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Ridgewood Police Department Adds a New Officer and Promotes a Second

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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.

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The Vast Majority of the Stolen Vehicles in Ridgewood are stolen because the keys (or key fob) were Left Inside the Vehicle

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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.

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Ridgewood Police Implement Body Cameras

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department is excited to announce that we have joined the growing ranks of law enforcement agencies who are implementing body worn cameras (BWC). The cameras will be used in accordance with the guidelines established by the New Jersey Attorney General and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office directive. Our officers will be using the Axon Body 3 camera, which is a small lightweight device, but with a wide field of view. The BWC will be mounted on an officer’s shirt, vest, or outmost garment and will point away from the officer in order to capture whatever is in the camera’s view. Citizen who interact with police officers could be recorded on the body cameras. Our hope is that by employing this technology, we will continue to build a positive relationship will all of our residents and those visiting and working in the Village.

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The Ridgewood Police Department has been Experiencing Unprecedented difficulty in Hiring Crossing Guards for this School year

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police Department has been experiencing unprecedented difficulty in hiring crossing guards for this school year, similar to the problem all other businesses are currently facing. Due to this shortage, we have needed to reallocate staffing in order to prioritize posts to those where the students have the most interaction with vehicles, such as on heavily traveled roadways. We are continuing to work diligently on hiring more crossing guards and hope to rectify this situation as soon as possible with the goal of returning to normal operations within a few weeks. As always, the Ridgewood Police Department’s primary concern is the safety of all of our residents and visitors, especially our children. If you are interested and available to become one of our crossing guards, please contact The Crossing Guard Company at 610-504-8764 or visit https://acmssafety.com/careers/ for more information.

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The Ridgewood Police Department Presents the 7th class of the Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department and The Ridgewood PBA Local 20 proudly announce that we will be conducting the 7th class of the Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy! The dates are set for June 28-July 2 from 9-1 at BFMS. We are going to have a smaller class this year, but that just means twice the fun!

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Ridgewood Business Reports Harassment

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Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood Police report that a Wilsey Square business owner responded to Ridgewood Police Headquarters on Sept. 22 to report stalking, harassment and theft. The business owner reported the accused placed harassing fliers around the Village of Ridgewood causing alarm. The complainant reported the accused removed mail from his business and changed the return address. The complainant is considering signing complaints at this time.

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Ridgewood Police Department is currently investigating 2 burglaries and an attempted burglary

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department is currently investigating 2 burglaries and an attempted burglary that occurred 11/7/18 and 11/8/18 in the area of Fairfield Ave, Shelton Rd and South Irving St. The Police department is asking residents to be extra vigilant and report any activity they feel is suspicious. The department is also requesting residents to review their private video systems between the hours of 4p-8p on the above dates and bring anything out of the ordinary to the attention of the police. As a reminder make sure your doors and window are locked and reset the timers on interior and exterior lights that may have been effected by the daylight savings time change.

If you have any information that can assist with the investigation please contact the Ridgewood Police Detective Bureau at 201-251-4536

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2018 Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce Annual Car Show

The 24th Annual Ridgewood Car Show

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Friday, September 7, 2018
Memorial Park
at Van Neste Square and
along E. Ridgewood Ave.
6:00-9:00pm
last year we had over 400 cars,
ran out of room, need to sign up and show up early!
weather permitting

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The Ridgewood Police Department Remind Residents mailed letter scams, internet and phone scams involving requests for money

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June 12,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department would like to remind our residents of the common suspicious mailed letter scams, internet and phone scams involving requests for money. These incidents are the rise and many if not all are SCAMS. Please consider contacting the Ridgewood Police Department or conduct a thorough investigation yourself before sending anyone money via the internet, western union, donation and/or purchasing any type of MoneyGram gift card as payment.

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The Ridgewood Police Department is pleased to announce the 5th annual Chief Michael Feeney, Jr. Police Academy

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April 18,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department is pleased to announce the 5th annual Chief Michael Feeney, Jr. Police Academy scheduled from Friday June 22nd through Friday June 29th 2018, at Benjamin Franklin Middle School. The Academy is open to Ridgewood residents entering 5th 6th and 7th grades in the fall of 2018.
Last year’s academy featured demonstrations from The Ridgewood Police Department, Bergen County Sheriff’s Department K-9 and Bomb Squad, Police Motorcycles, Ridgewood Emergency Services, FBI, Ridgewood Fire Department, State Police Helicopter landing, Tactical driving, as well as demonstrations from various other agencies. A field trip to the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Complex in Mahwah is also scheduled.
Applications will be available online in community pass.
For more information contact Lt.Glenn Ender gender@ridgewoodnj.net

