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Mission & Purpose
The East Orange Police Department is a community oriented police agency. The department is committed to the concept of Community Policing and as such is committed to excellence in response to the needs of all our citizens.
The East Orange Police Department exists to serve all the people within the community in a professional and ethical manner. The department recognizes that integrity is the foundation of our profession. We will endeavor to preserve and safeguard the public trust by adhering to the highest standards of performance and ethical practice.
Anti-Discrimination
Those that are challenged by physical, emotional or health considerations, all those who have chosen an alternative life style, all religions, all ages, all colors, all creeds, and all nationalities. Discrimination toward any person or group will not be tolerated in any form by the East Orange Police Department.
Equal Protection Under the Law
All persons in this city have value and dignity. While all are required to obey the law, all shall receive equal protection under the law.
In an effort to better protect and serve the community, the Police Department has instituted two “Tips” telephone lines.
All calls will be kept confidential.
All calls will be kept confidential.
Hotline Numbers
- For suspected criminal activity citizens should call 973-266-5041.
- This hot line number is monitored twenty-fours hours a day.
- For quality of life issues such as loud music, loitering, etc. call 973-266-5055.
The Records Bureau assists the general public seeking copies of reports or with questions about:
East Orange Police Department, Records Division
15 South Munn Avenue
East Orange, New Jersey 07017.
Record Bureau Commander
You may also contact the Record Bureau Commander for any special needs at 973-266-5012 or by mail by including "Attn: Record Bureau Commander" when you address the envelope containing your letter.
- Accident information
- Arrests
- Fingerprinting
- Firearm permits
- Incident reports
- Restraining orders, etc.
Hours of Operation
The Bureau is open to the public Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.Reports & Requests for Reports
- Reports or requests for reports must be made in person or in certain cases by mail.
- Processing of requests is subject to a fee.
- The Bureau does not accept requests via phone or e-mail, nor do they fax or e-mail reports.
For Additional Information
For additional information or assistance you can contact the Records Division at 973-266-5010, or write to:East Orange Police Department, Records Division
15 South Munn Avenue
East Orange, New Jersey 07017.
Record Bureau Commander
You may also contact the Record Bureau Commander for any special needs at 973-266-5012 or by mail by including "Attn: Record Bureau Commander" when you address the envelope containing your letter.
Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) is a drug abuse prevention education program designed to equip elementary school children with knowledge about drug abuse, the consequences of drug abuse, and skills for resisting peer pressure to experiment with drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
D.A.R.E. uses uniformed law enforcement officers to teach a formal curriculum to students in a classroom setting.
D.A.R.E. uses uniformed law enforcement officers to teach a formal curriculum to students in a classroom setting.
East Orange D.A.R.E.
The East Orange Police Department began teaching the program in 1992. Today, the East Orange D.A.R.E. program focuses on 5th graders to prepare them for entering junior high school, where pressures to use drugs and alcohol is likely to occur.-
Police Department
Physical Address
15 S Munn Avenue
East Orange, NJ 07018
Phone: 973-266-5000Emergency Phone: 911