New Providence, NJ Police Department

Celebrating 75 Years of Dedicated Service to the Community 1932 -2007

New Providence Police Department is an accredited agency that is committed to Community Oriented Policing. Our continued efforts include a partnership with the community to reduce crime, solve problems and lend a helping hand to the citizens we vow to serve and protect. We are a police department that recognizes the need to establish positive relationships with the various entities in our community. The officers of our department participate in many community-oriented programs, such as D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education), Senior Citizen Liaison Program, Neighborhood Watch, and PATT (Police and Teens Together). It is also great to see our officer’s enthusiasm, involvement and encouragement of other programs such as the Oakwood Park Fishing Derby, the P.B.A. Blood Drive, P.B.A. Coat Drive, Toys for Tots and the annual Child Safety Day, just to name a few.

2007 was another great year for our department. New Providence continues to maintain one of the lowest crime rates in the county. In 2007, all of our officers worked together to control operating expenses and safeguard our budgets. Our well-organized Police Department strives with one of the lowest operating and overtime police budgets in Union County.

This was accomplished by teamwork, creative policing strategies and most importantly, the dedication exhibited by the sworn and civilian men and women of the New Providence Police Department.

I would like to extend my thanks to those who volunteer their valuable time to help our department, namely the Police Auxiliary Officers and the Northern Union County Domestic Violence Civilian Response Team. I would also like to thank our school crossing guards for keeping our children safe throughout the school year.

In today’s day and age of uncertainty and the threat of terrorism in our backyards, I call on all citizens for your help. It’s been said, “the people are the eyes and ears of the police”. In that regard, I ask that all suspicious matters be reported to the police, no matter how trivial they may seem. Confidentiality is guaranteed.

I would ask that anyone with concerns, suggestions or ideas, to please feel free to contact me, either through the police desk or our website.

I, as well as every member of this organization, will work hard to ensure that New Providence remains a safe, vibrant community that enjoys a strong, positive relationship with its police department. We vow to continue to foster interaction and communication between the police department and the residents of New Providence.

If you live or work here, please join us in keeping New Providence a safe place to live, work, and play.

Chief Anthony D. Buccelli, Jr.

Police Department News

CLICK IT OR TICKET
Click It or Ticket / May 19th – June 1st, 2008

From May 19th, to June 1st, 2008 New Providence Police officers will be joining other law enforcement officers throughout New Jersey in stepping up enforcement and education of the state’s Primary Seat Belt Law. The enforcement and education campaign comes as part of the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” mobilization.

The goal of the program is to increase the statewide seat belt usage to 93%. Last year, the seat belt usage in New Jersey rose for the 11th consecutive year, to 91.4%.

In 2007, there were 716 motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey, a large percentage of which were not wearing a seat belt. Seat belt use saves lives and prevents injuries. Between 1975 and 2000, seat belts prevented 135,000 injuries statewide and 3.8 million injuries nationwide, saving $585 billion in medical and other costs.

Seat belt use is especially important for teens and young adults. Motor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death for people age 15 to 34 in the United States.

During the mobilization period from May 19 – June 1, the New Providence Police Department will conduct a zero tolerance seat belt enforcement campaign. Motorists who are not buckled up will be issued a ticket.

New Providence Police Chief Anthony Buccelli fully supports the efforts of his police officers in this important campaign and recognizes the importance of seatbelts for all passengers in a vehicle. “I know how important it is to have everyone properly buckled up in their cars,” Chief Buccelli explained, “We believe it’s so important that I have sent two of my officers to become certified in child safety seats so that we can assist parents in making the interior of their cars as safe as possible.”

Statistical information provided by the Division of Highway Safety

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Domestic Violence Responce Team Members Needed
The Northern Union County Domestic Violence Response Team is looking for volunteers. The team serves the municipalities of Berkeley Heights, Mountainside, New Providence and Summit and its members assist victims of domestic violence in understanding the family court system and obtaining services that are available.

Around the world, at least one in every three women has been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused during her lifetime. Though approximately 85 percent of victims are female, men can also be victims of domestic violence. Estimates range from 960,000 incidents of violence against a current or former spouse, boyfriend, or girlfriend per year to three million women who are physically abused by their husband or boyfriend per year. For more facts see www.endabuse.org.

The service the team provides is confidential and is provided through the police departments.

Men and women over the age of 18 are welcome and training is provided, free-of-charge, by the YWCA of Eastern Union County. The next available training is scheduled to begin in May of 2008 and you may receive college credit. Residents of Berkeley Heights can contact Sergeant Steve Stamler at 908-464-1111, residents of Mountainside- Detective Mike Jackson at 908-232-8100, residents of New Providence-Sergeant Justine Kennedy at 908-665-1111 and residents of Summit-Lieutenant Steve Zagorski at 908-273-0051

New Providence Fishing Derby
The New Providence Policemen's Benevolent Association and New Providence Recreation Commission will co-sponsor the Annual Fishing Derby at Oakwood Park April 26th beginning at 8:00am. Applications can be obtained at the recreation department. The entrance fee is $3.00 for a single and $5.00 per family. Prizes will be awarded for those who catch any of the six "Monstrous Lunkers" and refreshments will be provided by PBA Local 132.

Fishermen between 16 and 69 years of age will be required to have a fishing license with a trout stamp which can be obtained at any sporting goods store. Those 70 and over only need provide proof of age.

Come on out and have a great day of fishing and fun for the whole community.

Rain Date: Sunday, April 27th.

Attention All Parents
Social Host Liability- Why Risk It?

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Child Safety Car Seat Recall
On Oct. 19, 2007, Britax Child Safety, Inc. issued a recall on a small number of Marathon child restraints, model numbers E9L06, E9W06, and E906. They were manufactured between May 23, 2006 and July 28, 2006 with a top tether hook stamped with the lot number KGR 01 A. These restraints fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 213, Child Restraint Systems.

If you wish to have your child safety seat inspected by certified technicians you may call to schedule an appointment with either Investigator Bryce Garrison or Investigator Chad Wilson at (908) 665-1111.

To download the recall form see link attached.

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CHILD SAFETY SEAT ALERT
Car Seat Recall: Evenflow Embrace Infant Car Seat/Carrier are currently being recalled. For more information see attached link.

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Vounteers Needed
The Northern Union County Domestic Violence Response Team needs new members.

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Internet Safety
Tips for keeping our children safe on the Internet

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New Providence Police Department Receives State Accreditation
On January 19, 2006, our agency became the sixth police agency in New Jersey to receive State Accreditation under a program established by the New Jersey State Association of Chief’s of Police. Our agency started the accreditation process in February 2004. The process required an in-depth review of every aspect of our agency’s organization, management, operations and administration. There are many significant benefits to being accredited. Accreditation increases the law enforcement agency’s ability to prevent and control crime through more effective and efficient law enforcement services. It streamlines operations, providing consistency and the effective use of manpower within the agency. At the Borough Council Meeting, March 20th, Police Chiefs from around the state and county were in attendance to witness the presentation of the Accreditation Award to Mayor Morgan, Chief Buccelli, and Sergeant Gazaway, Accreditation Manager.