Elected Officials Calendar Boards & Committees Departments Code & Ordinances Directory Media Contact Us HOME > DEPARTMENTS POLICE DEPARTMENT Mission Statement & Core Values History: Initially Belleville had no provision for police protection beyond that noted in the Township Law of 1798, providing for the appointment of constables to insure peaceful procedure at the annual township meeting. The functions of these constables were gradually expanded to include serving warrants and collecting delinquent taxes. The Township Committee authorized a courtroom and a jail with three cells in 1894. A police department was finally established in 1907. Today: the Belleville Police Department employs over 110 full-time officers and civilian personnel and responds to over 40,000 calls for service every year. The Department consists of a large Patrol Division, which serves as the backbone of our force and protects the citizens of Belleville around the clock. A number of specialized divisions, bureaus and units including Investigations, Community Relations, Administration, Juvenile, Traffic, Training, Professional Standards, Property and Evidence, and the Emergency Services Unit further improve public service. Belleville officers partner with the community daily through various initiatives to enhance trust and cooperation in a joint effort to prevent crime and improve the quality of life in town. **** New > Non-Emergency Online Incident Reporting In an effort to better protect and serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Belleville Police Department will now accept some police reports online. Minor incidents can be reported through the Township website at http://www.bellevillenj.org/OnlineReporting. If further information is required or the incident does not qualify for online reporting, an officer will contact the complainant to follow up. We continue to accept reports over the phone at (973) 450-3333 and in person as required. Everyone is reminded to dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency and not to use online reporting if you require immediate assistance. Click Here to Submit a Non-Emergency Online Incident Report POLICE CRIME TIPS The Belleville Police Department encourages residents to immediately report any suspicious activity for investigation. You call the BPD at 973-450-3333. Working together, we can keep our community as safe as possible. NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK WATCH PROGRAM The Neighborhood Watch program, which is coordinated by Lt. Frank Pignataro of the Belleville Police Department, is currently in the process of reorganizing. REPORT A DAMAGED STOP SIGN OR PARKING SIGN The Belleville Police Department asks residents to assist them in locating the following: Damaged or Missing Stop Signs Damaged or Missing Street Signs Any Crooked or Damaged Street Poles You can use this 3-panel form to the right to report any damaged signs within the Township to the Belleville Police Department. If you wish to directly contact the BPD about a damaged sign, you may call 973-450-3348. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESPONSE TEAM Learn more about Belleville’s Domestic Violence Response Team here. POLICIES & PUBLIC INFORMATION Belleville Police Statement on Body Cameras Belleville Police Department Statement on Use of Force - June 2020 Belleville Police Department Training Cycles - June 2020 Early Warning System Drug Testing Safe Haven Infant Protection Act Scheduled Community Events for March 2020 Nonimmigrant Visa Status Certifications 2020 Belleville Police Professional Standards Annual Summary Report 2020 Public Synopsis of Disciplinary Action Report COVID-19 Fact Sheet Municipal Ordinances, Title 39 & Title 2C Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Instructions for Firearms Purchase Belleville Police Department Community Bike Ride Tweets by BellevillePD FAQs How do I obtain a copy of a police report or accident report? How do I obtain a handicapped parking placard for my vehicle or a handicapped parking space at my residence? How do I obtain a release for a vehicle that was towed or impounded? How do I purchase a firearm? How do I obtain a restraining order? How do I pay a motor vehicle summons? I was the victim of a crime…how do I file a police report? How do I file a complaint against an employee of the Department? News & Events Archives Belleville Renames Street in Honor of Fallen Police Detective Posted Tuesday, November 23, 2021 Photo Credits Belleville Township: Newark Det. Michael Morgan, a native son of Belleville, was remembered as a very good man, a loving son and a dedicated cop when the township renamed a street in his honor on the 10th anniversary of his shooting death. Newark Det. Michael Morgan, a native son of Belleville, is being remembered as a very good man, a loving son and a dedicated cop who sought to serve and protect the most vulnerable in the community. On the 10th anniversary of the night Det. Morgan was gunned down on November 7 by a gang member, Belleville paid tribute to him. A street sign renaming Carpenter Street as Det. Michael Morgan Jr. Way was unveiled at an event attended by Mayor Michael Melham and members of the Belleville Township Council. Friends, family members and members of law enforcement from several surrounding towns joined together at the street corner to honor the man who once said he wanted to be a police officer to “make a difference.” His mother, Phyllis, attended the ceremony, which included solemn music from the Emerald Society Pipes and Drums. View Additional Information Here CONTACT Chief of Police Mark Minichini 973-450-3186 mminichini@bellevillenj.org Administrative Clerk to Chief of Police Rose Marie Gilbert Deputy Chief of Police & Chief of Staff Gerard Corbo 973-450-3588 gcorbo@bellevillenj.org Public Safety Building 152 Washington Avenue, Belleville, NJ 07109 973-450-3333 973-450-1021 /BellevilleNJPolice/ @BellevillePD Administration Commander Captain Christopher Schwindt 973-450-3398 cschwindt@bellevillenj.org Special Services Commander Captain Thomas Dockendorf 973-450-3329 tdockendorf@bellevillenj.org Patrol A Squad Commander Captain Vincent Cerca 973-450-3328 vcerca@bellevillenj.org Patrol B Squad Commander Captain Kyle Kondreck 973-450-3309 kkondreck@bellevillenj.org Detective Bureau Commander Detective Lt. John McAloon 973-450-3361 jmcaloon@bellevillenj.org Juvenile Bureau Commander Detective Sgt. Michael Agosta 973-450-3359 magosta@bellevillenj.org Professional Standards Bureau Commander Detective Lt. John Loiacono 973-450-3383 jloiacono@bellevillenj.org Traffic Bureau Commander & Community Relations Unit Captain Frank Pignataro 973-450-3352 fpignataro@bellevillenj.org Public Information Officer Detective Lt. John McAloon 973-450-3361 jmcaloon@bellevillenj.org Training Officer Lt. Ed Zimmerman 973-450-3593 ezimmerman@bellevillenj.org Records Bureau Supervisor Sgt. Cheryl Lopez 973-450-3191 clopez@bellevillenj.org Property & Evidence Unit Det. Jennifer Lambrugo 973-450-3592 jlambrugo@bellevillenj.org Police Desk 24/7 Detective Bureau Monday-Friday 9am-12am (midnight) Police Record Room Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Violation’s Bureau Monday-Friday 8:30am-4pm / Wednesday 6pm-8pm Traffic Bureau Monday-Friday 8am-4pm Juvenile Aid Bureau Monday-Friday 8am-4pm FORMS Business Emergency Contact Form ENG Dumpster Permit ENG General Complaint Tip ENG Handicap Parking Space Request ENG Temporary Handicap Parking Placard Application ENG Internal Affairs Complaint ENG Elected Officials Mayor Michael Melham Deputy Mayor Naomy De Peña 1st Ward Councilwoman Marie Strumolo-Burke 2nd Ward Councilman Steve J. Rovell 3rd Ward Councilman Vincent Cozzarelli 4th Ward Councilman John J. 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