Detective Bureau - (201) 837-2565
Lt. Kevin Marrero
D/Lt. Kevin Marrero joined the Teaneck Police Department in 2002. After graduating from the Bergen County Police Academy, he was assigned to the Motor Patrol Division as a patrol officer. He then joined the Detective Bureau and was assigned to the General Investigations Squad and later transferred to the Narcotics Squad.
In 2008, he was assigned to the Drug Enforcement Administration, as a Task Force Officer. In 2010, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In 2011, he was assigned to the Detective Bureau as a Detective Sergeant in the General Investigations Squad. In 2016, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. He was then assigned to the Motor Patrol Division, and served as one of the four Motor Patrol Commanders.
In 2023, he was assigned to the Detective Bureau as a Detective Lieutenant. He currently oversees the General Investigations Squad, the Anti-Crime Unit, and the Warrants Squad.
He earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He also has extensive training in leadership classes; FBI-LEEDA, Supervisor Leadership Institute, Command Leadership Institute, and Executive Leadership for Public Safety Personnel.
About the Detective Bureau
The Detective Bureau is broken down into three squads:
- General Investigations
- Anti-Crime
- Warrants
General Investigations
The General Investigation Squad's primary responsibility is to investigate all adult related crimes. Some examples include homicides, aggravated assaults, sex crimes, thefts, robberies, arsons, harassments, identity thefts, and credit card frauds. Detectives assigned to General Investigations have received specific/advanced training in these fields. Detectives utilize tactical crime analysis, innovative technology, creative investigative techniques, and partnerships with citizens, businesses, and other law enforcement agencies to effectively investigate criminal activity. In addition, the squad handles police, fire and public safety telecommunicators background investigations, confidential investigations, and assists with dignitary protection details. Detectives are available 24 hours a day through an “on call” status to respond as needed to conduct criminal investigations.
Anti-Crime
The Anti-Crime Squad's mission is to exist as a useful and efficient resource to the Teaneck Police Department. The squad is a project oriented proactive street crime team that is charged with targeting and suppressing selective street level crime problems within the Township of Teaneck through specialized enforcement methods. The Anti-Crime squad focuses the majority of their time on narcotics, burglary, and stolen vehicle related cases.
Warrants
The Warrant Squad’s primary responsibilities consist of maintaining and processing criminal complaints generated by the department, executing arrest warrants and providing courtroom security when municipal court is in session.
The Bureau continues to work closely with the "Tri-Community Crime Stoppers" program. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 dollars for information leading to an arrest or conviction. The Bureau thoroughly investigates all calls received on the Crime Stoppers tip line (201-833-4222). All callers remain anonymous.
Teaneck Police Department
900 Teaneck Road
Teaneck, NJ 07666
For Non-Emergencies
(201) 837-2600
For Emergencies Dial 9-1-1
