Hoboken Seeks New Community Policing Bureau And 20 New Officers

Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla, Public Safety Director Ken Ferrante, and Police Chief Steven Aguiar unveiled a proposal today for a new Community Policing Bureau within the Hoboken Police Department.  The Bureau, which Mayor Bhalla announced yesterday during his annual State of the City Address, would consist of specially trained officers dedicated to building community relationships by focusing on proactive, community-centered approaches to policing, crime prevention, and quality of life issues with an increased on-street presence.

In a statement Mayor Bhalla said, “Ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents is my top priority, and the launch of the Community Policing Bureau reflects our commitment to fostering stronger relationships between our officers and the community they serve.  I thank Councilman Joe Quintero for working with my administration on legislation to allow for us to hire these additional officers for this division so Chief Aguiar can bring back more foot patrols, not just in our parks and on our waterfront, but throughout the City.  I look forward to seeing the positive impact this bureau will have in making Hoboken an even safer and more connected city.”

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