The Hoboken Police Department was established in 1855 as a seven man police force. Today the Police Department is one of the most progressive police agencies in the State of New Jersey with a complement of over 150 sworn and civil personnel. We are a pro-active agency that incorporates a Professional Standards Bureau. The department serves the community in many capacities which include: Uniform Patrol Services, Parks & Waterfront Unit, Traffic Enforcement, a motorcycle division, Criminal Investigations, an Alcohol Beverage Control Unit, Firearms Application Unit, Bureau of Identification and an Emergency Services Unit.
In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency police inquiries, please dial (201) 420-2100.
The mission of the Hoboken Police Department is to be Community Sensitive while providing outstanding service to all components of our city. We want to be community sensitive to:
Code of Ethics
AS A LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYEE, my fundamental duty is to serve the community; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all to liberty, equality and justice.
I WILL keep my private life unsullied as an example to all and will behave in a manner that does not bring discredit to me or to my agency. I will maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed both in my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the law and the regulations of my department. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty.
I WILL never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, political beliefs, aspirations, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously and appropriately without fear or favor, malice or ill will, never employing unnecessary force or violence and never accepting gratuities.
I RECOGNIZE the badge of my office as a symbol of public faith, and I accept it as a public trust to be held so long as I am true to the ethics of police service. I will never engage in acts of corruption or bribery, nor will I condone such acts by other police officers. I will cooperate with all legally authorized agencies and their representatives in the pursuit of justice. I know that I alone am responsible for my own standard of professional performance and will take every reasonable opportunity to enhance and improve my level of knowledge and competence. I will constantly strive to achieve these objectives and ideals, dedicating myself to my chosen profession…LAW ENFORCEMENT.
If you would like to hold an event in the City of Hoboken, you must fill out and submit the Event Request Form.
The City of Hoboken is using the Swift911 Emergency Notification System to alert residents and business owners in cases of emergency. The system can notify users by phone, email, and text messages. Click here to add your contact information to the system.
Current crime data is available on the New Jersey State Police website.
The Hoboken Police Department has launched a new digital application for a Liquor License Employee ID Cards. Click below to view the form, read instructions, fill out the form, and pay online.
Click Here to Begin Your Application
Hoboken Police Department Body Worn Cameras.
Hoboken Police Department Body Worn Cameras.
Parking regulations by Hoboken PD
Parking regulations by Hoboken PD
Crime Stats for Hoboken PD
Crime Stats for Hoboken PD
Permits & forms for Hoboken PD
Permits & forms for Hoboken PD