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The purpose of this page is to answer those questions that
frequently arise in the daily work of the Glen Rock Police
Department. If you are looking for more information, please
contact us using the below information.
What number do I call to reach the Glen Rock
Police Department?
Where is the Glen Rock Police Department located?
How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
Can I park my vehicle in the street overnight?
Do I have to register my burglar alarm system with
the police department?
What is the procedure for fingerprinting of people
who are not under arrest?
Can I come to the station and have the police
check my license to see how many "points" I have, or
whether I have an arrest record?
How do I obtain a handicapped parking
permit?
My car was impounded. How do I get it back?
I receive calls from solicitors requesting
donations for various police related associations. Are these
legitimate? Should I donate to these solicitors?
Will the Police Department tell me if there is a
warrant for my arrest?
Who do I call to report problems with neighbors
regarding property and/or zoning disputes?
Does the Police Department concentrate on certain
roadways where speeding vehicles are a problem?
Do I need a permit to have a garage sale?
What number do I call to reach the Glen Rock Police
Department?
EMERGENCY
– Dial 9-1-1
Non-Emergency
For a non-emergency police response, assistance, information,
overnight parking and all other police business
Call – (201) 652-3800
The Glen Rock Police Department participates in a
regionalized police dispatch center (Northwest
Bergen Central Dispatch). Non-emergency calls are routed
through a voice-assisted menu system. To assist you in
contacting us, a list of menu selections appears below. If you
are calling from a rotary phone, please remain on the
line and a police telecommunicator will assist you.
Glen Rock Police Voice Mail Menu Options:
- Emergency Only -connection to 911
operator
- Dispatcher regarding NON-EMERGENCY police services
- Overnight Parking
- Records Department, Chief of Police, Captain of Police,
Detective Bureau, and other additional police personnel.
Municipal Court and Violations Bureau call (201) 670-3950
All other Borough information call (201) 670-3955
Please remember to have your HOUSE
NUMBER clearly visible on the front of your home.
Borough Ordinance requires all address identifiers to be
numeric and at least three inches in height. In the case of an
emergency, valuable time may be wasted while we are trying to
locate your home.
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Where is the Glen Rock Police
Department located?
The borough of Glen Rock is situated in northwest Bergen
County, New Jersey. Our police headquarters can be found at the
building complex behind the CVS Pharamacy located at 175 Rock
Road, across from the Glen Rock Main Line train station. Our
mailing address is:
Glen Rock Police, 175 Rock Road, Glen Rock, N.J. 07452
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How do I obtain a copy of a police report?
Police reports are available 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through
Friday, and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excepting holidays,
at the Glen Rock Police records bureau located at police
headquarters. Reports must be picked-up in person or obtained via
U.S. Mail. If you cannot come to the station between these hours,
please call the records bureau secretary at (201) 670-3941 and a
copy will be left for you with our desk clerk. These reports may
be picked up at anytime. There is a charge of 75 cents per
page.
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Can I park my vehicle in the street overnight?
Parking on the street, or in the municipal lots (metered,
resident commuter or shopper, etc.) is prohibited between the
hours of 2 a.m. and 5 a.m. In the event of an overnight guest,
disabled vehicle or similar circumstance, permission for a one
night exemption may be granted by calling (201) 652-3800 and
following the voice mail to speak with a dispatcher about
overnight parking. Requests for permission MUST be made prior
to 2 a.m. In the event of a circumstance that may require
extended on-street parking (e.g. driveway repair, construction,
etc.) you must contact the police Captain at (201) 670-3949 for
special permission. Requests for long term permission cannot be
processed through the police dispatch center. NOTE: In
the event of snow, when roads may need to be sanded or plowed,
there will be no overnight exemptions allowed.
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Do I have to register my burglar alarm system with
the police department?
Yes, local ordinance requires that all alarms (burglar, fire,
panic, hold-up, etc.) be registered with the Glen Rock Police
Department. The registration is the responsibility of the
homeowner, tenant, business proprietor and not that of the
security company. There is no fee to register. Forms can picked up
at the police records bureau, and mailed or dropped-off when
completed. In part, you will need to provide, the type of alarm in
use, name and phone number of your alarm company, and a listing of
three local emergency contacts that know your alarm code and
have access to your home. The police department does not
accept keys or alarm codes to your home or business. Failure to
properly register your alarm may result in the issuance of a
summons for having an unregistered alarm. A summons may also be
issued if your alarm activates repeatedly due to human error or
system malfunctions.
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What is the procedure for fingerprinting of people
who are not under arrest?
Non-criminal fingerprinting is performed as a service to the
community FOR GLEN ROCK RESIDENTS ONLY by the detective bureau. Fingerprinting is
routinely done for certain types of employment, foster parents,
and adoption. A fee of $10.00 is required and the applicant must
furnish the appropriate fingerprint cards as well as
identification showing their Glen Rock address. No more than three
fingerprint cards will be completed at one time. To make
arrangements for fingerprinting you must contact Det. James
Calaski (201) 670-3948
or Det. Reamy (201) 670-3947.