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The Ridgewood Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a hit and run driver who struck a Ridgewood Police Officer on Van Emburgh Avenue

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February 2,2018

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating a hit and run driver who struck a Ridgewood Police Officer on Van Emburgh Avenue at around 10:37 A.M. on Monday January 29th. The Ridgewood Police Officer was concluding a motor vehicle stop on Van Emburgh Avenue near the intersection of Cathleen Terrace (near the Washington Township Boarder), when a 2014 or newer dark colored Acura TLX sedan struck the officer causing minor injuries. The vehicle was traveling south on Van Emburgh Avenue and continued southbound toward East Glen Avenue after the collision. We are asking anyone with information to contact the Ridgewood Police Department at 201-670-5519 or email Detective Peter Youngberg at pyoungberg@ridgewoodnj.net.

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The Ridgewood Police Department would like to remind residents to lock your cars

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September 14,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, According to the Ridgewood Police a recently apprehended thief claimed unlocked cars with valuables are an open invitation to steal .  The thief described the process where by he walks down a street casing the targeting the area for unlocked cars and cars with keys in them.

The Ridgewood Police Department would like to remind residents to lock your cars, even in your own driveway. Do not leave valuables visible in your vehicle at any time.

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The Ridgewood Police Department (RPD) has recommended converting a significant portion of the two (2) dedicated (green paint) bike lanes to “shared use” lanes (no green paint)

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July 3,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, Bike Lane Update: The Ridgewood Police Department (RPD) has recommended converting a significant portion of the two (2) dedicated (green paint) bike lanes connecting the intersection of North Broad Street and Franklin Avenue with the intersection of Garber Square and West Ridgewood Avenue to “shared use” lanes (no green paint). This would permit motor vehicle traffic to use space now reserved only for bicyclists. The recommendation came in the form of a presentation delivered by RPD Patrol Supervisor John Chuck and Patrol Officer Raymond Tarino during a Village Council Work Session held on Wednesday, June 28.

Specifically, the police department suggests that the westbound “shared use” lane begin shortly after vehicles round the bend prior to the Pease Library’s northern most property line, and the eastbound “shared use” lane begin just after vehicles round the bend prior to going under the train trestle. Supervisor Chuck and Officer Tarino believe that traffic backups would be significantly decreased if this plan were implemented as two (2) to three (3) additional passenger vehicles could be added into the turning que.

No action/decision regarding the matter was reached by Council Members following the presentation.

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The Ridgewood Police Department is looking to hire a Part Time parking Enforcement Officer

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March 22,2017

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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department is looking to hire a Part Time parking Enforcement Officer. The Part-Time position is up to 20-hours a week with pay starting at $17.19 per hour. Applications are available at the Police Department. Send resume, cover letter and application to Chief Jacqueline Luthcke, Ridgewood Police Department, 131 N. Maple Avenue, Ridgewood, NJ 07450 by April 14. The Village of Ridgewood is an EOE and civil service community. All hiring is provisional and subject to Civil Service and residency requirements.

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2016 Chief Michael Feeney Jr. Ridgewood Police Academy Class #3

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June 30,2016
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Ridgewood NJ, The Ridgewood Police Department has announced the 3rd annual Chief Michael Feeney, Jr. Police Academy scheduled from Thursday June 23rd to Friday July 1st. The academy is open to Ridgewood Residents entering 6th 7th and 8th grades in the fall of 2016.

For only a small fee is $50 per student the Academy which includes two shirts per student a baseball hat a string bag and transportation to our field trip.

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Sgt.Lembo finds out the bad guy can’t get away from the K-9

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Lt.Paul Acakios talking to the students about the day in the life of an inmate.

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This year’s academy features demonstrations from The Ridgewood Police Department, Bergen County Sheriff’s Department K-9 and Bomb Squad, Police Motorcycles, Ridgewood Emergency Services, FBI, Ridgewood Fire Department, Helicopter landing as well as demonstrations from various other agencies. A field trip to the Bergen County Law and Public Safety Complex in Mahwah is also scheduled.

The height of the seven-day Chief Michael Feeney Junior Police Academy may have come on Wednesday when bomb squad members blew up a watermelon.

According to the Ridgewood Police, “The Junior Police Academy has proven to be a valuable experience for all involved and has provided a vital link between the Police Department and the youth of Ridgewood. Further, the Junior Police Academy has afforded students a deeper understanding of the Police function as well as an increased ability to see what the Police and the community can do to serve the Village. The overwhelming success of our Junior Police Academy class has far exceeded the expectations of everyone involved. This program attracts a highly motivated group of recruits, and the Instructors thoroughly enjoy their interaction with these young people. We look forward to another great class.”