Message from Chief Rabboh

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 30^th 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.

___________________________________

Chief of Police
Mustafa Rabboh

HIRING Part-time Records Clerk

Seeking a Police Department’s Records Clerk for a part time position to work Monday through Friday from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Salary range is from ($31,361.69- $38,858.16) No medical benefits are offered with this position.  Must be a U.S. Citizen who is organized, self-motivated, detail oriented and have the ability to multi-task. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to data entry, filing & archiving, general office duties and administration, daily interaction with public and records management. Must be computer literate. Experience in Local Government a plus, but not required. This position requires the handling of confidential and sensitive information and will require a full and thorough background check for the successful candidate.

Applications can be picked up at the Boro Administrator’s Office, Monday through Friday, from 9am-4 pm. All applications must be returned to the Boro Administrator’s Office no later than August 2, 2019.

Chief Cathy Madalone's farewell

Friends,

It is with a heavy heart I bid Bergenfield farewell.  I have been your chief for almost 4 years.  From day one I made community policing my number one platform.   In that time we have accomplished great things together.   I can't express how beyond proud I am of the men and women of the BPD.  We were named the 4^th safest city in the United States by Neighborhood Scout in 2019. 

I believe that feat was in large part due to Bergenfield Police Department’s commitment to community policing. We formed partnerships and worked together to reduce crime and the fear of crime.  We brought back the chaplain program,  we created an amazing youth police academy, we attended functions,  events, played basketball, ran through sprinklers,  had snow ball fights,  and were always there to talk to, to lean on, in both good times and bad. We created a community that was inclusive even though our demographics screamed differences.   We broke down barriers and worked together.  

I would like to thank the members of the mayor and council, the Borough Administrator, and all of the Borough Department heads for their support of me and the Police Department.  Without their help, our success would have been much more difficult to accomplish.  

I will be bringing my community policing philosophy to Pacific Grove, CA along with my 25 years of experience from Bergenfield and law enforcement to their community and Police Department.  I look forward to becoming a part of their community as I did in Bergenfield on day one, back in August of 1994.  I am excited for my new venture and already feel welcomed from their staff and community. 

If I named every member of our community that impacted me, this letter would turn into a novel.   I will just say each and every one of you hold a special place in my heart and I am eternally grateful. Individually, you know how you impacted me.

I leave you in great hands with the members of BPD and my administration.  DC Massey and Captain Rabboh both shared in my vision of community policing during my tenure as Chief.  DC Massey was born and raised in Bergenfield and Capt Rabboh did as I did and became part of the community by getting involved. 

This opportunity is bittersweet.  I was honored to be your first female officer, and first to attain every rank including becoming first chief in a Bergen County municipality on Sept 1, 2015. 

A great leader makes a place better than they received it and hopes that those who follow will continue on that path and make it even better.   I hope I exceeded your expectations during my time as your Chief

Thank you all, I wish all of you nothing but the best.

Warmest Regards,

Chief Cathy Madalone

2019 Police Youth Academy Update

Good morning all,

 

Hope everyone is doing well. Parents have reached out to me in regards to eligibility for returning kids. As you may be aware, we have revamped our selection process to give kids who have never participated in the program the first opportunity to register. There are currently 15 spots remaining.

I understand this is disappointing to many but keep in mind the purpose of the program. I cannot thank you enough as you guys are ultimately responsible for its success. 

 

Due to the limited number of spots available (15),  I am requesting you to respond back to me with your child's name only if you're interested. The return email must be received by noon time Monday 4/29/2019. Any emails received after that time will not be considered.

 

Upon tallying the number of cadets interested, and to be as fair as possible,  I will place all the names in a container and randomly pick the fifteen remaining spots. The selection process will be conducted on April 29th @ 6 pm in the court room for anyone who is interested in attending. The results will be emailed the following day to the parents whose kids were selected.

 

I realize that some of the parents on this email do not have any children that are eligible to return but would kindly ask you to pass along the information to anyone I may have missed. Thank you

 

The academy is from July 22-26.

