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March 17,2017
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department would like to thank all residents for their cooperation in staying off the roads during the blizzard on Tuesday. Due to your assistance, only two motor vehicle crashes were reported and our Street Department was able to better manage the snow removal in an attempt to keep the roadways clear.
November 30,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, Members of the Ridgewood Police Department have been growing beards during No-Shave November. The goal of No-Shave November is to grow awareness by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free.
The goal of No–Shave November is to grow awareness by embracing our hair, which many cancer patients lose, and letting it grow wild and free. Donate the money you typically spend on shaving and grooming to educate about cancer prevention, save lives, and aid those fighting the battle.
For more information and to make a donation to help support cancer research and treatment, click on the link below.
Glen Rock NJ, on Sunday, November 20th ,2016 at 10:00 am the Glen Rock Volunteer Ambulance Corp. and the Ridgewood Ambulance and Emergency Services will be conducting a drill at Glen Rock Middle and High School.
October 26,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department and Ridgewood PBA Local #20 are honored to support breast cancer awareness month. Officers have been wearing pink baseball caps and pink ribbon Paracord bracelets to raise funds and awareness. This year the PBA sold 100 Paracord bracelets to raise a total of $500. PBA Local #20 is proud to donate the full amount raised to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. The members of the PBA would like to thank all of those who participated and donated to the cause.
October 6,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, On Saturday, October 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Ridgewood Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its 12th opportunity in six years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to the Ridgewood Police Desk at 131 North Maple Ave. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Last April, Americans turned in 447 tons (over 893,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at almost 5,400 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,200 of its state and local law enforcement partners. Overall, in its 11 previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 6.4 million pounds—about 3,200 tons—of pills.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.
For more information about the disposal of prescription drugs or about the October 22 Take Back Day event, go to the DEA Diversion website or call the Ridgewood Police Department 201-652-3900.
file photo by Boyd Loving
July 5,2016
the staff of the Ridgewood
Ridgewood NJ, Applications are available for The New Jersey Civil Service Commission Law Enforcement Examination. The Ridgewood Police Department uses the eligibility list provided by the State to hire candidates. The test is given every three years. Click on the link below for more information.
1. Applicants must be citizens of the United States as of August 31, 2016.
2. Applicants must meet the residency requirements of the appointing jurisdiction as of August 31, 2016 and may be required to maintain continuous residency in that jurisdiction up to and including the date of appointment.
3. Applicants must be high school or vocational high school graduates, or possess an approved High School Equivalency Certificate by August 31, 2016.
4. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age as of August 31, 2016. Applicants for Municipal Police Officer and its bilingual variant positions cannot be over 35 years of age (one is considered over 35 on the day of his/her 35th birthday) as of August 31, 2016, unless they meet the exceptions in “Maximum hiring age requirement for Municipal Police Officer” as indicated on the Fact Sheet. NOTE: The age 35 maximum hiring requirement applies only to Municipal Police Officer and its bilingual variants.
5. Appointees will be required to possess a driver’s license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
6. Appointees may be required to pass thorough medical and drug screening, and psychological/psychiatric examinations. Failure of any of these is cause for removal from that title area.
7. Appointees will be required to successfully complete a training program mandated by the NJ Police Training Commission. This training must be completed prior to enrollment in the Police and Fire Retirement System.
8. After you complete and submit your online application, you will receive a confirmation page which includes a link and access code to the Candidate Preparation Guide. Please print your confirmation page prior to going to the link.
An abbreviated application is used for this title. Information regarding education, experience, licenses/certifications, training or internships is not collected.
https://info.csc.state.nj.us/vats/WebAnno.aspx
May 28,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, Registration is now open for the 3rd Annual Michael Feeney’s Best Day Ever. The event will be held on June 4th from 10-3 at BF Middle School field in Ridgewood, NJ. The day kicks off with a color fun run. Then there will be a balloon and butterfly release, carnival games, inflatables, face painting and so much more. Yes, the mechanical shark will be back! We hope to see you there! $20 per person / $50 per family when registering on line. ($25 per person. $75 per family at the door). Proceeds to benefit childhood cancer research, The Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy, JDRF, and to give ” A Best Day” to some sick children and their families.
To register go to: https://register.communitypass.net/ridgewood.
May 26,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, hashtag #RockOneSock RPD is rocking one sock for the Rock One Sock Challenge: Post a “footsie” wearing one sock as a symbol of hope for our nation’s missing children and challenge three others to do the same! #RockoneSock this May in honor of National Missing Children’s Month.
Please visit https://www.rockonesock.org to learn more.”
