Public Announcement Regarding the NBPD Bias Incident Investigation Policy
It shall be the policy of the North Bergen Police Department (NBPD) to bring the investigative and enforcement elements of the department into quick action following any and all suspected or confirmed Bias Incidents. Special emphasis shall be placed on victim assistance and community relations in order to reduce victim trauma and community tension or fear. All suspected or confirmed bias Incidents shall be viewed as serious by the NBPD. Bias Incident investigations shall be conducted in a timely fashion using all appropriate resources to rapidly determine the facts and circumstances surrounding each incident. Careful attention will be given to identifying the motive and cause of the Bias Incident and to identifying suspects. Referrals to the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy shall be made as appropriate.
Members of the public are encouraged to report any suspected bias incident or offense that occurs in in the Township of North Bergen by immediately calling the North Bergen Police Department at (201) 392-2100.