Police & Fire

HACKENSACK, NJ - The Hackensack Police Department is looking for certified Special Law Enforcement Officers Class II (SLEO II) to join their team. 

HPD is looking for part-time applicant resumes who meet the following criteria: 

Must be a resident of New Jersey and possess a valid NJ Driver's License.


Must be able to read, write and speak the English language ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - The due date for applications for Hackensack Police Department’s Youth Academy is coming up. Applications will be accepted through June 30. 

The Youth Academy is open to kids in grades seven through 12. Academy participants will get an inside look at life as an officer, with training and demonstrations with K-9s, fire safety, fitness and motorcycles. 

Those ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - Following graduation from the Bergen County Police Academy, the Hackensack Police Department welcomed four new recruits to the team. 

“Congratulations to the graduating Class #128 of the Bergen County Police Academy,” the Hackensack Police Department said in a social media post. “HPD welcomes our newest Police Officers! Best of luck during your ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - Over 27 units of blood were collected during this year’s Battle of the Badges American Red Cross Blood Drive. Hackensack Police Department won the competition against the Hackensack Fire Department, but Red Cross New Jersey Regional Communications Program Manager Sheri Ferreira says the real winners are the up to 81 lives that will be saved by the blood ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - A Teaneck man is facing charges following an altercation that took place in late May, the Hackensack Police Department announced.

Tshaughn Fields 26, was criminally charged with aggravated assault by pointing a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm without a permit, criminal mischief and terroristic threats. Fields was remanded to the Bergen County ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - A Hackensack juvenile has been arrested for attempted murder, weapons and robbery charges, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced. 

The juvenile, whose identity has not been disclosed due to his age, has been charged with three counts of first-degree attempted murder, first-degree robbery, second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - During the late hours of Memorial Day, the Hackensack Fire Department was battling an apartment fire on Prospect Avenue. 

According to a social media post from the Hackensack Fire Department, around 11 p.m., members of the first platoon responded to an apartment fire located at the Quail Heights Apartments on 240 Prospect Avenue. The fire was located in apartment 209 and ...

HACKENSACK, NJ - Prosecutor Mark Musella announced that the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office of Major Crimes Unit and the Hackensack Police Department are investigating a shooting that took place Sunday evening. 

According to the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office, the shooting took place at Deli Mart 789 Main Street. At approximately 9:00 p.m., the Hackensack Police ...