# Non-Emergency Police Assistance - New Jersey ## National Guidance - **When to Call Non-Emergency Numbers:** - Use non-emergency police numbers for situations like noise complaints, reporting non-urgent crimes, property damage, or suspicious activity that does not pose an immediate danger. - **In Case of Emergency:** - For urgent threats to life or property, dial **911** immediately. ## Statewide Non-Emergency Police Directory - **New Jersey State Police (Non-Emergency):** - **Phone:** 609-882-2000 - **Website:** [https://www.njsp.org](https://www.njsp.org/) - **Services Provided:** Statewide assistance for non-emergency police matters, including traffic incidents, reporting suspicious activity, and general inquiries. ## Local Non-Emergency Contacts by City/County ### Northern New Jersey - **Newark Police Department:** - **Phone:** 973-733-6000 - **Website:** [https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org](https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/) - **Office Location:** 480 Clinton Avenue, Newark, NJ 07108 - **Services Provided:** Noise complaints, vandalism reports, and community safety inquiries. - **Jersey City Police Department:** - **Phone:** 201-547-5477 - **Website:** [https://jerseycitynj.gov/CityHall/PublicSafety/Police](https://jerseycitynj.gov/CityHall/PublicSafety/Police) - **Office Location:** 1 Journal Square Plaza, Jersey City, NJ 07306 - **Services Provided:** Property crime reports, abandoned vehicles, and neighborhood patrols. ### Central New Jersey - **Trenton Police Department:** - **Phone:** 609-989-4170 - **Website:** [https://www.trentonnj.org/212/Police](https://www.trentonnj.org/212/Police) - **Office Location:** 225 North Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08609 - **Services Provided:** Non-urgent crime reports, suspicious activity, and community relations. - **New Brunswick Police Department:** - **Phone:** 732-745-5200 - **Website:** [https://www.cityofnewbrunswick.org/departments/police_department/index.php](https://www.cityofnewbrunswick.org/departments/police_department/index.php) - **Office Location:** 25 Kirkpatrick Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 - **Services Provided:** Non-emergency incidents like theft, noise disturbances, and local concerns. ### Southern New Jersey - **Camden County Police Department:** - **Phone:** 856-757-7400 - **Website:** [https://camdencountypd.org](https://camdencountypd.org/) - **Office Location:** 800 Federal Street, Camden, NJ 08103 - **Specialized Services:** Community safety programs and minor property crimes. - **Atlantic City Police Department:** - **Phone:** 609-347-5780 - **Website:** [https://www.acpolice.org](https://www.acpolice.org/) - **Office Location:** 2715 Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 - **Services Provided:** Non-emergency reporting, lost property, and community patrol. ## Additional Resources - **Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips):** - **Phone:** 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) - **Website:** [https://www.njcrimestoppers.org](https://www.njcrimestoppers.org/) - **Services Provided:** Anonymous reporting of crime or suspicious activity. - **Neighborhood Watch Programs:** - **Website:** [https://www.nnw.org](https://www.nnw.org/) - **Services Provided:** Tools and contacts to organize local safety initiatives. ## Educational Resources - **Understanding Police Roles:** - **Website:** [https://www.njsp.org/info/pdf/comm/recruitment_brochure.pdf](https://www.njsp.org/info/pdf/comm/recruitment_brochure.pdf) - **Description:** Learn the difference between emergency and non-emergency situations and the appropriate contacts. - **Community Policing Information:** - **Website:** [https://cops.usdoj.gov](https://cops.usdoj.gov/) - **Description:** Resources on how law enforcement collaborates with local communities. ## Online Reporting Tools - **New Jersey State Police Online Reporting:** - **Website:** [https://www.njsp.org/contact/online-crime-reporting.shtml](https://www.njsp.org/contact/online-crime-reporting.shtml) - **Services Provided:** File reports for non-urgent crimes such as theft, property damage, or fraud. - **Local Police Online Reporting Portals:** - **Newark:** [https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/report-a-crime](https://npd.newarkpublicsafety.org/report-a-crime) - **Jersey City:** [https://www.jerseycitynj.gov](https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/) --- _Updated as of December 2024. For corrections or additional information, please contact the New Jersey State Police at 609-882-2000._