East Rutherford Police

09/04/2026

In remembrance of the tragic events that occurred on September 11th 2001, a ceremony will be held at the 911 Memorial Park located at the corner of Dennis Taormina Way (Railroad Avenue) and Park Avenue at 5:00 PM. All borough residents are welcome to attend.

09/03/2026

⚠️ Hackensack Street and Union Avenue Intersection ⚠️

The traffic light at the intersection is now operational and will be placed in a warning flash mode to alert drivers of the new traffic pattern.

🚦🚦 The traffic light for Hackensack Street traffic, north and south, will blink yellow warning motorists to slow and use caution upon entering the intersection.

🚦🚦 The traffic light for Union Avenue, east and west, will blink red warning motorists to STOP before navigating the intersection.

The crosswalk pedestrian lights will not be activated during this period and all pedestrians are urged to use extreme caution when crossing both Hackensack Street and Union Avenue as this is a new traffic pattern for both motorists and pedestrians.

‼️ The traffic light will remain in its warning flash mode until Tuesday, September 8, where it will be fully operational and motorists will be required to adhere the traffic signal ‼️

09/03/2026

The Domestic Violence Response Team offers assistance to victims of domestic violence in many different forms. They are currently looking for new members and will be accepting applications. Anyone interested can send an email to their email address listed below, or call them by phone. Sign up today and help make a difference for those in need.

09/01/2026

As we kick off the school year, Chief Dennis Rivelli would like to remind everyone to be extra careful this week traveling the Borough. With the first days of school upon us, please expect increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic. We urge everyone to BE PATIENT.

🍎 As a reminder, vehicles are lawfully required to stop while a school bus is in the roadway picking up/discharging children.

🛑 Please yield to pedestrians in the crosswalks and follow the directions of our Crossing Guards.

🖍 DO NOT park on yellow curbs, double park, block fire hydrants or park obstructing crosswalks when dropping off or picking up your children, especially in the area of McKenzie School.

Our Patrol Division be out ensuring all applicable laws and ordinances are followed and ensuring safe travels for all motorists.

Let's have a great and safe school year!

08/31/2026

⚠️ Hackensack Street and Union Avenue Intersection ⚠️

Weather permitting, the intersection of Hackensack Street and Union Avenue is scheduled to be milled, paved and striped on Tuesday September 1, Wednesday September 2 and Thursday, September 3.

🗓 Work is scheduled to begin at 7am each day and last approximately until 5pm. The intersection will be closed and inaccessible to vehicular traffic, especially when fresh asphalt is laid.

🚧 🚓 🚧 Please follow all posted detours and DO NOT drive around marked police vehicles, 'Road Closed' signage or traffic cones. Please allow yourself more time if you plan on traveling through the area.

🚎 Affected New Jersey Transit busses will be rerouted as needed during the road closures. Contact NJ Transit for any scheduling questions or concerns.

🚦 The traffic light is scheduled to be operational AFTER this work is completed and will be set to a 'warning' flash pattern which is designed to acclimate drivers to the new traffic pattern.

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08/26/2026

⚠️⚠️ Potential Scam Alert ⚠️⚠️

We have received several calls from residents reporting that the Bergen County Sheriff's Office has contacted them telephonically and telling them that they have missed Grand Jury and are now being subpoenaed.

We have contacted the Sheriff's Office who confirmed that no such phone calls have been made or will ever be made. Furthermore, their Office will never contact anybody by phone. If you believe you have legitimate business with the Sheriff's Office, please contact them directly to confirm.

This is a stark reminder to be vigilant and properly screen your telephone calls. The East Rutherford Police Department, East Rutherford PBA or the Municipal Court will never call to solicit personal information, financial information or demand any payments.

Our Agency remains dedicated to protecting our residents and implore you to contact Police Headquarters if you believe you have been scammed and provided personal information to the wrong source. While we try to do everything possible to pass along any recent trends to better educate the public, we ask our residents to also educate themselves on the potential scams. Scammers have been known to target our seniors and older residents through telephone, email and text messages.

🚨 Remember, no Police Department will ever ask for money in the form of gift cards or crypto currency!

