Rochelle Park Police Department

Rochelle Park Police Department Chief Dean M. Pinto
151 West Passaic Street
Rochelle Park, New Jersey 07662
(201) 843-1515 Non-emergency
9-1-1 FOR EMERGENCIES

History of Rochelle Park Police

The Township of Rochelle Park was originally named Midland Township though to avoid confusion with Midland Park, changed its name on November 5, 1929 by a vote of 503 to 69. The police department was first established in 1907 when the first ordinances were established to control traffic which was increasing within the township. Paul M Thiem became the first Police

Chief and had seven part-time police officers. Prior to this time a special constable would enforce the laws of the Township along with the Bergen County Sheriff. During the 1920’s Rochelle Park Police was headquartered in the back room of a corner store at the intersection of Rochelle Ave and Chestnut St and used a motorcycle for patrol. In 1925 a Dodge Touring Car was purchased for the police department and Rochelle Park (Midland Township) became the first community in Bergen County to patrol by automobile. In 1927 Rochelle Park (Midland Township) added three patrolmen who worked in shifts from 8:00 am to midnight. No patrols were maintained during the night. The patrol car had a radio receiver, but no way to transmit messages back to headquarters. Over 100 years after the police department was first established, Rochelle Park Police has increased in size to a total of 22 full time Police Officers, 4 full time and 3 per diem dispatchers. The police department patrols 24 hours per day, 7 days per week on rotating 12 hour shifts. Though the times have certainly changed since our first Chief Paul Thiem patrolled the streets of our township, the goal to protect and serve our residents remains the same.

** Historical Information obtained from the Township of Rochelle Park website http://rochelleparknj.gov/History/History.htm**

We hope everyone has a safe & fun weekend! Overnight parking is suspended from tonight until Tuesday night in observance...
09/04/2026

We hope everyone has a safe & fun weekend! Overnight parking is suspended from tonight until Tuesday night in observance of Labor Day.

School is back in session! We would like to remind everyone to take extra care on the roadways, especially in school zon...
09/02/2026

School is back in session! We would like to remind everyone to take extra care on the roadways, especially in school zones, for everyone’s safety.

Hey football fans! The Rochelle Park Police Honor Guard had the privilege of marching at tonight’s Giants & Jets preseas...
08/28/2026

Hey football fans! The Rochelle Park Police Honor Guard had the privilege of marching at tonight’s Giants & Jets preseason game at MetLife Stadium. Looking sharp, gentlemen!

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Residents,As many of you are already aware, starting September 1st, our department will be integrating within the Bergen...
08/27/2026

Residents,

As many of you are already aware, starting September 1st, our department will be integrating within the Bergen County Public Safety Operations Center (PSOC) system for our dispatching/call-taking services. We have included some helpful information in the attached graphic regarding this transition.

Beginning September 1st, a push button & camera system will be fully active and ready-to-go in our lobby that ties in directly to the PSOC in Mahwah. If you need to speak to someone regarding any issue, just push the button, and a call-taker at PSOC will answer & speak to you about your concern/question. If a police response is needed, they will dispatch us to the headquarters lobby to meet with you. Otherwise, as always, call 9-1-1 for emergencies OR our main line at 201-843-1515 for all other police-related matters. It is important to note that our main line will continue to be maintained & operated by personnel at PSOC as well as our 9-1-1, and any calls made to either line will still reach us as they always have. Simply put, if you need us, we’ll still always be there.

Our officers & administration have been attending trainings & working with PSOC personnel directly, so we are confident that this transition will be as seamless as possible.

Your safety & quality of life is, and always will be, of paramount importance to us. This transition is simply a step in a new direction with the same outcome of us serving you, protecting you & continuing to provide the best police services that you all deserve.

- The Rochelle Park Police Department

At tonight’s Township Meeting, Officer Kiszka was once again presented with the annual MADD Award. This award is earned ...
08/27/2026

At tonight’s Township Meeting, Officer Kiszka was once again presented with the annual MADD Award. This award is earned through outstanding achievement in the field of DWI arrests and is presented by the Mother’s Against Drunk Driving Organization (MADD). This award is a testament to the commitment we have towards keeping our roadways safe from those who make the grave decision to operate a vehicle while intoxicated. We thank & commend Officer Kiszka for his vigilance and dedication towards this effort! Congratulations! You’ve earned it! Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) MADD New York, New Jersey, & Pennsylvania

Another great National Night Out yesterday evening! Food, music, giveaways… and even a helicopter landing from the HUMC ...
08/05/2026

Another great National Night Out yesterday evening! Food, music, giveaways… and even a helicopter landing from the HUMC AirMed Unit! Big thank you to all who attended our event & made it an awesome one!

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TONIGHT!!! 6PM-9PM at Midland School! Come hang out with us and enjoy some music, food, & demonstrations! See you there!...
08/04/2026

TONIGHT!!! 6PM-9PM at Midland School! Come hang out with us and enjoy some music, food, & demonstrations! See you there!

This Tuesday!!! Be sure to stop by and hang out with us and our law enforcement/first responder partners! Food, music, K...
08/01/2026

This Tuesday!!! Be sure to stop by and hang out with us and our law enforcement/first responder partners! Food, music, K9 displays & more! We look forward to seeing you there!

At approximately 10:35 p.m. last night, the Rochelle Park Police Department dispatch received calls reporting shots fire...
07/28/2026

At approximately 10:35 p.m. last night, the Rochelle Park Police Department dispatch received calls reporting shots fired on Crescent Street. Upon the patrol officers’ arrival, they discovered multiple rounds had been fired at a home from a 4-door sedan. The Rochelle Park Police Department Detective Bureau, Bergen County Sheriff’s Office Bureau of Criminal Identification, and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office responded. Maywood PD and Paramus PD assisted with mutual aid. The investigation is still ongoing at this time.

At tonight’s Township Meeting, Officer Orihuela, Officer Monico, Officer Hamersma & Dispatcher Gorman were recognized & ...
07/23/2026

At tonight’s Township Meeting, Officer Orihuela, Officer Monico, Officer Hamersma & Dispatcher Gorman were recognized & awarded for their outstanding job apprehending an individual with an illegal “ghost”handgun. After a bystander called police & reported that they observed a firearm fall out of someone’s waistband, these officers quickly located the individual inside of a business on West Passaic Street. The male then attempted to flee & barricade himself in the restroom, but our officers were able to prevent that from happening. The male was successfully arrested after a physical struggle in which he attempted numerous times to reach for the illegal firearm in his waistband. Thankfully, due to safe & smart tactics, all officers were unharmed during this incident. Excellent work!

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