Bureaus

The goal of the Community Policing Unit is to expand department’s ability to apply problem-solving techniques to chronic issues within the Township. The members of this unit will provide a greater ability to address resident concerns as well as police-identified issues. Squad members will have the mandate to address problems that could not otherwise be handled.

Within the Teaneck Police Department, “Community Policing” is a philosophy and practice that overlaps and underpins all operations by all personnel. In short, everything we do has the concept of community policing in mind. We serve the community with dignity and respect.
Often times police officers within the department do not have the flexibility to follow through on a problem from beginning to end. This squad has the ability to continue our efforts until a satisfactory conclusion is achieved by implementing problem-solving techniques to chronic issues within the Township.

In addition to the unit addressing chronic issues and quality of life concerns, members are also available for presentations to the general public as well as community organizations and community institutions in various topics such as those listed below. This Bureau can custom tailor and create new presentations as requested. Members of the squad can be reached at 201-837-8759 or via email at communitypolicing@teaneckpolice.org.

Here are some of our Community Education offerings

• Security Survey

Officers experienced in residential and commercial security are available to evaluate your premises and make recommendations to improve your security concerns. Evaluations are conducted by Community Policing. Appointment only.

The detective bureau is comprised of a diverse group of law enforcement experts that investigate all crimes within the Township, other than those investigated by members of the Juvenile Bureau.  They are also responsible for providing security for our Municipal Court.

Offenses investigated range from criminal mischief to murder, as well as Homeland Security related issues.  The detectives assigned to the bureau's Anti-Crime Squad continue to take proactive approaches to street crimes such as robbery, burglary and narcotics distribution,which have yielded significant arrests of suspects engaged in these offenses.

Detectives have successfully used established relationships with citizens, businesses and other institutions to rapidly respond to crimes and work with our County, State and Federal Law Enforcement partners to solve these crimes.

The juvenile bureau is comprised of highly trained detectives who investigate cases involving juveniles, families and gangs. Additionally, a uniformed detective is assigned to Teaneck High School as the School Resource Officer.

Juvenile detectives investigate cases of child abuse, sexual abuse, missing and exploited children, graffiti, bicycle theft, family crisis, bias incidents, violations of Megan's Law, as well as, crimes that occur on school property.

Members of the Juvenile Bureau maintain close relationships and work collaboratively with our public and private schools to provide safe and secure learning environments.  Presentations are made to students, parents, teachers and others on a wide range of topics that include the perils of gangs, alcohol and drug abuse.

The Records Bureau is located on the right side of the front lobby of Police Headquarters. It is staffed between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday-Friday and is closed on holidays.

Reports can be picked up at the customer window during normal business hours. Please note that a report, such as an accident report, generally takes at least three days before it is available. Please call 201-837-2551 if you have any questions.

ALARM REGISTRATION:

Business and residential alarm systems can be registered with the Teaneck Police Department by completing the alarm registration form and sending it to: alarmregistration@teaneckpolice.org

Ordinance #34-2019 provides for the registration of all burglar alarms within the Township of Teaneck.

See requirements and fees in our Code: 

OPRA:

All requests for Public Records must be submitted to the Township Clerk - clerk@teanecknj.gov , 201-837-1600 x1025

This will be about the traffic bureau

The traffic bureau is staffed by skilled Police Officers, who specialize in working to ensure that pedestrians and motorists are able to safely and conveniently maneuver throughout the Township.

The Traffic Bureau educates residents on safety issues and enforces traffic laws.  Additional areas of focus include DWI awareness and enforcement. Pedestrian Safety, Child Passenger Safety Inspections, Auxiliary Police, School Crossing Guard, and Parking Enforcement officer management.