08/26/2026

On behalf of Chief Dennis Rivelli and members of the East Rutherford Police Department, we extend our condolences to the Secaucus Police Department following the loss of recently retired, Lieutentant Thomas Malanka, Jr.

Our thoughts and prayers are with both the Secaucus Police and with LT. Malanka's family and friends.

It is with a heavy heart that the Secaucus Police Department announces the passing of Lieutenant Thomas Malanka Jr. “TJ,” badge #125, at approximately 0150 hrs. on August 24, 2026.

Lieutenant Malanka served the Secaucus Police Department with honor and distinction from 2002 until June of 2026. His assignments included Patrol Supervisor, Platoon Commander, and Extra Duty Coordinator. Lieutenant Malanka was also a member of the Hudson County Rapid Deployment Force for over a decade. Please keep Lieutenant Malanka’s wife, children, mother and father (Retired Captain Thomas Malanka Sr.) in your prayers during this difficult time.

08/13/2026

For those interested in supporting Colombia after the devastating earthquake. Please see attached post from our brothers and sisters from Carlstadt Police

Anything helps!

🇨🇴❤️ STANDING WITH COLOMBIA

The Carlstadt Police Department is proud to come together with our community to support those impacted by the devastating earthquake in Colombia.

This effort is especially personal to our department. One of our officers has family who was directly affected by the earthquake, and our officer and their family are stepping up to help not only their loved ones, but other families and communities in Colombia who are facing unimaginable loss and hardship.

We invite our Carlstadt community to stand with us and show the same compassion, generosity, and strength that makes our community so special. We are collecting donations of clothing, shoes, blankets and linens, hygiene supplies, non-perishable food, pet supplies, and first aid kits.

📍 Drop-Off Location:
Carlstadt Borough Hall
500 Madison Street, Carlstadt, NJ 07072

🕗 Drop-Off Hours:
Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM

📅 Collection ends August 28th.

Every donation, no matter the size, can make a difference. Together, we can bring hope, comfort, and support to those who need it most.

🇨🇴 Let’s stand with Colombia. Juntos somos más fuertes. ❤️

08/10/2026

Last week, 53 recruits graduated our annual Junior Police Academy. The Recruits reported to Lincoln School, where they were separated into two platoons and taught basic drill commands such as standing at attention, saluting and parade rest. They also participated in a physical assessment by performing push ups, sit ups and a timed shuttle run.

Throughout the week, Recruits observed demonstrations from the Bergen County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit, Bomb Squad Bureau of Criminal Investigation Unit and the Bergen County Regional SWAT Team. Officers from our own Department also completed demonstrations on First Aid/CPR, DWI/DUI detection, handcuffing and watched our Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Unit pilot our drones. Additionally, with the implementation of New Jersey's updated electronic bicycle law, Recruits were given a course on e-bike safety and their new regulations.

The Recruits continued their training with a demonstration on Defensive Tactics/ Brazilian Jujitsu from instructors of Subforcebjj in Lyndhurst. There were also demonstrations from our Motorcycle Unit and the East Rutherford Fire Department.

Recruits attended a field trip to the Palisades Interstate Parkway Police Department, where they received a demonstration from their Marine Unit. Recruits were brought onto one of their boat units for ride up the Hudson River.

Graduation was held Friday afternoon with family and friends in attendance and the Recruits received certificates signifying their completion of the Junior Police Academy.

This was the 31st Junior Police Academy Class held by our Agency and we look forward to continuing the program in the future.

A special thank you to all the Departments who helped make this program an overwhelming success. We are proud to continue our partnerships.

And we would be remiss if we didn't shout out retired Lieutenant Bill Hopkins and his food truck, Sliderznbowlz, for donating lunch to the Recruits on graduation day.

08/06/2026

⚠️ Central Avenue Closure ⚠️

Be advised that Central Avenue will be closed today until approximately 4pm due to roadway paving. Please follow all posted detours and DO NOT drive around marked police vehicles or traffic cones.

Access to our Borough from Rutherford via Montross Avenue/Maple Avenue will be closed.

Please plan an alternate route and travel safely.

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