How many police officers does the North Bergen Police Department have?
The North Bergen Police Department currently has 123 sworn law enforcement officers
and 19 civilian employees.
How do I become a North Bergen Police Officer? The North Bergen Police
Department is a civil service employer and is governed by rules set forth by the
New Jersey Department of Personnel. As a result, we select candidates from eligibility
lists that are supplied to us by the State of New Jersey. Township residents wishing
to pursue a career with the North Bergen Police Department must obtain a Law Enforcement
Exam (LEE) test application through the New Jersey Department of Personnel (NJDOP).
For more information visit our employment section.
How do I become a North Bergen Police Department emergency dispatcher?
Residents of the Township of North Bergen who wish to pursue a career as an emergency
dispatcher for the North Bergen Police Department can contact the North Bergen Department
of Public Safety for more information. The Department of Public is located on the
second floor of Township Hall. The address for North Bergen Township Hall is...
4233 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen, New Jersey 07047
Their telephone number is (201) 392-2031.
How do I know whether to dial 911 or the police department main telephone number?
Only dial 911 when there is a life or death emergency that requires the immediate
response of emergency service such as police, fire or emergency medical services.
All 911 calls are received by emergency 911 operators who are trained to screen
calls quickly and efficiently. When there is a situation that requires police response
but is not an emergency, use one of the non-emergency 7-digit telephone numbers
found in our police directory or dial the police dispatch center at (201) 392-2100.
How can I get a North Bergen Police Department uniform patch? We receive
many requests from patch collectors to obtain one of our police uniform patches.
Due to the limited resources of uniform patches, as well as security concerns, the
North Bergen Police Department is currently unable to honor any patch requests at
this time. We appreciate your interest in the North Bergen Police Department and
apologize for this inconvenience.
How do I address a letter to the Chief of Police or any other member of the police
department? Letters being mailed to the Chief of Police or any other
member should be addressed as follows...
Rank or Title and Name of Police Department Member
North Bergen Police Department
Law & Public Safety Building
4233 Kennedy Boulevard North Bergen, NJ 07047
How do I go about commending an officer? When you want to say thank
you for a job well done by a police officer or other employee of the North Bergen
Police Department, you can visit or call the North Bergen Police Department during
regular business hours and ask to speak to a supervisor. You can also write a letter
or print and fill out our officer commendation form and mail it to the North Bergen
Police Department, Law & Public Safety Building, 4233 Kennedy Boulevard, North Bergen,
New Jersey, 07047, Attention: Chief's Office. Please try to remember the name of
the employee or officer, the date of the occurrence, and the circumstances of how
your were assisted. The incident will be reviewed and the police officer or employee
could receive an award or letter of commendation.
What should I do if there is a dog running loose in my neighborhood?
If there is a dog or any other animal in your neighborhood that you believe may
be pose an imminent threat, please call the North Bergen Police Department dispatch
center at (201) 392-2100 immediately. Any other animal complaints may be forwarded
to the North Bergen Township Health Department by calling (201) 392-2084.
Where do I pay a ticket? Tickets can be paid in person through the
North Bergen Township Violations Bureau. The Violations Bureau is located on the
first floor of the North Bergen Township Law & Public Safety Building. The address
for the Law & Public safety building is:
4233 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen, New Jersey, 07047
Their telephone number is (201)392-2088.
Please contact the Violation Bureau for more information including hours of operation.
People can also pay most tickets on-line through the New Jersey State Municipal
Courts Direct website.
How do I request to ride along in a police car for a school project?
Due to safety purposes, the North Bergen Police Department is not accepting requests
for ride-alongs at this time. We appreciate your interest in the North Bergen Police
Department and apologize for this inconvenience.
What can I do about motor vehicles constantly speeding down the street?
Please contact the North Bergen Police Department Traffic Bureau at (201) 392-2136
during regular business hours to report any habitual incidents of speeding down
residential streets. If there is an aggressive driver creating an immediate threat
or nuisance you should contact the North Bergen Police Department dispatch center
at (201) 392-2100. Please try and document any information on the vehicle in question
including license plate number, state of registration, color, make, model, and driver
description.
What can I do if I believe there are drugs being sold in my neighborhood?
