Allendale Police Department

The Allendale Police Department is a state accredited law enforcement agency serving a suburban community in northern Bergen County. The department consists of 16 sworn police officers comprised of three main divisions: Administration, Investigations, and Patrol. The department is structured to include a Chief of Police, a Lieutenant, Sergeants, Detectives, Patrol Officers, and Class Three Special Law Enforcement Officers (SLEO III).

Patrol follows a Pitman Schedule, which allows for every other weekend off. Currently, the department has officers assigned to the Bergen County Rapid Deployment Force, the Bergen County Regional Swat Team Crisis Negotiations Team, and the Bergen County Police Academy as Recruit Instructors. The department permits neatly groomed beards and implements a Workout on Duty policy. Top Patrolman salary for the current contract is of $174,139.

Mission Statement

We believe in the dignity and worth of all people.

We are committed to the provision of high quality, community orientated police services, with sensitivity;the protection of Constitutional Rights;problem solving;teamwork;continuous improvement;openness;planning for the future;and the provision of leadership to the police profession and our community.

We will be a dynamic organization devoted to improvement, excellence, the maintenance of customer satisfaction, and the principles of quality leadership for the citizens of Allendale and the State of New Jersey.

The core values of the Allendale Police Department are honor, integrity, and community.

About Us:

Located just 30 miles from New York City, Allendale is a close-knit suburb spanning 3.12 square miles. Home to approximately 6,800 residents, the community is known for its support of the police department and local landmarks such as Northern Highlands Regional High School, Crestwood Lake, and The Celery Farm.