Northfield Police Department

The Northfield Police Department was created by municipal ordinance in 1925 in accordance with New Jersey State Law.  At its inception the department consisted of two officers, and when they were unavailable police duties were performed by the New Jersey State Police.   Over the decades that have since passed, the Northfield Police Department has expanded to provide full-time law enforcement services to the community.  The department consists of sworn police officers, clerical support personnel, and uniformed adult school crossing guards.

The most highly visible component of the department is the Uniformed Patrol Division.  On duty 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, they provide proactive law enforcement services for traffic and criminal offenses. The Administrative Division consists of several bureaus, including the Detective Bureau, which is responsible for the investigation of criminal offenses against person and property, the Records Bureau, which maintains all department records, and School Crossing Guards, who provide a safe environment for children to move to and from the Northfield Community School.

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Code Enforcement

• Enforces zoning ordinances, and other miscellaneous ordinances of the City of Northfield

Phone: 609-641-2832 x 173
Office Hours: Wednesdays 8am-4pm
Email: code@cityofnorthfield.org

Citizen Services Program Website

The Northfield Police Department invites you to visit our new Citizen Services Program Website.  The purpose of this site is to provide an additional alternative to citizens for obtaining information or reporting certain types of incidents.  The service is free of charge but you must register for an account by following the instructions on the website.  (Use the link provided, and click on the 3 lines at the upper right of the page and then “Register” on the upper left of the page when the menu appears). Note: the site is supported by Google Chrome or MS Edge.

If you have questions about the service, contact the Northfield Police Chief at 609-641-2832 X 120.

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Get Involved without "Getting Involved!" Submit a TIP online!  Too often, persons with vital information about crimes fail to contact the police because they fear retaliation or because they don't want to testify in court. The result of their reluctance is that many dangerous criminals who should be behind bars are still walking the streets. CRIME STOPPERS offers an alternative.

The following members of the Northfield Police Department have retired from active duty after having served this city with honor and integrity:

+ Died in the line of duty

** Sadly departed this life while actively employed