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Police Department
The Borough's Police Department, under control of the Public Safety Director, has 17 uniformed officers and four full and two part time communications officers. For administrative matters the Police Department can be reached by dialing (201) 327-5300.
The Saddle River Police Department is comprised of seventeen highly trained officers who are devoted to the community they serve. Our police cars are equipped with portable defibrillators, and all of our police officers are certified in the use of these life saving devices. The Detective Bureau enjoys an excellent reputation for thoroughness and efficiency in resolving criminal activity in town. We work closely with our schools in various programs that aid our youngsters in public safety concerns. Our D.A.R.E. program, now in its eleventh year, is a most successful tool in teaching children the perils of drug abuse, and positive methods that will keep them drug and violence free, and the Department boasts an active Crime Prevention Bureau that educates our residents about home security.
In an average year, the Police Department responds to approximately 3,350 calls for assistance.
Police headquarters, located at 83 E. Allendale Road, is open to the public 24 hours per day. Residents may visit our website at
www.saddleriverpd.com.
A Reminder from the Police and Fire Departments: In order to speed an emergency response these departments request that all homeowners number their houses in a manner which is visible from the street.
Saddle River Police Department
- Know where your child is at all times.
- Never leave a small child alone at home or in the car.
- Make sure your child knows his full name, address, and phone number.
- Know your child's friends & where they live.
- Teach your child who a stranger is, and teach them to never accept anything from or go anywhere with a stranger.
- Tell your child to run away and scream if approached by a stranger.
- Teach your child that no one has the right to touch any part of his or her body that is covered by a bathing suit.
- Teach them to tell you if anyone talks to them about sex or love or if anyone exposes private parts to them.
- Teach them to never open the door to strangers when they are home.
- Teach them, when answering the phone, never to give out personal information or say they are alone.
- Teach them to never ride their bikes alone. Always ride with a buddy & wear a helmet.
- Teach them to never play in the street and to watch for cars when entering the street.
- Develop a secret password if someone unfamiliar must pick them up.
- Have solid core doors with good locks. Lock the doors even if you are only going to be out for a few minutes.
- Do NOT hide keys outside - burglars know the best places. Leave them with a trusted neighbor instead.
- If someone asks to use your phone, do NOT let them in - make the call for them.