Police Department
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Overview
The Police Department of Plainfield is committed to the safety and security of its residents and visitors. With the recommendations, policies and programs implemented like Community Policing and CareFree Fridays, the City was able to reduce overall crime by 53% and violent crime by more than 40% in 2018.
- Streets Affected By The New Street Parking Ordinance
- Crossing Guards
Police Department Documents:
- Use of Force Annual Report 2020
- Drug Screening Guidelines - Updated Jan 6, 2021
- 2022 Internal Affairs Summary Report
- Internal Affairs Complaint Report Form Spanish
Mission
The mission of the Plainfield Police Department is to provide a safe and secure city through fair and impartial enforcement of the laws, community partnership, and by maintaining high standards of excellence. Members of the division are required to have integrity and respect for the law enforcement profession and the community. The division will be responsive to the needs of the citizens by providing service with honor. The badge is a symbol of public trust. All members are required to wear it with great pride.
Traffic Concerns
For non-emergency traffic concerns an email should be sent to traffictips@plainfieldpolice.com.
For all emergency traffic concerns please dial 911.
Any information provided to the Police Department will be protected and will be treated as confidential.
Bureaus within the Police Division include: |
Safety & Prevention |
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Police Department Recruitment Plan
The goal of the Plainfield Police Department Recruitment Plan is to attract qualified individuals to pursue a career with the Plainfield Police Department. The objective is to achieve an overall racial and gender composition of the Department in comparison to the service population of the City through the departments recruiting activities. Click Here for more information.
CURRENT NEWS
Early Warning System
U and T Visa Policy - Police
2020 Internal Affairs Report
U and T Visa Policy - Police
2020 Internal Affairs Report
| IA Citizen Complaint Informational Form IA Citizen Informational Form - Spanish State Standardized Internal Affairs Complaint Form Accreditation Recruitment Requirements for Police |
SUBSCRIBE TO NOTIFICATIONS  Subscribe to Plainfield NJ Emergency Notifications CLICK HERE |
CRIME TIPS Anonymous crime tips can be reported by calling (908) 753 - 3131 extension 8477 or by Email tips@plainfieldpolice.com |
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GET YOUR ACCIDENT REPORT  Get your Accident Report Now |
OPRA REQUEST FORM Open Public Records Act Form |
ONLINE PAYMENT
Some traffic infractions can be paid online