civilians, police officers, [...]