WWPD's visit for Grace's "15 and Quarantine" Birthday her mom Christine's battle against COVID-19.
Happy Birthday Grace! This is a very special one as her mom, Christine, has been in an increible fight with COVID-19 and was able to be there for Grace's birthday. Our Patrol (Including K9 Mackey) & Traffic Units understood the significance of bringing some well wishes to Christine and her daughter on a special day.--Lt. Lee
Welcome Home Sophia!
Chief Garofalo and our Traffic Officers, Patrol Units, & Detectives were honored to lead a parade welcoming Sophia back home after her release from almost (3) months in various hospitals. She's been an incredible fighter to stay alive. We wish Sophia and her family all the best. Welcome Home Sophia!--Lt. Lee
Awesome. Flight over West Windsor
Appreciation for Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center Healthcare
Saturday 4/11/2020 First Responders saying "Thank You"--Lt. Lee
A Thank You from Attitudes In Reverse
AIR sent this to us this morning. Never forget those we have lost, this unique & special time you have gotten with your family members, and we will get through this together. Thank you to all of those who have had a part in being "essential". Thank you AIR!!--Lt. Lee
Rey's Social Distancing Birthday Parade
We understand the seriousness that is occurring around us and still want to be involved with our community as it does its part to #flattenthecurve. Sgt. McMahon let Chief Garofalo and I know that there was a special request for a young lady celebrating her birthday. To help promote the Social Distancing, a Birthday Parade was set up as a caravan of cars went by Rey's house.
For just a moment in time, we helped those in our community take a break from Covid-19 and brighten up Rey's day as well as all those around her. This was special to Rey, her family, and friends.
We were very fortunate in the timing of this to have just enough of a break in between calls for service to be able to help out. Happy birthday from Sgt. McMahon, Traffic Officer McQuade, Ptl. Erkoboni, & Ptl. Heath, and Chief Garofalo.--Lt. Lee
WWPD and WW DIv. of Fire & Emergency Services Interview with Chief Garofalo by Action News NJ Correspondent Trish Hartman (ABC-6 Phila.)
Chief Garofalo spoke on behalf of WWPD's ability to adapt during this health crisis. As seen, we have plans in place with the leadership of West Windsor Township's Mayor/Public Safety Director Hemant Marathe, Health Officer Jill Swanson, & WW DIv. of Fire & Emerency Services (transitioning to incoming Director Tim Lynch) Office of Emergency Management.
Chief Garofalo's message is clear: we will adapt, we will take care of our community especially when it's in its time of need. As we go thru this together, we will be highly visible. Chief would like to remind some out there that this is no free pass to those who feel they can drive with reckless abandon or those who think this is a good time to commit a crime. We will act as we always have and bring those to justice who try to prey on others.
Please continue to do the great job you have been doing in following CDC protocols and "flattening the curve". We would like to reiterate that we are here 24/7/365. For non-emergent matters continue to use our Online Reporting System or our Telephonic Reporting as our WWPD HEADQUARTERS LOBBY is remaining open to emergent situations ONLY. Our Prescription Drug Drop remains closed.
We have taken actions to keep our staff safe. We are following in line with the West Windsor Office of Emergency Management (thanks DIrector Yates for your career of service as we welcome in Tim Lynch) and the WW Dept. of Health. We will continue to update our community as needed. We assure you, we will get through this together.--Lt. Lee
Elf Team Six is loading all the Sleighs. Wheels up in 30 minutes. First stop @saveanimalshelter , make room!
Alex's Lemonade Stand, 11 to 2. 7 Haskel Dr. In Princeton Chase across from Mercer Oaks !!!!
National Night Out, K-9s, Drones, Tactical Team, Officers, pull up challenge!, motorcycle, police cars, fire trucks, vendors. Join Us!
K9 Officer Montgomery and Ptl. Hojnacki responded to the West Windsor Estates Development to assist a fawn that had been snared in a soccer net. The quick actions of both Officers were captured on video by Ptl. Nagy as they freed the deer.--Lt. Lee
Library Vehicle day. 10am to 11am. Today. Right now!
