Mission & Values Statement

     Our fundamental mission as a municipal police agency is to serve the public. Stating our mission is simple, but performing it is a complex task that requires us to recognize and define the functions that we perform in our society.

     We will perform our law enforcement role by protecting life and property, by suppressing criminal activity and disorder with vigilant patrol, and by arresting law breakers through effective response to, and investigation of, reported crimes. We will seek to resolve conflict, and work with all citizens to provide a safe and secure community for all of us. We will protect the innocent, give aid and comfort to the sick and injured, and assist the disadvantaged. Finally, we will recognize that we are the most visible and accessible of all government services, and that this gives us a unique responsibility to assist citizens with their problems and to work to maintain the quality of life in their community. We will always try to assist any person who comes to us for help or advice. This is what makes us a full service agency.

     We will be guided by these goals and values while performing our mission.

• The preservation and advancement of democratic values
• The improvement of the quality of life
• Compassion towards others
• Professionalism
• Pride
• Teamwork
• Commitment
• Excellence
• Providing quality service

  Our belief in these goals and values lies at the core of our organization. The principals contained in them will guide us in everything that we do.

PROGRAMS

The Bergenfield Police Department offers a variety of community-oriented programs to the residents of our community:

Detective Bureau:

• D.A.R.E.
• Helping Hand Placards
• Dangerous Strangers Program
• Kindergarten Fingerprinting
• Crime Prevention – Security Surveys

Residents seeking additional information can contact Lt. Michael Carr or Sergeant Thomas Hegel at 201 387-4000 ext 4010.
 
Traffic Bureau:

• Elementary School Safety Patrol Program
• Child Safety Seat Program

Residents seeking additional information can contact Lt. Robert Yurkin at 201 387-4000 ext. 4008.

Patrol Bureau:

• High School D.W.I. Education Program
• 4th Grade Visiting Officer Program
• School Resource Officer Program

Residents seeking additional information about the D.W.I. Education Program can contact Lt. Thomas Yurkin at 201 387-4000 ext. 7008.

Residents seeking information about the 4th Grade Program can contact Sgt. Christopher Massey at 201 387-4000 ext. 7032.

     The Bergenfield Police Department also participates in the local Crime Stoppers Program. Residents can call, anonymously, with “tips” on criminal activity and receive up to $1,000 for information that leads to a successful prosecution. Bergenfield residents wishing to provide information through the Crime Stoppers Program about criminal activity can call 201 384-4222.
     In addition to the above programs, The Bergenfield Police Department coordinates traffic control and security for the following community sponsored events:

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• Memorial Day Parade
• Community 5K Run
• Bergenfield’s Street Festivals
• Halloween Parade
• Veteran’s Day Ceremonies
• Holiday in the Park Festival