Temporary handicapped placards, are issued for short-term mobility impairment or medical conditions, are valid for six months and are issued by the Chief of Police, with one six-month renewal allowed. NJMV Information Link

*Have Special Needs? Please visit the sites below. These sites allow residents with special needs and their families, friends and associates an opportunity to provide information to emergency response agencies, so emergency responders can better plan to serve them in a disaster or other emergency.

PROJECT MEDICINE DROP

Do you have medications sitting in your medicine cabinet? Want to get rid of them?

The Wanaque Police Department has teamed up with the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs in an effort to keep controlled dangerous substances off of the streets and out of the hands of people it isn't prescribed to. You can come by our headquarters 24 / 7 /365 and dispose of your old or unwanted medications right in the secured drop box in our lobby. No liquids or sharps accepted. Check out the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs website for more information. Thank you for helping us help you!! www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/meddrop

Medicine Drop Box

Wanaque Police Department

Firearms Information link

The Police Department lobby is open to the public 24/7 for police matters. You can access the Dispatch area or call the Non-Emergency # 973-835-5600.

The Wanaque Police Department is hiring full time Police Officers. Please use the following link to apply:
https://www.policeapp.com/Certified-Wanaque-NJ.../4866/

https://www.policeapp.com/WanaqueNJ
Deadline Dec 1, 2023 11:59 PM Eastern
Registration Fee $35.00
Contact jgalinus@wanaqueborough.com

2024 DIVERSITY PLAN: Diversity in Law Enforcement Recruiting and Hiring

The Wanaque Police Department will continue to strive to increase underrepresented groups in our hiring process. We will continue to utilize Civil Service Eligibility Lists, Alternate Route Candidates and IGT eligible officers. In 2024 the Police Department has participated in a career fair at William Paterson College and School Resource Officer led classes at the local high school encourage seniors to explore careers in law enforcement. All promotional exams are administered through the NJ State Civil Service Commission. The State Civil Service Commission scores the promotional tests and releases the results in rank order. The reported results are used in the promotional process.

The Wanaque Police Department began wearing Body Worn Cameras in December 2021 on patrol. The cameras are equipped for video and audio collection and will be used to help accurately document interactions between our officers and the public. Starting May 2023 our cameras were upgraded to Safe Fleet FOCUS X2's. They help in the collection of evidence, provide additional transparency to the public and show the great work our officers do on a daily basis, all while providing an opportunity for training on the areas where we can improve. The officer’s use of the body worn cameras will adhere to the guidelines set forth by the New Jersey Attorney Generals Guidelines, Passaic County Prosecutors Office and the policies of the Wanaque Police Department.

NJ MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORT- SELF COMPLETE FORM

You must report within 10 days any accident occurring in NJ State resulting in injury to or death of any person, or damage to property of any one person in excess of five hundred dollars ($500). To report a minor accident or hit and runs, please download and complete the NJ MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORT - SELF COMPLETE FORM "NJ-SR-1". Once completed, follow mailing instructions.

Preparing your family for emergencies

Visit ready.nj.gov to learn how to build a kit, make a plan, and stay informed.

The New Jersey Statewide Domestic Violence Hotline provides a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week confidential hotline for domestic violence victims and others seeking crisis intervention, information and/or referral services.

1(800) 572-SAFE (7233)
Domestic Violence Information