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The Glen Rock Police Department IS currently accepting applications for the position of Probationary Police Officer.  

Qualifications of Police Department Members

1.          Each applicant for a position as an officer or member of the Police Department shall:

(a)        Be a citizen of the United States and comply with all existing residence requirements.

(b)        Be more than 18 and less than 35 years of age.  In addition, each applicant shall possess a two-year college degree from an accredited institution or an honorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States .

(c)        Be sound in body and of good health sufficient to satisfy the Board of Trustees of the Police Retirement System of New Jersey.    

(d)        Be able to read, write and speak the English language well and intelligently.

(e)        Be of good moral character and must not have been convicted of any crime involving moral turpitude.

(f)         In accordance with N.J.S.A. 52:17B-68 serve a probationary period pending his or her successful compilation of the course in a recognized police school.

2.    All applicants for the position of Police Officer shall make written application in the form of a resume and cover letter to the Chief of Police and at the same time submit such proof as shall be requested with respect to the above qualifications.  

3.    Police Training Commission certified preferred but not required.

4.      The Borough of Glen Rock is a Equal Opportunity Employer

Chief Steven D. Cherry

Glen Rock Police Department

1 Harding Plaza, Glen Rock, NJ  07452

***  RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL MAY 23, 2008 AT 5 PM.  ***

 

ATTENTION ALL DRIVERS

*** EFFECTIVE MARCH 1, 2008, THE VIOLATION OF USING A HANDHELD CELL PHONE WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WILL BE A PRIMARY OFFENSE WHICH ALLOWS OFFICERS TO CONDUCT MOTOR VEHICLE STOPS SOLELY FOR THIS VIOLATION.  USING A HANDHELD CELL PHONE INCLUDES TALKING AND TEXT MESSAGING.  THIS IS A MOVING VIOLATION AND FINES BEGIN AT $100.  GLEN ROCK POLICE WILL BE AGGRESSIVELY CRACKING DOWN ON THIS VIOLATION COME MARCH 1, 2008.***

 

We've moved!

Glen Rock Police Headquarters is now located at 175 Rock Road look for the building to the rear of CVS.  We will be at this location until renovations at the Municipal Building are completed. 

The building and Police Records Desk will be open to the public from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.  An emergency phone will be located outside the building for after hours emergencies, however, no administrative services or keys to borough facilities will be available after hours.   

    <- CLICK ON MAP FOR DIRECTIONS

 

Auto Burglary Prevention: Broken window and hammer with internationl "not" sign

For information on how to protect your car click on CRIME TIPS.

Remember:  Always Lock Your Car.

 

 

Bicycle parking - cyclist tips 2.

PROTECT YOUR BICYCLE: 

Bicycle owners are urged to ensure that their bikes are securely locked to a fixed object anytime they are left unattended. 

 

             

 

Glen Rock PD Child Passenger Safety Seat Program.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

 

    

  • 2008 Commuter Parking Stickers on Sale .

Resident commuter parking stickers for 2007 are now available and may be purchased for $120, second and subsequent stickers will cost $80 for the same household.  Stickers may be purchased at the Glen Rock Police Records and Reception Desk between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday thru Friday.  Stickers will not be available when the Records and Reception Desk is not staffed.   Only checks payable to the Borough of Glen Rock will be accepted.  Desk Personnel are not permitted to accept cash payments.   Residents must provide their vehicle registration to prove residence.  Those with leased vehicles must provide their New Jersey Driver’s License to prove residency.

In addition 2008 LANDFILL stickers are available and are free to Borough residents with proof of residency.  For more parking and commuter information click on the link to bring you to the Licensing and Permits section.

 

Regular Features

Chief's Welcome Page
        Chief Steven D. Cherry & Captain Fred Stahman welcome you to the departments' WebStation.

Frequently Asked Questions
        The answers to your most frequently asked questions may be found here.  Questions range from what number do I call if it is not an emergency & can I park my car on the street overnight to how to obtain a police report & what do I do if my car has been impounded.

Press Releases     Updated April 30, 2008  
        Press releases of recent crimes or events concerning the police department are detailed here.  This section also provides the police department a means to keep you informed, and also a way to ask for your help to solve a crime or other incident.

Crime Statistics     Updated October 25, 2007
        A summary and comparison of selected Calls-for-Service and Crime Statistics for 1998 thru 2005 and including a year-to-date summary, are presented in this section.

