Lyndhurst Police Department

About

Lyndhurst Police Department, Bergen County, 367 Valley Brook Avenue, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071, Main: 201-939-2900. Anonymous Tip Line: 201-804-9346

Story

The Lyndhurst Police Department was established on January 1, 1907 by then Union Township Ordinance #39. It stated that the Police Department might consist of, as many officers as the Township committee deem necessary to enforce the laws and ordinances of the Township. (The name of the town was changed to Lyndhurst in 1917). The committee hired two men to start Captain George Cassidy and Patrolman Michael McIntyre.
The first Headquarters was located at 262 Ridge Road where it operated until the completion of the Lyndhurst Town Hall in 1924. The Police Headquarters is still located there and received major renovations between 1998 and 2003.
As the population grew through the immigration years, so did the Department. More officers were hired and in 1911, Officer Michael McIntyre became the first Chief.
The method of patrol in the early days was foot patrol, where officers were assigned to certain sections of town. The two main sections were the Lyndhurst Section (West of Ridge Road) and the Kingsland Section (East of Ridge Road).
The Department received its first motorized vehicle in 1914; however, foot patrol was still a vital part of patrolling the Township. Most of the residents and businesses in those years had no phones and they knew where they were likely to find an officer if needed. Foot patrol continued until it was phased out in the 1980’s.
The Department continued to progress, and keep up with the times. In 1930 the first ambulance was ordered where medical emergencies were handled solely by Police Officers, who served both as driver and aidman. (Volunteers did not assist with the Lyndhurst Police Emergency Squad until 1942). Also in the 1930’s the Department introduced motorcycle patrol and was the first Department to use two-way radios in Bergen County.
Since its beginning the Lyndhurst Police Department has continued to serve and protect its residents by obtaining the latest equipment and sending its officers to various in-service training classes.

Mission

MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to work harmoniously with all the citizens to create and augment a work environment, mutual respect, trust and dignity. We will protect the lives, property and rights of all people, proactively address the social issues that create the opportunity of crime and to be sensitive to the needs of the community. With unwavering faith and honor, we continue to demonstrate our commitment to the safety and posterity of our community.

Impressum

The Lyndhurst Police Department provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Lyndhurst Police Department complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The Lyndhurst Police Department expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of our Officers to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.