Missing children’s issues do not affect every household, but we wanted to give the average person a chance to show that they stand in solidarity with missing children and their families. Our goal is to take something tangible and make a viral phenomenon that bringshope and inspiration to National Missing Children’s Day (May 25, 2016). During the month of May, we’re asking everyone to wear one sock, take a “footsie” (a picture or video of your feet with one sock) and post it to social media using the hashtag #RockOneSock. Continue to spread awareness and support by tagging friends to either do the #RockOneSock challenge or make a donation to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Let it start a conversation with your friends and family!
file photo by Boyd Loving
May 15,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, administrative assistant to Ridgewood doctor charged with theft and forgery. Sussan Lopez a 29-year-old Cliffside Park woman was arrested this week on theft and forgery charges stemming from a complaint that she was stealing from her employer, a Ridgewood doctor, the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office said Saturday.
In a statement acting Bergen County Prosecutor Gurbir S. Grewal Sussan Lopez was arrested on computer related theft, theft by deception and forgery related charges, and authorities allege that she stole more than $50,000 in value from her employer.
An investigation by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office White Collar Crimes Unit and the Ridgewood Police Department, authorities allege that Lopez also fraudulently created an American Express corporate account using the office’s corporate identity to purchase goods and pay for personal services.
The Ridgewood Police Department received the initial complaint from the doctor, who was not identified at this time by Grewal, in late March. On May 11, a warrant was issued for Lopez’s arrest, and on May 12 she was arrested at her home in Cliffside Park.
Lopez was remanded to the Bergen County jail in lieu of bail set at $35,000, authorities said. She is scheduled to appear in Bergen County Municipal court on May 27 at 9:30 a.m.
DEA OPERATION TAKE BACK – APRIL 30
The Ridgewood Police Department will once again participate in Operation Take Back with the DEA. Residents can bring any extra or expired prescription drugs to the Police Department on Saturday, April 30th from 10am to 2pm for safe disposal. You are encouraged to participate in this program that will protect the water supply and our environment
March 4,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department is pleased to announce the 2016 Chief Michael Feeney Jr.Police Academy will be held June 23rd to July 1st at the Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Applications will be available April 1st at the Ridgewood Police desk. The seven day academy sponsored by Ridgewood PBA Local 20 is open to Ridgewood residents entering 6th 7th and 8th grades in the fall of 2016. Visit the Ridgewood Police Website for more information.
October 31,2015
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Ridgewood NJ, The staff of The Ridgewood Blog has learned that on Thursday, 10/29, a Ridgewood Police department officer observed two (2) pieces of excavating equipment being operated on a Village street in violation of the NJ State Department of Motor Vehicle (NJDMV) regulation requiring vehicle registration and liability insurance.
The equipment was being operated by a contractor hired by the Village of Ridgewood to perform leaf removal services. Use of the equipment was suspended, at the request of Ridgewood PD, until such time that it complies with NJDMV requirements.
file photo by Boyd Loving
October 21,2015
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Ridgewood NJ, The Valley Hospital in cooperation with the Ridgewood Police Department will be conducting a multi-agency exercise on the morning of Thursday October 22, 2015 in the Emergency Department of the hospital.
This is part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the abilities of law enforcement and our public/private safety partners to effectively deal with potential critical incidents.
Numerous outside agencies will also be participating in the exercise. The Emergency Department of the hospital will still be open however there will be increased police and emergency medical services activity in the parking lot area of the hospital.
The drill will be contained to Valley Hospital’s property however residents may notice increased police and public safety personnel in the area during the event. Ridgewood Board of Education will also be cooperating in this drill.
The Ridgewoood Police thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to make our community safer.
September 26 2015
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, On September 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Ridgewood Police and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its tenth opportunity in five years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring your pills for disposal to Ridgewood Police Headquarters at 131 N.Maple Ave. (The DEA cannot accept liquids or needles or sharps, only pills or patches.) The service is free and anonymous, no questions asked.
Last September, Americans turned in 309 tons (over 617,000 pounds) of prescription drugs at nearly 5,500 sites operated by the DEA and more than 4,000 of its state and local law enforcement partners. When those results are combined with what was collected in its eight previous Take Back events, DEA and its partners have taken in over 4.8 million pounds—more than 2,400 tons—of pills.
This initiative addresses a vital public safety and public health issue. Medicines that languish in home cabinets are highly susceptible to diversion, misuse, and abuse. Rates of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. are alarmingly high, as are the number of accidental poisonings and overdoses due to these drugs. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are obtained from family and friends, including from the home medicine cabinet. In addition, Americans are now advised that their usual methods for disposing of unused medicines—flushing them down the toilet or throwing them in the trash—both pose potential safety and health hazards.