 

 

Capt. Mustafa Rabboh
198 N. Washington Ave
Bergenfield, NJ 07621
mrabboh@bergenfieldnjpd.org
201-387-4000 ext. 4002

2019 Police Youth Academy

Police Youth Academy Applications will be distributed starting on April 4th, 2019 @ 9am, in the Borough Hall lobby (198 N. Washington Ave). Eligibility will be for first time Bergenfield residents who have never participated in this program AND who are entering the 6^th, 7^th or 8^th grade as of September 2019. For instance, if your child is CURRENTLY in the 5^th, 6^th or 7^th grade and has never participated in the program, your child would be eligible for an application. If your child is currently in the 8^th grade, or has already participated in the program, your child is not eligible.

Applications must be fully completed and returned no later than April 11^th @ 8 am to secure your child’s enrollment. Applications during this period are only for new cadets. Parents will only be able to take one application per child. No applications will be given for friends, neighbors, others as each application is numbered. Any new cadet not returning his/her application before April 11^th will be considered as a returning cadet and will not receive priority enrollment.

Upon confirming the number of new cadets registered and if any remaining slots are available, applications will be open to returning cadets on April 18th. More information will follow as the date nears. The number of applications available will be dictated by the number of new cadets signing up.

The academy is free of charge and will begin on Monday, July 22, and run through Friday, July 26, 2019

Bergenfield PD Re-Accreditation

PRESS RELEASE

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

(Bergenfield / Bergen County, NJ) A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) will arrive on Monday, April 8, 2019, to examine all aspects of the Bergenfield Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services Chief Cathy Madalone announced today.

            “Verification by the team that the Bergenfield Police Department meets the Commission’s “best practice” standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence”, Chief Madalone said.

As part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team. They may do so by telephone or email.  The public may call 201-387-4000 x4012 on Monday, April 8, 2019, between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:00 am.  Email comments can be sent to mrabboh@bergenfieldnjpd.org

Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards.  A copy of the standards is available for inspection at the Bergenfield Police Department 198 N. Washington Ave., Bergenfield, NJ  07621.  Please contact Captain Mustafa Rabboh at 201-387-4000 x 4002. 

Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Bergenfield Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is requested to email the Accreditation Program Director at hdelgado@njsacop.org or write the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053.

The Bergenfield Police Department must comply with NJSACOP LEAP standards in order to achieve accredited status.  Chief Madalone indicated, “Accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits, increased community advocacy, and more confidence in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to community needs.” 

The Accreditation Program Director for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police is Mr. Harry J Delgado, Ed.S.  “The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar New Jersey law enforcement agencies.  The assessors will review written materials, interview agency members, and visit offices and other places where compliance with the standards can be observed.  Once the Commission’s assessors complete their review of the agency, they will report to the full Commission, which will then decide if the agency is to be granted accredited status”, Harry J Delgado stated. 

Accreditation is valid for a three-year period during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting to their continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police through its New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission is the legitimate authority and accreditation agency in the state of New Jersey. For more information regarding the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission please write the Commission at New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053 or email hdelgado@njsacop.org

Media Contact:

Captain Mustafa Rabboh 201-387-4000 ext. 4002 mrabboh@bergenfieldnjpd.org

BPD Salutes those who served: Veteran's Day, November 11, 2018

              The men and women of the Bergenfield Police Department extend their heartfelt gratitude to all veterans of the United States Armed Forces on this Veteran's Day for November 11, 2018. We salute and honor all those who have served this great country and thank them for their sacrifice, dedication and loyalty. Those veterans who make their home in the Borough of Bergenfield are especially remembered and honored by the officers, telecommunicators and civilian personnel of our police department.
And, to our own officers and personnel who have served, or their sons, daughters, fathers, mothers, sisters or brothers that serve or have served, thank you.
The following officers and 911 telecommunicators of the Bergenfield Police Department have served honorably in the United States Armed Forces:

 

Det. John Brown  

Det. Jon Sommer  

PO John Galarza

PO Marc Rispoli 

Sgt. Michael Dymek

PO Michael Legregni 

     Det. David Tortora       

PO Robert Mader

Sgt. Kyle Witty

PO Firman Masri 

PO John Hwang
PO Timothy Knapp
PO Eugenio Estevez
PO Christopher Brugger
Det. Rick Tauber
PO Andres Enriquez
PO James Warnet
PO Matthew Siemaszkiewicz
PO Jessica Hunter
PO Oscar Lopez

Telecommunicator Cathy Racas

Telecommunicator Robert Groezinger II

 

Bergenfield police open house

NOvember 11, 2018 10am-12pm Open House Come join the members of the Bergenfield Police Department at “our house.”  We will be conducting an open house from 10:00am - 12:00pm.  You will see the communications area, cell area, offices and police vehicles used on a day to day basis.  We will have light refreshments.  At 11 am please join us in front of Borough Hall to honor our veterans with a short ceremony.

Mosquito spraying in Bergenfield on Thursday, October 4, 2018

Due to the amount of rain in our area, there has been a reported case of West Nile Virus in Bergenfield. As such, the Borough and the County of Bergen are taking proactive measures and will be performing enhanced aerial-based spraying in parts of Bergenfield on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 3 am to 5 am. Aerial spraying is a very effective and safe way to kill adult mosquitoes in large, densely populated areas.
We understand that many people have concerns about exposure during aerial spraying; for those people, health officials suggest the following precautions:

• Minimize exposure. Avoid being outside, close windows and consider keeping pets inside while spraying occurs.
• If skin or clothes are exposed, wash them with soap and water.
• Rinse homegrown fruits and vegetables with water as a general precautionary measure.
• Cover small ornamental fish ponds.
• Because the chemical breaks down quickly in sunlight and water, no special precautions are suggested for outdoor swimming areas.
• Should a resident wish to not have their property sprayed, please contact the Bergen County Mosquito Control at (201) 634-2881.

Also contained in this website posting is a location map of the spraying; frequently asked questions regarding West Nile Virus; helpful hints to safeguard your property against mosquitoes; and other pertinent information. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Bergen County Mosquito Control at (201) 634-2881.

Corey Gallo, Borough Administrator



http://www.bergenfieldborough.com/documents/West-Nile-Virus-Talking-Points.docx

West Nile Virus FAQ

"Bergen Bites Back" flyer

Mosquito-Proof Your Yard Flyer

Bergen County Mosquito ULV Spray Map 2018-Bergenfield

Scourge Insecticide Label

Scourge Insecticide Safety Data Sheet

Mosquito spraying in Bergenfield on Saturday, September 29, 2018

Bergen County will be conducting a street treatment for mosquitos on Saturday, September 29, 2018 between the hours of 4:00 am – 6:00 am in the area of S. Washington Avenue between E. Clinton Avenue and Sylvan Avenue. The rain date is Sunday, September 30, 2018 between the hours of 4:00 am – 6:00 am. Click on links below for more information.



Mosquito Spraying Notice from the Borough Administrator - September 27, 2018

http://www.bergenfieldborough.com/documents/West-Nile-Virus-Talking-Points.docx

West Nile Virus FAQ

"Bergen Bites Back" flyer

Mosquito-Proof Your Yard Flyer

Bergen County Mosquito ULV Spray Map 2018-Bergenfield

Scourge Insecticide Label

Scourge Insecticide Safety Data Sheet

VectoBac WDG Label

VectoBac Safety Data Sheet

Press Release- Fraud Arrest

On Thursday, August 30^th, 2018 at 2:07 pm, officers responded to the Chase Bank at 221 N. Washington Avenue, on the report of a male attempting to cash a fraudulent check.

