North Bergen Public Safety is a dedicated law enforcement agency serving the North Bergen community with a steadfast commitment to duty, honor, and courage. Specializing in comprehensive public safety and legal services, the department stands out for its deep community integration, proactive outreach, and unwavering dedication to protecting residents through trust and transparent operations.
The department operates on a community-oriented policing model, emphasizing partnership, engagement, and prevention. With programs tailored for all ages—from children’s safety initiatives to senior support services—the agency focuses on building a secure, informed, and resilient community. Its values-driven approach ensures that officers are not only responders but also educators, advocates, and neighbors working alongside residents.
Services Offered
- Emergency response and 9-1-1 services
- Non-emergency dispatch and community assistance
- Accident report processing and retrieval
- Internal affairs oversight and transparency reporting
- Bias incident reporting and investigation
- Special needs notification for tailored response assistance
- Community programs including Neighborhood Watch and Junior Police Academy
- AMBER Alert and Silver Alert coordination
- Crime Stoppers tips and anonymous reporting
- Identity theft prevention and resource guidance
- Project Medicine Drop for safe medication disposal
- Animal cruelty or abuse reporting
- Firearms licensing applications and processing
- Bartender’s licensing and taxi licensing
- Temporary handicap placard issuance
- Public records and crime statistics access
- Community hotline for relations and non-urgent inquiries
- Safety education on topics including child safety, home security, and scam prevention
- Cold case investigations and wanted persons alerts
- Diversity recruitment and employment opportunity information
The department primarily serves the residents, businesses, and visitors of North Bergen, New Jersey, with resources and accessibility measures in place to support diverse community needs. Its structured reporting, multilingual outreach, and annual public accountability summaries reinforce its role as a pillar of safety and service in the region.