Please contact the North Bergen Police Department Detective Bureau at (201) 392-2095
to report any criminal activity that you may have witnessed in the past. You may
report this incident anonymously. If you are observing a criminal incident occurring
progress, please contact the North Bergen Police Department dispatch center at (201)
392-2100 or dial 9-1-1!
What can I do about noisy neighbors? Please call the North Bergen Police
Department dispatch center at (201) 392-2100 to report any noise complaint that
may be occurring in your neighborhood.
What can I do if my neighbor's dog keeps barking constantly? Please
call the North Bergen Police Department dispatch center at (201) 392-2100 to report
any noise complaint that may be occurring in your neighborhood. You may also call
the Township of North Bergen Health Department at (201) 392-2084 to report an animal
nuisance.
What can I do about repeat car alarms? Please call the North Bergen
Police Department dispatch center at (201) 392-2100 to report any noise complaint
that may be occurring in your neighborhood.
Who do I contact to complaint about an abandoned vehicle? Please contact
the North Bergen Police Department Traffic Bureau at (201) 392-2136 during regular
business hours to report any motor vehicle that appears to have been abandoned in
your neighborhood.
How do I go about getting a gun permit? Please reference our Firearms
Application Guidelines section for more information regarding the acquisition of
firearms.
Where do I get a copy of a police report? Police reports can be obtained
in person at the North Bergen Police Records Bureau located on the second floor
of the North Bergen Township Law & Public safety Building. The address for the
Law & Public Safety building is:
4233 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen, New Jersey, 07047.
The North Bergen Police Department Records Bureau hours of operation are Monday
through Friday, from 9:00am to 3:30pm, excluding national holidays. If you wish
to receive a report by mail, you must send in a written request, along with a self-addressed
stamped envelope and $10.00 money order.
Please contact Records Bureau at (201)392-2145 if you require any further information.
How do I obtain a handicapped parking permit? An individual who has
temporarily lost the use of one or more limbs, is temporarily disabled as to be
unable to ambulate without the aid of an assisting device, or had had their mobility
otherwise temporarily limited as certified by a physician, may be eligible for a
temporary handicapped parking permit. To be eligible for a temporary handicap parking
permit, the applicant must obtain an application (ISM/SS-68) from the North Bergen
Police Department Traffic Bureau located at North Bergen Police Department Annex.
The North Bergen Police Annex is located at:
6100 Tonnelle Avenue
North Bergen, New Jersey, 07047
It is recommended that the application be picked up in person
by the applicant. The applicant must have their physician certify the application.
The application MUST be completed by a licensed physician or it will not be accepted.
Return the completed application to the Police Traffic Bureau along with a $4.00
money order to begin the application process. For more information, please contact
the North Bergen Police Department Traffic Bureau at (201) 392-2136. Please note
that permanent handicapped parking placards may only be obtained through the New
Jersey State Motor Vehicle Commission.
Where do I get my fingerprints taken? Fingerprints can be obtained
in person at the North Bergen Police Records Bureau located on the second floor
of the North Bergen Township Law & Public Safety Building. The address for the Law
& Public Safety building is
4233 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen, New Jersey, 07047.
Fingerprinting is usually performed Tuesday through Friday between the hours of
9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. excluding national holidays. Please contact the North Bergen
Police Records Bureau at (201) 392-2145 for more information or to confirm the fingerprinting
schedule.
How do I obtain a liquor license? To obtain a liquor license you must
contact the North Bergen Township Clerk's Office. The Clerk's Office is located
on the first floor of Township Hall. The address for North Bergen Township Hall
is...
4233 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen, New Jersey, 07047
Their telephone number is (201) 392-2031.
What do I have to do to receive Discovery for a trial? Attorneys who
require Discovery must make a written request for the materials in question. All
requests for discover should be forwarded to the North Bergen Police Department
Records Bureau:
North Bergen Police Department Law & Public Safety Building
4233 Kennedy Boulevard
North Bergen, NJ 07047
ATTENTION: Records Bureau/Discovery
Please contact the North Bergen Police Department Records Bureau at (201) 392-2145
for more information. Although discovery fees vary, you may visit our schedule of
fees section for a general cost estimate.