 Upon arrival, officers interviewed the bank manager and the male suspect, identified as Yaseen Salih, age 21 of East Orange, NJ.  After speaking with the manager and the investigation that followed, it was determined that Mr. Salih attempted to cash two fraudulent checks, which totaled $1834.70.  During the incident, Mr. Salih also attempted to fraudulently use a debit card he had in his possession, which was in another person’s name.

Mr. Salih was placed under arrest and transported to police headquarters without incident. 

A warrant for the following charges was issued for Mr. Salih: 2 counts of 2C:21-1(a)3 (Uttering a Forged Document), 2 counts of 2C:5-1 / 2C:20-3A (Criminal Attempt of Theft), 1 count of 2C:21-17A (Identity Theft), and 1 count of 2C:21-6h (Fraudulent Use of a Credit Card). It was discovered that Mr. Salih is on Federal Probation and due to this arrest, the District Court of NJ issued a Federal Arrest Warrant for Mr. Salih for Violation of Pretrial Release Conditions.

 Mr. Salih was transported to Bergen County Jail without incident pending further court action.

 

 

E & W Main Street Milling and Paving Sept 4-10

 

E/W Main St Milling & Paving Schedule 09/04/18 – 09/10/18

 

Milling

09/04 0700-1700 Milling: W. Main St. between S. Prospect Ave. & Portland Ave.

DETOUR ROUTE

E/B traffic West Church St. to S/B N. Washington Ave to E/B East Main St.

W/B traffic S/B N. Washington Ave. to W/B West Clinton Ave.

 

09/05 0700-1700 Milling: W/E Main St. between Portland Ave. & Hudson St.

DETOUR ROUTE

E/B traffic from West Main to N Front St., E/B West Church St., North Washington, E/B Hickory Ave

W/B traffic from Tenafly to East Clinton Ave. to West Clinton Ave. to N/B Prospect Ave.

 

09/06 0700-1700 Milling: E. Main St. between Hudson St. & Tenafly border.

DETOUR ROUTE

E/B traffic from West Main to North Washington, E/B Hickory Ave

W/B traffic from Tenafly to E. Clinton Ave to N/B Washington Ave. to W/B West Main St.

 

 

E/W Main St Milling & Paving Schedule 09/04/18 – 09/10/18

 

Milling

09/04 0700-1700 Milling: W. Main St. between S. Prospect Ave. & Portland Ave.

09/05 0700-1700 Milling: W/E Main St. between Portland Ave. & Hudson St.

09/06 0700-1700 Milling: E. Main St. between Hudson St. & Tenafly border.

 

 

Paving

 

 

 

09/07 0700-1700 Paving: W/E Main St. between S. Prospect Ave. & S. Woodside Ave.

09/10 0700-1700 Paving: E. Main St. between S. Woodside Ave. & Tenafly border.

 

 

***Scheduled work dates are subject to change due to weather***

 

 

 

Milling/Paving Traffic Plan

River Edge Rd. & N/S Prospect Ave. Milling/Paving Traffic Plan

 

Milling

 

08/14/18 0700-1700 Milling N/S Prospect Ave. between River Edge Rd. & Sugden St.

S/B traffic on N. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Central Ave. to S/B on N. Washington Ave. to W/B on W. Clinton Ave to S. Prospect Ave.  N/B traffic on S. Prospect will be detoured E/B on W. Clinton to N/B on S. Washington Ave. to W/B on W. Central Ave. to N. Prospect Ave.  E/B traffic on Graphic Blvd. will be detoured N/B on Ames Ave. to E/B on Banta Pl. to N. Prospect. (As soon as the intersection of River Edge Rd. & N. Prospect Ave. is clear the detour off of Ames will be moved one block south to River Edge Rd.)  E/B traffic on W. Main St. will be detoured N/B on Ames Ave. to E/B on Banta Pl. to N. Prospect. (As soon as the intersection of River Edge Rd. & N. Prospect Ave. is clear the detour off of Ames will be moved one block south to River Edge Rd.)  W/B traffic on W. Main St. will be detoured S/B on S. Franklin Ave. to W/B on W. Clinton Ave to S. Prospect Ave.  W/B traffic on W. Church St. will be detoured S/B on N. Franklin Ave. to S. Franklin Ave. to W/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S. Prospect Ave.  

