WELCOME TO THE

HACKETTSTOWN POLICE DEPARTMENT!

Our Police Department currently has 20 sworn officers supported by a front office staff of civilian personnel.

The success of a Police Department in the performance of its duties is largely measured by the degree of support and cooperation it receives from the people of the community, which it serves. It is of paramount importance that we secure the confidence, respect, and approbation of the public. The cultivation of such desirable attitudes is dependent upon proper performance of duty by all the members and employees of the department. Professionalization of police is gaining general recognition, but it can win universal acclaim and permanent status only if the actions of the police are reflected in intelligent, sincere, efficient and courteous service. The Police profession must embody the highest attributes of every other profession; neither private profit, nor personal reward, but service to the community is the hallmark of the professional police officer. The price tag for professionalism is accountability.

Our Mission: To deliver quality police service that meets our community’s expectations.

At HPD we:

· Do our job with skill and judgment, to keep people safe, and to keep ourselves safe.

· Are part of our community, and determine our proper activities from those we serve.

· Adapt our efforts to changing conditions, and try to anticipate rather than react.

· When possible, we solve the problem, rather than just handle the call.

· Are committed to doing the best we can, and will work to continually improve.

· Each have specialized and technical skills, duties, and responsibilities, but we all have one job: to help people.

Administration

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department, as well as overseeing all sworn and office personnel. These officers are responsible for all Internal Affairs investigations.

If you have a commendation or complaint about an officer or employee, call 908-852-3300 and ask for a supervisor.

For more Internal Affairs information, including Annual Discipline Reports and Citizen Complaint Forms, please visit the Internal Affairs Division page.