DIVISION OF POLICE
The history of the Jersey City Police Department dates back to 1829, and today consists of nearly 975 uniformedofficers, 200 crossing guards, and 200+ civilian employees dedicated to the safety of Jersey City's residents and visitors. The recent officer hirings have not only helped with increasing police presence and therefore the deterrence, detection and solving of crimes, but also thefostering of active relationships between police and the community,openinglines of communication, and recognizing citizens as a crucial component in combating crime.
CRIME STAT COMPARISON - YEAR TO DATE
As Of 8/25/24
2024Shooting Incidents - 21 2022
Shooting Victims -28
Homicides - 52023
Shooting Incidents - 39
Shooting Victims - 47
Homicides - 9
Shooting Incidents - 36
Shooting Victims - 45
Homicides - 10
QUARTERLY UPDATES
As of June 30, 2024
JERSEY CITY POLICE DISTRICT MAP
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The South District begins in the middle of Liberty State Park at the Hudson River and extends to Jersey City’s southern-most border with Bayonne, then westward to the Hackensack River.
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\nThe South District arranges regular meetings with neighborhood block associations and holds community meet and greets throughout the year. It partners with the Department of Public Works on a massive yearly neighborhood clean-up and organizes holiday events – Halloween’s Trunk or Treat and its annual turkey giveaway on Thanksgiving.
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South District Commander - Captain Patrick Sullivan
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Phone
\n(201) 547-5456
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\nAddress
\n191 Bergen Avenue
\nJersey City, NJ 07305
\nDirections
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Jersey City’s East District covers the downtown Hudson River waterfront from midway through Liberty State Park to the northern most boundary of Jersey City at the Hoboken city border and westward to Summit Avenue.
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\nThe East District has focused on building relationships with the community through Choices, a partnership between Jersey City Public Schools and school psychologists who work with at-risk students, holding the popular Coffee With a Cop gathering, organizing monthly meetings with Ward E and F neighborhood associations, and coordinating a yearly coat drive. It maintains on-going efforts on pedestrian safety.
\nEast District Commander - Captain Iris Cruz\n
Phone
\n(201) 547-5408
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\nAddress
\n207 7th Street
\nJersey City, NJ 07302
\nDirections
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The West District’s borders extend from Ege Avenue, west to the Hackensack River and north to Sip Avenue.
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\nThe West works closely with the Jersey City Department of Health and Human Service providing services to Jersey City’s homeless population. The district organizes a massive yearly Christmas toy drive and participates in Chat for Change – a city-wide effort to create positive relationships between the JCPD and Jersey City residents.
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\nWest District Commander - Captain Joseph Olszewski
\nExecutive Officer - Lt. Ahmed Azmy
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Phone
\n(201) 547-5450
\nFax
\n(201) 547-5077
\nAddress
\n1 Jackson Avenue
\nJersey City, NJ 07304
\nDirections
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