Ringwood Police Department
The Borough of Ringwood is located in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains in the northeastern corner of Passaic County, New Jersey. The borough is home to several notable landmarks and recreational destinations, including the New Jersey Botanical Gardens, Ringwood Manor, Shepherds Lake, and Monksville Reservoir.
Ringwood encompasses approximately 28.5 square miles, including 2.9 square miles of lakes, ponds, and reservoirs. The borough has a population of approximately 12,228 residents and is home to more than 250 businesses.
The Ringwood Police Department operates under New Jersey Civil Service rules governing hiring and promotional processes. The borough maintains approximately 87.52 miles of roadway within its jurisdiction.
The Department currently consists of 21 sworn police officers, 3 Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers, and 7 civilian personnel. Together, the members of the Ringwood Police Department are committed to providing professional, responsive, and community-oriented law enforcement services to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Ringwood.
Ringwood Police Department Body Worn Camera Program
Effective September 1, 2021, the Ringwood Police will be using body worn cameras, in compliance with New Jersey Attorney General Guidelines. For uniformed patrol officers, the BWC will be positioned on the outer clothing and placed within the upper center chest area. Officers not assigned to patrol duties may be wearing the BWC’s on their belt.
Law enforcement agencies across New Jersey will be using body worn cameras in a variety ways; to enhance agency transparency, to strengthen officer performance and accountability, to improve evidence collection, to document encounters between police and the public, and to investigate and resolve complaints and officer involved incidents.
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The blue envelope brings together law enforcement and motorists with autism and other sensory disorders. It is a resealable and convenient place to keep all driver documents and contains instruction for both the driver and the interacting officer in the event of a traffic stop.
This excellent program will help us bridge the gaps in communication and build empathy in our community. If you or a loved one would like to participate in the Blue Envelope Program, please stop at the Ringwood Police Department Headquarters and pickup an envelope at our front desk.
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