3/20/2020
The Bergenfield Police Department
has been working tirelessly with the Mayor & Council, local, State and
Federal Health agencies during the current COVID-19 health crisis. These are challenging
times but we will get through this together. Be assured that you will continue
to receive the highest quality of service and professionalism from our officers.
There are a few changes that we are
implementing to our normal procedures. We are seeking your help with these
changes in order to safeguard the health of all our residents and the Borough’s
first responders.
If you and/or a current or former member of your
household is displaying any signs of a respiratory illness to include fever,
cough, difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, please notify police
dispatch when you call so that our officers can utilize the proper Personal
Protection Equipment (PPE) when responding to your home.
Officers have been instructed to maintain
social distancing as much as possible and will keep a 6-foot interview distance
from everyone. This is in accordance with recommendations given by the Centers
for Disease Control (CDC) which is the same universal precaution that is being
recommended to the public as well.
For calls for service that do not
jeopardize public safety or do not require immediate assistance, we are asking
you to call the Police Department at (201) 387-4000 instead of responding directly.
The Police Dispatch will then notify an officer who will contact you by phone
to gather pertinent information to complete an Investigation Report. You will
receive a case number and the officer’s name for future reference.
Furthermore, overnight parking
restrictions will remain suspended until March 30th so there is no
need to call the police desk to report your vehicle. As a reminder, please park
your vehicles in a manner that would not obstruct the passage of any emergency
vehicles.
On behalf of everyone at the
Bergenfield Police Department, thank you for your anticipated cooperation
during these difficult times, and, we wish you and your families all of the best.
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Chief of Police
Mustafa Rabboh
