Summit Police Department

06/01/2026

Last week, Union County ARRIVE Together hosted its Bi-Annual In-person Debrief at the North Avenue Academic Building of Kean University. The meeting focused on recent responses, policies and protocols and plans for the future of the program. The team meets monthly via Zoom and twice a year in person.

Union County ARRIVE Together pairs law enforcement officers with certified mental health screeners for crisis response. Officers from any one of the partnered agencies respond to cross-jurisdictional calls for mental health incidents with a Trinitas mental health screener. When not responding to reactive calls, the ARRIVE team performs follow-up management and proactively visits individuals in the community who would benefit from an outreach program.

06/01/2026

Please be advised: As of today, Monday, June 1, 2026, the following streets and areas have upcoming road work scheduled. Road closures and detours may be in effect in these areas; please leave extra time while driving in or near these areas. Schedule subject to change. Updates are added throughout the week.

Monday 6/1/26
7:30AM - approx. 3:30PM Springfield Ave at Passaic Ave (Rockborn)
7:30AM - approx. 4:30PM Canoe Brook Pkwy at Canoe Brook Pl (Portofino)
8AM - approx. 3PM Ashland Rd near Elm Pl (NJAW)
8AM - approx. 4PM Laurel Ave (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4PM Prospect St at Blackburn Rd (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4PM Chatham Rd at River Rd
8AM - approx. 4PM Oak Ridge Ave near Greenbriar Dr (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4PM Larned Rd at Prospect St (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4PM Springfield Ave near Passaic Ave (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4:30PM Kent Place Blvd at New Providence Rd (AJM)

Tuesday 6/2/26 - Thursday 6/4/26
7:30AM - approx. 4:30PM Canoe Brook Pkwy at Canoe Brook Pl (Portofino)
8AM - approx. 3PM Ashland Rd near Elm Pl (NJAW)
8AM - approx. 4PM Laurel Ave (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4PM Prospect St at Blackburn Rd (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4PM Chatham Rd at River Rd
8AM - approx. 4PM Oak Ridge Ave near Greenbriar Dr (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4PM Larned Rd at Prospect St (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4PM Springfield Ave near Passaic Ave (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4:30PM Kent Place Blvd at New Providence Ave (AJM)

Friday 6/5/26
7:30AM - approx. 3:30PM Springfield Ave at Passaic Ave (Rockborn)
7:30AM - approx. 4:30PM Canoe Brook Pkwy at Canoe Brook Pl (Portofino)
8AM - approx. 3PM Ashland Rd near Elm Pl (NJAW)
8AM - approx. 4PM Laurel Ave (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4PM Prospect St at Blackburn Rd (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4PM Chatham Rd at River Rd
8AM - approx. 4PM Oak Ridge Ave near Greenbriar Dr (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4PM Larned Rd at Prospect St (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4PM Springfield Ave near Passaic Ave (PSEG)
8AM - approx. 4:30PM Kent Place Blvd at New Providence Ave (AJM)

The scheduled time frame for road work is weather-dependent, and every effort will be made to minimize any inconvenience to residents during this time. Please call the Summit Police Department Traffic Safety Bureau at 908-273-0051 with any questions.

05/30/2026

SUMMIT POLICE DEPT: Pine Grove is closed between Colony & Glen Oaks for a down wire. Power disruption in the neighborhood. Awaiting response from JCP&L.

05/30/2026

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Summit Police Department Officer Matthew Tarentino died in the line of duty on this day in 2017. We vow to never forget our uniformed protectors who make the supreme sacrifice in service to our communities.

Our motto signifies the purpose of The Two Hundred Club of Union County. Founded and chartered in 1968, our nonprofit recognizes the achievements of our uniformed Police Officers, Firefighters and State Troopers. We stand at the ready to support first responders across Union County’s 21 municipalities.

To learn more about how you can help, or to become a 200 Club Member, go to uc200club.org

05/30/2026

Today marks nine years.
A day of remembrance.

May 30, 2017 is forever etched in our minds. We honor and recognize your achievements, your accolades, and your passion for the career you loved. We think of your family you left behind too soon, but know we watch over them like our own. You’d be so proud of them.

You may be gone, but certainly never forgotten.

“It is not how they died that made them heroes, it is how they lived.” And we always recognized that you lived it to the fullest, cherishing every moment. Always in our hearts.

EOW: 05/30/17 #121 ⚫️💙⚫️

05/28/2026

As Mental Health Awareness month winds down, remember, you’re not alone. Call, text or chat 988 at anytime, 24/7 to connect with someone who cares. You matter 💚

It's okay to do less when you're dealing with more. 💚 Just showing up can be enough.

And if things start feeling too heavy, support is available. The 988 Lifeline is here 24/7 - call, text, or chat 988 anytime to connect with someone who cares.

05/28/2026

A reminder from New Jersey Fish & Wildlife as we receive many calls about fawns as the spring progresses.

🦌 As white-tailed deer welcome their new fawns to New Jersey’s woods, remember to observe from a distance. Before fawns are strong enough to keep up with the adults, they are oftentimes left laying alone while their mother is away feeding. Their color pattern and lack of scent keep them safe. If you find a fawn, the best thing you can do is to leave it undisturbed and leave the area. The mother will return to nurse the fawn several times during the day.

📸: Bill Klimas

05/28/2026

SUMMIT POLICE DEPT: Mountain Ave will be closed between Elm Street and Morris Ave for the next 4 hours due to utility work. Please avoid the area.

05/26/2026

🇺🇸 𝓡𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓶𝓫𝓮𝓻. 𝓗𝓸𝓷𝓸𝓻.

05/25/2026

Earlier today - officers from our agency participated in the Murph Challenge - hosted by Veracity Athletics (Cross Fit Veracity) - participants included Chief Ryan Peters, Lt. Jeff Deets, Officer Keith Kwiatek, Detective Lenny Franchino, Detectives Anthony Pyzik & Darin Sliker, Officer Johnathan Ramos, Juvenile Detective Crystalie Caraballo, and Officer Elson Gloss.

The Murph Challenge is a CrossFit style workout done in tribute to fallen Navy Seal Lieutenant Michael Murphy, who was killed in action (KIA)in Afghanistan in 2005.

The workout consists of a 1 mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups and 300 squats, followed by another 1 mile run. As part of their participation, our officers donated to “The Official Murph Challenge” (https://themurphchallenge.com/).

The Murph Challenge is the official fundraiser for the LT Michael P. Murphy Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

A special thank you to Amanda Ryan of Veracity Athletics for hosting this event again for us!

Great job to all participants!