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Ridgewood NJ, As students return to school, the Ridgewood Police Department continues to remind residents to drive carefully and stay alert to ensure the safety of children. With more kids walking and biking to and from school, it’s critical that drivers reduce speed and stay focused to react to changing conditions.
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Ridgewood NJ, the Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy is a one-week long program designed to give children who are interested in Law Enforcement an opportunity to participate in the Police Academy type experience.
Continue reading There is Still Time to Register for the Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Crew Team hosted its annual Row-a-Thon this past Saturday, witnessing an exhilarating race between local police and firefighters, showcasing community spirit and athletic prowess.
Continue reading Ridgewood Crew Hosts Successful Annual Row-a-Thon Event
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Ridgewood NJ, from Jeremy P. Kleiman OEM Coordinator and Keith Kazmark Village Manager ,”in light of recent storm events that caused flooding to areas of the Village near the Ho-Ho-Kus Brook and Saddle River, we want to again share critical sources of information which provide awareness to the extent of potential flooding. In addition to monitoring local weather reports for current weather conditions, we encourage all residents to sign up for the Village’s Emergency Alert Notifications through Ridgewood’s Everbridge account. The link can be found on the Village website by clicking on the red banner at the top of the homepage. In addition, you may access the registration page at the links below:
Continue reading VILLAGE OF RIDGEWOOD OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FLOODPLAIN RESOURCES
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department is once again seeing an increase in motor vehicle thefts and catalytic converter thefts. The vehicles are parked overnight on the street, so we remind everyone that overnight parking between 0200 and 0600 hours is not permitted in the Village without special permission. These thefts can be prevented by taking your keys with you and securing your vehicle. Please make it a routine to lock all your doors to your vehicles and your homes. Also do not leave the vehicle running unattended with the keys inside.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department Issues Important SCAM Alert
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department has now opened The Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy to 5th Graders .
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department has seen a significant uptick in reports of fraud involving identify theft and scam schemes (phone, email, and in-person). We recommend that all our residents stay vigilant by monitoring their credit activity and to use extreme caution when dealing with parties attempting to receive a payment for any purpose. Before sending any payment, it is recommended to confirm with the company or agency directly if there is in fact a balance due.
Continue reading The Ridgewood Police Warn of a Significant Uptick in reports of Fraud Schemes
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department announces , “We got him again!” Some thieves never learn their lesson. Ridgewood PBA Local 20 members brought the grinch through town on Saturday, December 10th stopping at the following elementary schools :
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Continue reading Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy June 27th to July 1st
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Continue reading Quick Action by Ridgewood Police Officers and Bystanders Save a Life
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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department is proud to announce that Officer Vincenzo Vaccarella was officially sworn in by Mayor Susan Knudsen at February 9th’s council meeting. Vincenzo completed his training at the Bergen County Police Academy in December. Vincenzo is the son of Officer Rosario Vaccarella, grandson of retired Captain Keith Killion, and nephew of Detective Keith Killion Jr. The department is proud to have him carry on the family tradition of service to the Village. Vincenzo’s mother Kim held the Bible as his family looked on.
Continue reading Ridgewood Police Department Adds a New Officer and Promotes a Second
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Ridgewood NJ , according to the Ridgewood Police ,the Department has found that a vast majority of the stolen vehicles in our community have been stolen because the keys (or key fob) were left inside the vehicle at the time of the theft, and the vehicles have been left unlocked. The Ridgewood Police Department strongly encourages our community to lock your vehicles at night, to never leave your keys (or key fob) in an unattended vehicle, and to avoid leaving valuables in your vehicle at night.