22 Pushup Challenge
Officers from West Windsor Police Department and the 2019 Youth Academy participated in the 22pushup challenge during their training this week.. Today, members of the West Windsor Police Department conducted the written test to become a police officer. Before the candidates arrived, we paused to support New Light Theatre and our brother and sister veterans in need. To our veterans, you served this country and preserved freedom, now let us serve and protect you. We accept the 22 pushup challenge and are here to let you know 24/7/365 we are here. - Chief Garofalo and all the Officers of the West Windsor Police Department & The 2019 Youth Academy. (We are calling on our brothers & sisters at Princeton Police Department, to take the challenge.
Message from new Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal
All,
Mayor/Public Safety Director Marathe & Chief Garofalo would like to share New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal's message about WWPD's process for the hiring of new police officers. WWPD is searching for the most diverse and open process we could possibly offer to add to the best & brightest officers that serve our community. We thank AG Grewal for taking the time out of his arduous schedule to assist us with spreading our message.
We're asking our community to also assist us in advising as many potential candidates of our process. We are an equal opportunity employer and are looking to add to our incredible team of officers.
Go to www.policeapp.com to apply by June 24, 2019. We are ONLY taking up to 350 applicants.
Lt. Lee #359
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation which designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Currently, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers from around the world converge on Washington, DC to participate in a number of planned events which honor those that have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
During the Candlelight Vigil in Washington DC, 371 Names of fallen officers will be added to the memorial. The origins on the Thin Blue Line begin here where all officers honor the fallen by continuing to protect the innocent even though our numbers are thin, the blue line of officers will hold the ground against those who would do harm.
Almost 20 years ago, Detective Donald Edwards and I rode in one of the earliest Unity Tours. This year, as has been tradition in West Windsor Police, Sgt Bal, Officers Nagy, Knox, Collins, McQuade & Pollini will make the ride to Washington to honor the fallen.
I am so thankful to the amazing relationship between our officers and the community and I thank Sgt. Bal, Officer Nagy, Officer, Knox, Officer Collins, Officer McQuade and Officer Pollini for never forgetting the sacrifices made to get us here.
Chief Garofalo
Operation Bark Drop has begun!
Grand opening of my gym. Nassau Park.
** Traffic Advisory ** Clarksville at Hawk School. Extra Caution due to construction, school buses and students. Chief Garofalo
Part II of K9 Handler phone conversation with Ptl. Montgomery #69
K9 Handler Jackson phone call with his partner Ptl. Montgomery. #359
K9 Handler Jackson's phone call with his partner Ptl. Montgomery
Here is the conversation between K9 Handler Jackson and Ptl. Montgomery. #359
Deer Help
Some Help Deer? Officer Silcox was instrumental in the saving of this deer which was trapped on the fence. Officer Silcox said the deer was exhausted but soon stood up and ran away! Great Job serving and protecting all members of the community. Although he did have to file a theft report for the blanket which was kept by the deer, Thankfully it was only a buck!!!!! Lt. Garofalo #343
West Windsor Township Police Honor Guard
On November 11, 2015 the West Windsor Township Police Department Honor Guard was once again honored to provide the rifle salute and TAPS for our fallen hero Veterans. Our Honor Guard was formed in August of 1998 commanded by then Patrolman Matthew Kemp (Army Vet., now Lieutenant Kemp) and has been providing services at Veteran's Day and Memorial Day ceremonies, funerals, parades and a multitude of other events ever since. The current Honor Guard is commanded by Detective Sergeant Robert Fow (Bugler, U.S. Army Vet.) and consists of members Sgt. Steven Skwierawski (Marine Vet.), Detective Carey Zacheis (Marine Vet.), Patrolman Frank Bal (Bagpiper, Army Vet.), Patrolman Doug Montgomery (Marine Vet.), Patrolman Anthony Magistro (Bagpiper), Detective Jason Jones (Marine Vet.), Patrolman Campbell Knox (Marine Vet.) and Detective Bill Jones (Navy Vet.). These members are proud to honor our West Windsor Twp. and nationwide fallen heroes.
WWPD Group in Uniform ALS Challenge Using 2 Fire Trucks - Make it Rain!!!
