North Wildwood Police Department

09/04/2026

COMMUNITY MEETING ANNOUNCEMENT

The North Wildwood Police Department invites our residents and visitors to attend our upcoming Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 8th, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the North Wildwood Recreation Center.

We are pleased to welcome Derek Altieri from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) as our guest speaker. Mr. Altieri will be discussing fraud investigations.

We hope to see everyone there!

09/04/2026

Goal Zero Labor Day Weekend Kickoff

On Friday, September 4, 2026, the Goal Zero initiative will conduct a Labor Day Weekend Kickoff enforcement campaign focused on high-visibility traffic safety enforcement during one of the busiest and most dangerous travel periods of the year.

This deployment is intended to support agencies conducting daytime pedestrian safety enforcement, evening DWI enforcement, or other targeted operations based on local crash data and staffing. The Friday before Labor Day weekend marks the start of a high-risk holiday travel period, with increased traffic volume, celebrations, pedestrian activity, and impaired-driving concerns.

This focused effort also serves as the finale to the summer travel season and the “106 Deadliest Days” between Memorial Day and Labor Day, reinforcing our shared mission of moving toward zero fatalities and serious injuries on New Jersey roadways.

09/02/2026

North Wildwood Police Department's Statistical Summary for the Month of August, 2026.

08/31/2026

Thank you The Step Back Foundation and Fallen Hero plunge for another successful Coffee with a Cop!

another successful Coffee With A Cop with the North Wildwood Police Dept ☕️💙

08/27/2026

COFFEE WITH A COP

📅 Snday, August 30th, 2026
🕘 8AM – 10AM
📍 2nd & JFK

Join us for FREE coffee and casual conversation with your local officers! It's your chance to:

✅ Ask questions
✅ Share concerns
✅ Build community connections

This month’s event is proudly sponsored by our friends at Fallen Hero plunge and The Step Back Foundation!

08/21/2026

**NORTH WILDWOOD POLICE REQUESTING PUBLICS ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING MISSING JUVENILE**

**UPDATE**

The missing juvenile in our previous post has been LOCATED. We want to thank the public for their assistance.

08/20/2026

North Wildwood Police Department Receives NJSACOP Re-Accreditation

The North Wildwood Police Department is proud to announce that we have received our New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) Re-Accreditation!

Chief of Police Katherine Madden and members of the North Wildwood Police Department Command Staff were presented with the department’s Certificate of Accreditation plaque during the Tuesday, August 18, 2026, North Wildwood City Council Meeting.

Accreditation Program Director Harry J. Delgado presented the plaque, recognizing the department’s continued commitment to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, accountability, excellence, and service to our community.

This accomplishment reflects the dedication and hard work of the men and women of the North Wildwood Police Department and our ongoing commitment to providing professional, effective, and accountable law enforcement services to our residents and visitors.

Congratulations to Chief Katherine Madden and the entire North Wildwood Police Department on this significant achievement!

08/17/2026

2026 FULL- TIME POLICE OFFICER (APPLICATION DEADLINE, August 31st, 2026) & WINTER SEASON HIRING ANNOUNCEMENT (WINTER ACADEMY APPLICATION DEADLINE, September 28th, 2026)

The North Wildwood Police Department is currently accepting applications for Full-Time Police Officer (NJPTC Certified) & 2026 winter season position of Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer, Class I Special Law Enforcement Officer. We are also accepting applications from certified SLEO II Officers.

We are looking to hire recruits immediately to start the winter seasonal academy tentative scheduled for December, 2026. Our agency has employment opportunities available for mature adults looking for positions related to the field of criminal justice. The North Wildwood Police Department is extremely proud to be the starting point for many seasonal officers who were trained in North Wildwood and went on to continue their careers in law enforcement.

Interested candidates should submit applications via PoliceApp:

Full-Time NJPTC Certified

https://www.policeapp.com/Certified-North-Wildwood-NJ-Police-Officer-Jobs/3266/

SLEO I & 2

https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-North-Wildwood-NJ-Police-Officer-Jobs/1113/

Should you have any questions regarding the seasonal employment, please contact training and recruitment, Sergeant Justin Melo at [email protected] or 609-522-2030 x 1511.

“The City of North Wildwood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.”

08/17/2026

Sami's Law - "KNOW BEFORE YOU GO"

Please take a moment to watch our educational video on Sami's Law and rideshare safety. Learn to look before entering a rideshare vehicle and how taking a few simple precautions can help keep you safe.