 

08/15/18 0700-1700 Milling S. Prospect Ave. between Sugden St. & Hallberg Ave.

N/B Traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be closed at New Bridge Rd.  S/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Main St. to S/B on S. Washington Ave. to W/B on New Bridge Rd.  W/B traffic on W. Clinton Ave. will be detoured S/B on Melrose Ave. to S/B Wildrose Ave. to New Bridge Rd.  E/B W. Clinton Ave. will be detoured S/B on S. Vivyen St. to E/B on Somers Ave. across S. Prospect Ave. to E/B on Homestead Pl. (This will be temporary until W. Clinton Ave. at S. Prospect Ave. is clear of milling equipment)

 

08/16/18 0700-1700 Milling S. Prospect Ave. between Hallberg Ave. & New Bridge Rd.

S/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Broad St. to S/B on Woodbine St. to New Bridge Rd.  N/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be closed at New Bridge Rd.

 

***During the Milling part of the project, residents living in the work zone will be assisted if possible to get to their residences, as long as it is not a safety issue. As milling continues south more streets north of the milling will be opened to local traffic.

Paving

08/17/18 0700-1700 Paving River Edge Rd. between Birch Ave. & N. Prospect Ave. then N. Prospect Ave. between River Edge Rd. & Kathryn Pl.

E/B traffic on River Edge Rd. will be detoured S/B on Birch Ave. to Graphic Blvd, E/B on Graphic Blvd. to N. Prospect.  S/B traffic on N. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Central Ave. to S/B on N. Washington Ave. to W/B on W. Clinton Ave to S. Prospect Ave.  N/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Main St. to N/B on Washington Ave. to W/B on W. Central Ave. to N/B on N. Prospect Ave.  E/B traffic on Graphic Blvd. will be detoured S/B on N. Stoughton St. to E/B on W. Main St. to S. Prospect Ave.  W/B traffic on W. Church St. will be detoured S/B on N. Franklin Ave. to W/B on W. Main St. to S. Prospect Ave.

 

08/20/18 0700-1700 Paving N/S Prospect Ave. between Kathryn Pl. & Dalton Pl.

S/B traffic on N. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Church St. to S/B on N. Washington Ave. to W/B on New Bridge Rd.  N/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Broad St to N/B on Woodbine St. to S/B on S/N Front St. to W/B on W. Church St. to N. Prospect Ave.  W/B traffic on W. Main St. will be detoured N/B on N. Franklin Ave. to W/B on W. Church St. to N. Prospect Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Main St. will be detoured N/B on N. Stoughton St. to E/B on Graphic Blvd. to N. Prospect Ave.  W/B traffic on W. Clinton Ave. will be detoured S/B on Melrose Ave. to S/B Wildrose Ave. to New Bridge Rd.  E/B W. Clinton Ave. will be detoured S/B on S. Vivyen St. to E/B on Somers Ave. across S. Prospect Ave. to E/B on Homestead Pl. (This will be temporary until W. Clinton Ave. at S. Prospect Ave. is clear of paving equipment)

 

08/21/18 0700-1700 Paving S. Prospect Ave. between Dalton Pl. & New Bridge Rd.

S/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be detoured E/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S/B on S. Front St. to S/B on Woodbine St. to New Bridge Rd.  N/B traffic on S. Prospect Ave. will be closed at New Bridge Rd.

 

***During the Paving part of the project, residents living in the work zone will be assisted if possible to get to their residences, as long as it is not a safety issue. As paving continues south more streets north of the paving will be opened to local traffic.

S/N Washington Ave Paving Schedule 7/17/2018-7/20/2018

S/N Washington Ave. Paving Schedule 07/17/18 - 07/20/18

Tuesday 07/17  0300-1300 Paving S. Washington Ave. between Liberty Rd. and Magnolia St.

