"Meet Our Officers" introducing PO Joseph Arrigo

     Joseph was born in Passaic, NJ and raised in Garfield, NJ.  He attended Garfield High School and graduated in 1996.  Joseph attended Bergen Community College and graduated with an Associate’s Degree in 1999.  Joseph also attended William Paterson and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in 2001.

     Joseph began his law enforcement career in 2005, for the Morris County Sheriff’s Office as a Sheriff’s Officer.  Joseph was in the Protective Services Division and the Community Services Division where he participated in Project Lifesaver.  Joseph was hired in 2012 by the Bergenfield Police Department as a transfer through the Intergovernmental Transfer Program.  Joseph is involved in many community orientated programs such as the Youth Police Academy and D.A.R.E.  

 When not at work, Joseph likes to read and play basketball.  Joseph also likes to spend time with his friends and family.  Joseph looks forward to continuing to provide guidance to the youth of Bergenfield.