FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment UNION CITY/HUDSON COUNTY,NJ A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on Friday, February 13, 2026, will examine all aspects of the Union City Police Department’s policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services, Chief Walter Laurencio announced [...]
The Union City Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of its program to achieve accreditation by verifying that it meets recognized professional best practices. Administered by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, the accreditation program requires agencies to comply with best practice standards in five basic areas: [...]
The Hudson County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has created a Diversion Pilot Program to help divert Hudson County residents away from the Criminal Justice System to the level of care they need to help mitigate their substance use challenges. The Hoboken, North Bergen, and Union City Police Departments have partnered with HHS [...]
2025 Internal Affairs Appendix K – Annual Report Form 2025 Internal Affairs Appendix L – Major Discipline Reporting Form 2024 Internal Affairs Appendix K – Annual Report Form 2024 Internal Affairs Appendix L – Major Discipline Reporting Form 2023 Internal Affairs Appendix K – Annual Report Form 2023 Annual Major Discipline Reporting Form - [...]
The Union City Police Department is proud to announce the Vulnerable Resident Registry program. The online registration form allows family members and legal guardians to provide information that would assist police o icers, emergency medical providers, and the fire department in responding to a call for service and interacting with a vulnerable resident. Examples of [...]
The Union City Police Department is proud to announce the beginning of the Body-Worn Camera trial phase. Officers selected and trained will perform their duties and assignments with Body Worn Cameras which will capture interactions with our residents. The Union City Police Department believes this provides several benefits to our officers and the public we [...]