N/B Traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured east on Liberty Rd. to Ivy Ln. to N/B on Knickerbocker Rd. to W/B on E. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave.  S/B Traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured east on E. Clinton Ave. to S/B on Knickerbocker Rd. to W/B on Ivy Lane to W/B on Liberty Rd. to S. Washington Ave.  Local traffic will be able to enter S. Washington Ave. from E. Clinton Ave. and travel S/B up to Carnation St.

Wednesday 07/18  0700-1700 Paving S. Washington Ave. between Magnolia St. and Palisade Ave.

N/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on New Bridge Rd. to N/B on Woodbine St. which turns into S. Front St. to E/B on W. Main St. to N. Washington Ave.  S/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Main St. to S/B on S. Front St. which turns into Woodbine St. to E/B on New Bridge Rd. to S. Washington Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Clinton Ave. will be detoured N/B on Portland Ave. to W. Main St.  W/B traffic on E. Clinton Ave. will be detoured S/B on Murray Hill Tc. to W/B on Sylvan Ave. to S. Washington Ave.  Local traffic N/B will be able to enter S. Washington Ave. from New Bridge Rd. up to Tulip St.      

Thursday 07/19  0700-1700 Paving S/N. Washington Ave between Palisade Ave. and Hickory Ave.

N/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Clinton Ave. to N/B on S. Prospect Ave. to E/B on Columbia Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  S/B traffic on N. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on Columbia Ave. to S/B on N. Prospect Ave. to E/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave. W/B traffic on E. Main St. will be detoured N/B on N. First St. to W/B on Merritt Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Main St. will be detoured S/B on S. Front St. to E/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave. E/B traffic on W. Church St. will be detoured S/B on N. Front St. to E/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave. Local traffic N/B will be able to enter S. Washington Ave at E. Clinton Ave. up to Bergen Ave.  Local traffic S/B will be able to enter N. Washington Ave. at Columbia Ave. up to W. Central Ave.

Friday 07/20  0700-1700 Paving N. Washington Ave between Hickory Ave. and Columbia Ave.

N/B traffic on N. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Church St. to N/B on N. Prospect Ave. to E/B on Columbia Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  S/B traffic on N. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on Columbia Ave. to S/B on N. Prospect Ave. to E/B on W. Church St. to N. Washington Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Central Ave. will be detoured N/B on Dick St. to E/B on Columbia Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  W/B traffic on Hickory Ave. will be detoured S/B on N. First St. to W/B on E. Main St. to S. Washington Ave.  Local traffic N/B will be able to enter N. Washington Ave. at W. Church St. up to W. Johnson Ave.   

 

S/N Washington Ave. Milling Schedule 07/09/18-07/13/18

 

Monday 07/09  0300-1300 Milling S. Washington Ave. between Liberty Rd. and Englewood Ave.

N/B Traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured east on Liberty Rd., to Ivy Ln. to N/B on Knickerbocker Rd. to W/B on E. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave.  S/B Traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured E/B on E. Clinton Ave. to S/B on Knickerbocker Rd. to W/B on Ivy Lane to W/B on Liberty Rd. to S. Washington Ave.  Local traffic will be able to enter S. Washington Ave. from E. Clinton Ave. and travel S/B up to Lilac St. 

Tuesday 07/10  0700-1700 Milling S. Washington Ave. between Englewood Ave. and W. Broad St.

N/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on New Bridge Rd. to S/B on Woodbine St. which turns into S. Front St. to E/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave.  S/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S/B on S. Front St. which turns into Woodbine St. to E/B on New Bridge Rd. to S. Washington Ave.   Local Traffic N/B will be able to enter S. Washington Ave. at New Bridge Rd. up to Sylvan Ave.  Local traffic S/B will be able to enter S. Washington Ave. at E. Clinton Ave. up to Terhune St.

Wednesday 07/11  0700-1700 Milling S. Washington Ave. between W. Broad St. and Palisade Ave.

