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Our Officers, Our Pride, Our Guardians

About this picture: Daisy Mercado congratulates her daughter, Capt. Lourdes Phelan, the first woman promoted to captain in the history of the Paterson Police Department, on her promotion after she took her oath of office during a ceremony held at City Hall on Monday.

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About this picture: The Honorable Mayor Jose “joey” Torres and Police Director Jerry Speziale proudly announce that the recent group of twenty‐five (25) police recruits hired on July 21, 2014 will formally graduate the police academy on Friday; December 19, 2014.

Text A TIP

In case of an emergency call 911

Now helping to solve or to prevent a crime is a text away; Text “TIPS” to 274637 and let the law help you.

How it works: Type the word “TIPS” then your tip and send it to 274637. Example -
TIPS John Doe is selling drugs on the TJR campus behind the gym!

Never submit an emergency tip here. Please call 911 if it is an emergency.