Scheduling is based upon Detective availability, and may vary due to
workload. The detective bureau will not make appointments more
than approximately one hour in advance. Please call at a time when
you will be available between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., any day other
than Sunday or Monday. PLEASE NOTE: The police department
is not permitted to fingerprint for immigration purposes. Contact
the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service for the closest
authorized center.
Update:
Certain agencies, such as the NJ Department of Education, now
contract with a private vendor to fingerprint employees. Law
Enforcement agencies no longer fingerprint for regulatory agencies
who contract with private vendors, please check with your employer
for further information.
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Can I come to the station and have the police check
my license to see how many "points" I have, or whether I
have an arrest record?
No,
New Jersey police agencies are prohibited by federal and
state law from disseminating any criminal justice information,
including Division of Motor Vehicle driving records, which are not
specifically requested for official law enforcement investigations
or other purposes. Criminal history information is available to
the general public through the New Jersey State Police, following
an appropriate application process. Driver history records may be
obtained directly from the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles.
Contact a NJDMV regional service center in your area for further
information. These regulations protect the privacy of all
residents of the State of New Jersey.
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How do I obtain a handicapped parking permit?
Temporary handicapped parking permits are available through the
police records bureau 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday and
Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., excepting holidays. The permits
are valid for six months and may be renewed for an additional six
months. All applications must be accompanied by the appropriate
documentation (e.g. letter from your doctor). Temporary
handicapped permits are intended for non-permanent, temporary
injuries and disabilities. In order to process the request you
must present the completed application (along with a check for
$4.00 made out to the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles) to
the records bureau secretary. The permit will be issued within a
few days. There is no cost to renew the permit for an additional
six months.
Permanent handicapped parking permits and plates are issued by
the New Jersey Division of Motor Vehicles. While the records
bureau may have a few of these applications in stock, it is best
to obtain them directly from a Division of Motor Vehicles office.
These placards or plates do not expire.
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My car was impounded. How do I get it back?
To claim the car, the owner of the vehicle must respond
to Glen Rock Police headquarters and sign a release for the
vehicle. If the vehicle is being driven out of the impound yard,
the owner must present documentation at police headquarters,
showing that they own the vehicle, that it is properly
registered and insured, and that they possess a valid
drivers license, before the release will be authorized. If
the vehicle credentials are up to date, and the owner’s license
is suspended, they should bring additional licensed drivers along
when they come for the release. If the vehicle is being towed from
the impound yard, the owner must appear with the tow truck
operator at police headquarters, along with proof of ownership.
This procedure includes all police impounds and does not apply to
vehicles towed from motor vehicle accident scenes (unless the
vehicle was impounded for a violation). Additionally, this
release procedure does not apply when the vehicle has been impounded
for evidentiary reasons. When you come for a vehicle release
you will be directed to the impound yard. Towing and storage fees
will apply and are payable to the tow service at the time of pick
up.
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I receive calls from solicitors requesting
donations for various police related associations. Are these
legitimate? Should I donate to these solicitors?
The Glen Rock Police Department does not solicit
over the telephone. Glen Rock police officers are members of the
New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association: Local 110.
As a fraternal group, Glen Rock PBA Local 110 does conduct a
solicitation through the mail, usually once annually. Telephone
calls from other groups representing themselves as "law
enforcement" organizations are frequently made by
telemarketing firms. These solicitations DO NOT benefit the
Glen Rock Police Department or PBA Local 110 in any way. These
telemarketers are not police officers, and often use high-pressure
tactics to get you to participate. Some will even say that they
are affiliated with other Bergen county police agencies.
We urge you to use extreme caution should you decide to
contribute to these companies. If you wish to contribute to a
telemarketing solicitation, always ask for the name, address and
telephone number so that you may call back after careful
consideration.
Most of them will not give out this information. You may
also ask for financial statements and/or budget information prior
to making your decision. If you have any questions please direct
them to the police department’s detective bureau.
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Will the Police Department tell me if there is a
warrant for my arrest?
If you contact the police department in person and you are a borough
resident, you will be advised, upon your request, whether there
are any outstanding traffic or criminal warrants for your arrest.
You will be required to come to Police HQ in person and produce identification before any
information is released.
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Who do I call to report problems with neighbors
regarding property and/or zoning disputes?
Any civil disputes of this nature should be referred to the
borough zoning or engineering department at (201) 670-3995. The
police department does not normally become involved in these types
of civil matters.
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Does the Police Department concentrate on certain
roadways where speeding vehicles are a problem?
The police department's Traffic Division handles these type of
complaints. Police units are frequently assigned to enforcement
details in locations where traffic problems are known to exist,
and also in response to specific complaints. If you become aware
of any traffic safety problems, please refer them to the traffic
division, P.O. Frank Riggio (201) 670-3941 Ext. 327.
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Do I need a permit to have a garage sale?
No, a permit is not required. However, as a reminder, you are not
permitted to post signs on telephone poles, borough shade trees,
or street signs, nor are you permitted to place flyers on
windshields of vehicles in parking lots. The only form of
advisement permitted is an ad in the newspaper. Please contact the Glen Rock Borough
Offices at (201) 670-3955 during regular business hours if you
have any questions.
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