West New York Police Department

When you want to say thank you for a job well done by a police officer or other employee of the West New York Police Department, you can fill out the officer commendation form online or visit or call the West New York Police Department during regular business hours and ask to speak to a supervisor. You can also write a letter or print and fill out our officer commendation form and mail it to the West New York Police Department, 428 60th St, West New York, New Jersey, 07093. Please try to remember the name of the employee or officer, the date of the occurrence, and the circumstances of how your were assisted. The incident will be reviewed and the police officer or employee could receive an award or letter of commendation.

If there is a dog or any other animal in your neighborhood that you believe may pose an imminent threat, please call the West New York Police Department dispatch center at (201) 295-5000 immediately.

An individual who has temporarily lost the use of one or more limbs, is temporarily disabled as to be unable to ambulate without the aid of an assisting device, or had their mobility otherwise temporarily limited as certified by a physician, may be eligible for a temporary handicapped parking permit. To be eligible for a temporary handicap parking permit, the applicant must obtain an application (ISM/SS-68) from the West New York Police Department Traffic Bureau.

It is recommended that the application be picked up in person by the applicant. The applicant must have their physician certify the application. The application MUST be completed by a licensed physician or it will not be accepted. Return the completed application to the Police Traffic Bureau along with a $4.00 money order to begin the application process. For more information, please contact the West New York Police Department Traffic Bureau at (201) 295-5025. Please note that permanent handicapped parking placards may only be obtained through the New Jersey State Motor Vehicle Commission.

Tickets can be paid in person or online through the West New York Violations Bureau. The Violations Bureau is located on the Second Floor of the West New York  Town Hall . The address for Town Hall building is:

428 60th st
West New York, New Jersey, 07093

201-295-5195

BUSINES HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9AM-4:30PM

TUESDAY HAS EXTENDED HOURS 9AM-7PM

Most tickets can be paid on-line through the New Jersey State Municipal Courts Direct website.

NJMC DIRECT- – the fast, secure and convenient way to access your traffic ticket information online. 

The West New York Police Department currently has 125 sworn law enforcement officers.

We receive many requests from patch collectors to obtain one of our police uniform patches. Due to the limited resources of uniform patches, as well as security concerns, the West New York Police Department is currently unable to honor any patch requests at this time. We appreciate your interest in the West New York Police Department and apologize for this inconvenience.

The West New York Police Department is a civil service employer and is governed by rules set forth by the New Jersey Department of Personnel. As a result, we select candidates from eligibility lists that are supplied to us by the State of New Jersey. Township residents wishing to pursue a career with the West New York Police Department must obtain a Law Enforcement Exam (LEE) test application through the New Jersey Department of Personnel (NJDOP). For more information visit our employment section.

Only dial 911 when there is a life or death emergency that requires the immediate response of emergency services such as police, fire or emergency medical services. All 911 calls are received by emergency 911 operators who are trained to screen calls quickly and efficiently. When there is a situation that requires police response but is not an emergency, use 201-295-5000

Residents of the Town of West New York who wish to pursue a career as a Telecommunications Operator for the West New York Police Department can contact the West New York Department of Public Safety for more information. The Department of Public Safety is located at Town Hall.

Rank or Title and Name of Police Department Member and badge # if known
West New York Police Department
428 60th st, West New York, NJ 07093