Robert A. Wilson
Chief of Police
The Teaneck Police Department was established to protect the rights and property of the Teaneck citizens as well as preventing and solving crimes. It is our goal to work in partnership with the community to provide a sense of security while preserving and improving the quality of life in our Township. We shall strive to promote community partnerships and elevate the level of public safety through continuous training, technology upgrades and law enforcement.
The officers and employees of the Department are committed to provide service with honor, integrity and respect. Members are held to the highest standards of conduct and professionalism in their activities.
Emergency: The Teaneck Police Department is a Public Safety Answering and Dispatch Point for the 9-1-1 system. Any request for an emergency response from police, fire or ambulance can be made by dialing 9-1-1. This number should be used for EMERGENCIES ONLY. Non-emergency calls to the Police Department may be made to (201) 837-2600.
Community Policing Bureau: This unit is staffed by Officers dedicated to meeting the Police Department’s mission of developing and maintaining a positive partnership with the community we serve. Our unit strives to involve the community as partners in problem solving, reducing crime and improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods. These officers administer community programs (Neighborhood Watches, D.A.R.E., G.R.E.A.T., National Night Out, Citizen’s Police Academy, and Junior Police Academy) in an effort to foster mutually beneficial ties to the community as a whole. It is clear that together, the police and the citizens make a powerful team by working closely to better our Township. You can contact the Community Policing Bureau at 201-837-8759.
“Crime Stoppers”: Money is given to individuals for providing information that leads to a criminal arrest. All calls are kept strictly confidential and the caller may remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers may be contacted at (201) 833-4222.
Detective Bureau: Individuals or groups are encouraged to contact the Detective Bureau to discuss matters related to crime and criminal investigations. The Computer Investigation & Technology Unit is also available to discuss the dangers of the internet and computer safety. The Detective Bureau can be contacted at (201) 837-2565.
Juvenile Bureau: The specially trained members of the Juvenile Bureau are all experts in their field and are available to speak to families, groups or individuals on a wide range of topics related to crime, gangs, and families in crises or for assistance with the Juvenile Justice System. The Juvenile Bureau can be contacted at (201) 833-0495.
Service Bureau: Reports are available in our Records Bureau (Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, closed holidays). Residents may call the Records Bureau at (201) 837-2551 to arrange for alarm registrations. The Identification Bureau can be contacted by calling (201) 837-2573 to apply for or review liquor license identification cards or firearms purchase applications.
Traffic Bureau: Citizens can request that the radar trailer be placed on their street to alert oncoming vehicles of the speed at which they are traveling. Officers certified in the operation of radar will remove the trailer after a few days and follow up with enforcement. The Traffic Bureau can be contacted at (201) 837-2600 for
Chief of Police
The Teaneck Police Department was established to protect the rights and property of the Teaneck citizens as well as preventing and solving crimes. It is our goal to work in partnership with the community to provide a sense of security while preserving and improving the quality of life in our Township. We shall strive to promote community partnerships and elevate the level of public safety through continuous training, technology upgrades and law enforcement.
The officers and employees of the Department are committed to provide service with honor, integrity and respect. Members are held to the highest standards of conduct and professionalism in their activities.
Emergency: The Teaneck Police Department is a Public Safety Answering and Dispatch Point for the 9-1-1 system. Any request for an emergency response from police, fire or ambulance can be made by dialing 9-1-1. This number should be used for EMERGENCIES ONLY. Non-emergency calls to the Police Department may be made to (201) 837-2600.
Community Policing Bureau: This unit is staffed by Officers dedicated to meeting the Police Department’s mission of developing and maintaining a positive partnership with the community we serve. Our unit strives to involve the community as partners in problem solving, reducing crime and improving the quality of life in our neighborhoods. These officers administer community programs (Neighborhood Watches, D.A.R.E., G.R.E.A.T., National Night Out, Citizen’s Police Academy, and Junior Police Academy) in an effort to foster mutually beneficial ties to the community as a whole. It is clear that together, the police and the citizens make a powerful team by working closely to better our Township. You can contact the Community Policing Bureau at 201-837-8759.
“Crime Stoppers”: Money is given to individuals for providing information that leads to a criminal arrest. All calls are kept strictly confidential and the caller may remain anonymous. Crime Stoppers may be contacted at (201) 833-4222.
Detective Bureau: Individuals or groups are encouraged to contact the Detective Bureau to discuss matters related to crime and criminal investigations. The Computer Investigation & Technology Unit is also available to discuss the dangers of the internet and computer safety. The Detective Bureau can be contacted at (201) 837-2565.
Juvenile Bureau: The specially trained members of the Juvenile Bureau are all experts in their field and are available to speak to families, groups or individuals on a wide range of topics related to crime, gangs, and families in crises or for assistance with the Juvenile Justice System. The Juvenile Bureau can be contacted at (201) 833-0495.
Service Bureau: Reports are available in our Records Bureau (Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm, closed holidays). Residents may call the Records Bureau at (201) 837-2551 to arrange for alarm registrations. The Identification Bureau can be contacted by calling (201) 837-2573 to apply for or review liquor license identification cards or firearms purchase applications.
Traffic Bureau: Citizens can request that the radar trailer be placed on their street to alert oncoming vehicles of the speed at which they are traveling. Officers certified in the operation of radar will remove the trailer after a few days and follow up with enforcement. The Traffic Bureau can be contacted at (201) 837-2600 for
Address:
Police Headquarters
900 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666 Phone:
To Report an Emergency
9-1-1
General Business
201-837-2600
Detective Bureau
201-837-2565 Community Policing 201-837-8759
Service Bureau/ID Bureau
201-837-2573
Police Information
201-837-2608
Police Records
201-837-2551
Juvenile Bureau
201-833-0495
Crime Stoppers
201-833-4222
* This webpage is currently in the process of being revised. Please visit us in the near future for additional information.
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