The Rutherford Police Department provides a wide range of emergency and protective services by a professionally trained staff of officers. With a complement of 43 members, the department serves a resident population of 18,000 and a daytime population of 25,000 while patrolling 40 miles of road and portions of 2 state highways.

The Department responds to approximately 11,000 calls per year and conducts criminal investigations through its detective bureau. Since 1995, the department has adopted an aggressive community policing philosophy which integrates citizen involvement to strengthen the operations of the department. In addition, members of the department work closely with school children in the D.A.R.E. Program, Adopt-A-Cop and youth sports activities. Despite its proximity to several large cities, the Borough enjoys a low crime rate and is considered a safe suburban community for raising families.

Citizen Survey, a new program designed to enhance our community policing effort, has been instituted. The citizen survey form is available on line to provide citizens with an avenue to express their feelings and provide the Police department with valuable feedback and an opportunity to improve their services.

Services

Dog License - Records Bureau - $7.00 fee. Must have proof of valid Rabies Shot. Expires yearly in January.

Cat License - Records Bureau - $7.00 fee. Must have proof of valid Rabies Shot. Expires when Rabies expires.

LOST PETS - Report missing pets to the Borough's Animal Control Officer at 201-652-4554. Don't forget to register your dog and/or cat annually through the Police Department Records Bureau, which can be reached weekdays at 201-460-3045.

Report Copies - Records Bureau - All police reports requested in person, including MV accidents are $.75 per page for 1-10 pages. MV accident reports that are requested through the mail - $5.00 for 1-3 pages, over 3 pages an additional 1.00 per page.

Bicycle Licenses - Record Room - $.50 Fee

Alarm Registration - Records Room - Fees vary by type.

Fingerprints - Detective Bureau - Monday - Friday (8:30am to 10:00pm) by appointment. Call Detective Bureau at least 20 minutes prior to arrival on Thursday only to make appointment.

Firearms - Applications can be picked up at the main Police desk. See Fingerprinting above for application processing. Fingerprint Processing Fee, money order only $49.00 made out to New Jersey State Police. If previously fingerprinted $18.00. ID Card $5.00 Cash stapled to application. Pistol Permit $2.00 Cash for EACH permit stapled to application.

Community Policing - (201) 939-6000 x 3142

• Guest speakers available for your group or organization
• Free use of VHS Videos
• Tour of Building
• Junior Police Academy
• Safe night out
• DARE
• Crime Alert - (201) 460-3053
  Call to listen to announcements or find out how you might be able to help the Rutherford Police Department
• Rutherford Tips Line - (201) 939-6000 x3147
  Call to report Narcotic activity, underage drinking, any criminal activity, any suspicious activity, concern about physical or mental well being of an individual. All callers will remain anonymous.

Internal Affairs Desk officer will take your complaint.