Quality of Life Issues     
        The State of New Jersey empowers local municipalities to enact laws intended to preserve the quality of life.  These laws are called “ordinances” and are passed by the Borough Mayor and Council based upon the needs of the community. This section contains information explaining these ordinances and how they are enforced.   

Help Phone Numbers
        
This section lists important phone numbers for such things as the Borough Offices, Schools, Fire and EMS.  It also lists phone numbers for such services such as Family Help and  Mental Health to Teen Crisis hotlines.  Please feel free to print out this list and keep it handy.

The Fleet    
         
This section shows the police cars of the Department.  Featured is a aerial photo of the current fleet of marked patrol units.  Individual photos of the different patrol units are also displayed as well as historical photos of the older cars.

Community Alert    
        This section added to our Community Alert page explains how you can be best prepared if a problem or sudden emergency arises and what items you should have in your home to help you get through this period.

Wanted Persons
        You can help the Glen Rock Police by checking this bulletin board and seeing if you know, can identify or have information about the individuals shown here.  Remember, if you see anyone shown here, take no action yourself, but contact 9-1-1 or the Glen Rock Police at (201) 652-3800.

Special Programs   Updated July 12, 2006  

     The Glen Rock Fire Prevention Bureau and the Police Department’s Records Division periodically review their records in order to maintain the most up-to-date information. In the past, both departments have independently sent emergency contact forms to all businesses and commercial establishments and maintained separate databases. A new program was started in January of 2000, that has both emergency service organizations entering this critical contact information into one joint database that will be easier for the police and fire dispatchers to access and less of an inconvenience for you. Click here to learn more about the program.  

     The Glen Rock Police Department and the Bergen County Sheriff's Department are now providing help to Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers through Project Life Saver. Click here to learn more about the program.          

     Glen Rock Officers are trained in the use of the life saving Automated External Defibrillators (A.E.D.'s) that were donated by Hackensack University Medical Center.  Click here to learn more about the program.

D.A.R.E. Program      Updated June, 2007
         D.A.R.E. Sergeants Dan Dour, Chris McInerney, and Officer Anna Maria Mattina invite you to look at Glen Rock's D.A.R.E. program.

Traffic Division   Updated February 6, 2008
        The division reminds all motorists that N.J. State law requires you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in crosswalks.  This is especially important in high traffic areas like the Central Business District.  While in the Central Business District, please remember that it illegal to make a left turn, across the double yellow lines, into the angle parking spots.  Not only is it dangerous, but creates a traffic bottleneck, as motorist wait to turn or attempt to maneuver the cars.

Licenses,  Permits, & Parking Questions  Updated February 23, 2007
        This section explains how to obtain resident commuter parking permits and where to park your car.  If you are not a Glen Rock resident and wish to use the commuter parking facilities, please review this section for cost information and where to park.     

Need to use the Borough landfill or wish to solicit your goods or cause door-to-door?  Please click here for more information.

Detective Bureau   Updated December 24, 2007
       
Two full-time Detectives, one "on-call" Lieutenant and Captain, staff the G.R.P.D. Detective Bureau.  They investigate a wide variety of criminal offenses committed in Glen Rock as well as assist other law enforcement agencies investigating crimes committed in other jurisdictions by persons who live, work or travel through Glen Rock.  This section details the roles and functions that detectives have within the Department  

Auxiliary Police  Updated April, 2008      
        The Auxiliary Police are a group of highly trained volunteer officers that play an important support function for the Department.   In addition to special patrol duties, they respond in times of need (serious car crashes, fires, felled trees & wires, etc) to relieve regular officers from their posts, so that they would be able to respond to other calls-for-service or emergencies.  

Crime Tips   Updated January 19, 2005 
        What are the most common crimes committed in Glen Rock?  Identity Fraud, Burglary, Theft and Domestic Violence.  Click on CRIME TIPS and learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones.  

Employment     Updated April, 2008
        At this time the only open position is for School Crossing Guard.

History of the Police Department
        This section details the history of the department from the time is was formed in 1918 to present.  It includes many historical photos.  For those history buffs, the department has recently compiled an ALL TIME POLICE ROSTER detailing all officers who have, or are still serving, the Borough of Glen Rock since the department's inception in 1918.  
        To view this roster, please click here:  POLICE ROSTER 

Animal Issues
        Do you need assistance with a stray dog in the neighborhood or have a wild animal on your property that may be sick? This section touches on who you should call for help on these and other matters.


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