 N/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on New Bridge Rd. to S/B on Woodbine St. which turns into S. Front St. to E/B on W. Main St.  S/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Main St. to S/B on S. Front St. which turns into Woodbine St. to E/B on New Bridge Rd. to S. Washington Ave.   E/B traffic on W. Clinton Ave. will be detoured N/B on Portland Ave. to E/B on W. Main St. to N. Washington Ave.  W/B traffic on E. Clinton Ave. will be detoured S/B on Murray Hill Tc. to W/B on Sylvan Ave. to S. Washington Ave.  Local traffic N/B will be able to enter S. Washington Ave. from New Bridge Rd. up to Elm St.      

Thursday 07/12  0700-1700 Milling S/N. Washington Ave. between Palisade Ave. and W. Johnson Ave.

N/B traffic on S. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Clinton Ave. to N/B on S. Prospect Ave. to E/B on Columbia Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  S/B traffic on N. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on Columbia Ave. to S/B on N. Prospect Ave. to E/B on W. Clinton Ave. to S. Washington Ave.  W/B traffic on E. Main St. will be detoured N/B on N. First St. to W/B on Hickory Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Main St. will be detoured N/B on N. Front St. to W/B on W. Church St. to N/B on Ralph St. to E/B on W. Central Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Church St. will be detoured N/B on Ralph St. to E/B on W. Central Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  Local traffic N/B will be able to enter S. Washington Ave at E. Clinton Ave. up to Bergen Ave.  Local traffic S/B will be able to enter N. Washington Ave. at Columbia Ave. up to Hickory Ave.     

 

Friday 07/13  0700-1700 Milling N. Washington Ave. between W. Johnson Ave. and Columbia Ave.

N/B traffic on N. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on W. Church St. to N/B on N. Prospect Ave. to E/B on Columbia Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  S/B traffic on N. Washington Ave. will be detoured W/B on Columbia Ave. to S/B on N. Prospect Ave. to E/B on W. Church St. to N. Washington Ave.  E/B traffic on W. Central Ave. will be detoured N/B on Dick St. to E/B on Columbia Ave. to N. Washington Ave.  W/B traffic on Hickory Ave. will be detoured S/B on N. First St. to W/B on E. Main St. to S. Washington Ave.  Local traffic N/B will be able to enter N. Washington Ave. at W. Church St. up to Demott Ave.  Local traffic S/B will be able to enter N. Washington Ave. at Columbia Ave. up to Hickory Ave.  

Bergen County Youth Academy

APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED FOR

2018 BERGEN COUNTY YOUTH POLICE ACADEMY

 

The Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office and Bergen County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the Bergen County Youth Police Academy – Class #14.

The Academy is a two-week full-day program that is offered free of charge to Bergen County high school students who are entering the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grades. The camp is funded through the use of monies forfeited from criminal enterprises and is staffed by members of the Sheriff’s Office and Prosecutor’s Office. This year’s Academy will run from July 9 through July 20, 2018.

“Designed by law enforcement professionals, the Academy provides high school students with a real understanding of what police academy cadets experience,” stated Acting Prosecutor Dennis Calo. “This unique opportunity for young people focuses on self-respect, respect of others, teamwork, and commitment to one’s goals.”

 

Sheriff Michael Saudino added, “In keeping with the Academy’s motto of ‘Honor, Respect, and Commitment,’ I am proud to host this important program again for the youth of Bergen County.”

The objective of the Academy is to educate young people about public service, including emergency services, law enforcement, and government agencies. The curriculum involves hands-on, interactive educational activities as well as daily physical training. Cadets learn the importance of teamwork, endurance, and setting and achieving goals, with direct guidance from law enforcement officers.

The Youth Police Academy is headquartered at the Bergen County Jail in Hackensack, and the cadets spend several days at the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Institute in Mahwah. Application forms, which are available at local high schools, police departments, or online at www.BCPO.net (at Resources tab), must be submitted by May 1, 2018. Space is limited. Any questions can be directed to outreach@bcpo.net.

Press Release- Burglary spree arrest

Between July 2017 and September 2017, the Bergenfield Police experienced a string of commercial burglaries, which occurred mainly during the overnight to early morning hours. Twenty-four burglaries were reported between 7-14-17 and 9-27-17. The actor, who was committing the burglaries, appeared to be targeting businesses which had cash at the locations. Video surveillance was obtained from some of the burglaries, which showed the actor wearing a mask, gloves, and most distinctively, a backpack, linking the actor to several of the burglaries.

 

On 9-27-17, the same actor committed a burglary to Burger King, located at 250 S. Washington Avenue. After this incident, officers and detectives gave chase of the suspect, but was able to avoid apprehension.

After an 8-month investigation, information was developed that the actor, identified as Aaron Sukhdeo, a 27-year-old male from Bergenfield, was responsible for the Burglaries. On 3-26-18, members of the Bergenfield Police Detective Bureau under the supervision of Det. Sgt. William Duran, arrested Aaron Sukhdeo after being released from the Bergen County jail on a separate charge and charged him on a warrant for nineteen (19) counts of Burglary, twenty-four (24) counts of Criminal attempt to commit Burglary, numerous counts of Possession of Burglary Tools and Theft, one count of Obstruction of Justice, and Resisting Arrest. Mr. Sukhdeo was lodged back in the Bergen County Jail, pending a detention hearing.

The Bergenfield Police Department would like to thank the Bergen County Sheriff’s Department’s Crime Scene Unit and K9 Unit as well as the Dumont Police Department for their assistance with this investigation.

Youth Academy Update

The Police youth academy is extending applications to NEW CADETS ONLY who have never participated in the program AND who are entering the 8th grade as of September 2018. This means that ONLY seventh graders as of this date will be eligible to pick up an application. This is an effort to give kids the opportunity to experience this program as they will be ineligible next year.
Please keep in mind that this is not a guarantee of acceptance. We are still in the process of reviewing applications and resources.

Applications may be picked up at the main desk anytime starting today until Thursday, 3/29 @ 6:00 pm. However, they are due back by Friday, 3/30 @ 09:00 am, the latest. Applications may be returned anytime before the deadline but will not be accepted after the deadline. Thank you to everyone who has made this program a huge success.

Active Shooter Training

There will be another active shooter training drill at 49 S. Summit St. (Washington School) starting tonight at 7 pm and conducted throughout the night. The Police department will be utilizing all resources as if this was an actual incident. Police, Fire, EMS and many others may be called onto the scene. Police radios will be used to reach out to other first responders while stating, “This is a drill” prior to calling out for them. Once again, this is only a drill.

 

BPD would like to thank our fellow first responders, Bergenfield FD and Bergenfield Ambulance for assisting us in this training and the Board of Education for giving us the opportunity to utilize the school in training for an active shooter. This drill will allow us to better prepare and streamline resources should an incident ever occur. We can hope for the best, but must prepare for the worst. We ask for non-essential personnel to please refrain from responding to the area and to refrain from contacting the police desk in regards to this drill.

Active Shooter Drill @ Washington School

There will be an active shooter training drill at 49 S. Summit St. (Washington School) starting tonight at 7 pm and conducted throughout the night. The Police department will be utilizing all resources as if this was an actual incident. Police, Fire, EMS and many others may be called onto the scene. Police radios will be used to reach out to other first responders while stating, “This is a drill” prior to calling out for them. Once again, this is only a drill.

BPD would like to thank our fellow first responders, Bergenfield FD and Bergenfield Ambulance for assisting us in this training and the Board of Education for giving us the opportunity to utilize the school in training for an active shooter. This drill will allow us to better prepare and streamline resources should an incident ever occur. We can hope for the best, but must prepare for the worst. We ask for non-essential personnel to please refrain from responding to the area and to refrain from contacting the police desk in regards to this drill.