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News Clips
Parents Get D.A.R.E. Overview
Hasbrouck Heights Police Lt. Shawn Mullins conducted an overview of the D.A.R.E. program
for HH 5th Grade parents on Monday, November 19, 2007 at Police Department Headquarters.
[Photo & story]
HHPD Chief Colaneri Completes Command & Leadership Program
Hasbrouck Heights Police Chief Michael J. Colaneri graduated from the New Jersey
State Association of Chiefs of Police West Point Command and Leadership Program on
September 18, 2007.
[Story & photo]
The Almost Disaster
It could have been a disaster. But wasn’t. On Friday afternoon, August 24th,
about 2:18 p.m., a fully loaded gasoline tanker collapsed on Route 17 at the jug-handle
across from White Castle.
[Story & photo]
Rt. 17 Accident Injures Eight
On July 9, at about 2:17 p.m., the HHPD received calls of a multiple motor vehicle
accident on Route 17 North. It was reported that a car with six passengers came in
contact with a tractor trailer while changing lanes, overturned, slid on its roof and was
then rear ended by another vehicle that then crashed into a pick-up truck parked at
Kundert Motors. The tractor trailer continued down Rt. 17 striking two more vehicles.
[Photo & story]
HHPD Fingerprints 2nd Graders
Since the 1970’s, the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department has conducted the
"Project Kid Care ID Program" for all Corpus Christi, Euclid and Lincoln School
2nd Graders beginning in April and ending in June. About 150+ students participated this
year. [Story & photo]
HHPD Jr. Police Academy
The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department held their 8th consecutive "Junior
Police Academy" for Hasbrouck Heights students. About 29 students participated.
The one week program was held from June 26th through July 2nd from 9:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. [Story & photo]
HHPD & WRPD Join Forces for Special Olympics
On June 1, 2007, about 9:30 a.m., the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department accepted the
“Special Olympics” torch from the Lodi Police Department. Several members of the
HHPD carried the “Torch” to a brief ceremony held at Shop-Rite, then proceeded
up Williams and along The Boulevard past the Circle. The torch was then presented to the
Wood-Ridge Police Department near the border. The HHPD run was about 2.4 miles.[Photo & story]
13th Annual 24-hour Memorial Weekend Bicycle Marathon
The Marathon was held at Depken Field starting on Saturday May 26 at 10:00 a.m.
and concluded Sunday May 27 at 10:00 a.m. About 200 boys & girls
participate in over 50 teams. The Marathon was sponsored by the Hasbrouck Heights Police
Department. [Story & photo]
State-of-the-Art Fingerprinting
The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department has acquired an automatic "Livescan"
fingerprint system that is online all the time. [Story & photo]
HHPD Jr. Police Academy 2006
The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department held their 8th Annual Jr. Police Academy
from August 14 thru 21st. [Story &
photo]
NJ DOT Plans to Upgrade Route 17 Intersections
in pdf format [Williams Avenue]
[Franklin Avenue] [Union Avenue] [Highland Cross]
On July 26, 2006, the Department of Transportation (DOT) held a public forum regarding
Route 17 at the Hasbrouck Heights Municipal Council Chambers. The purpose was to
inform local residents, officials and the business community about the proposed
construction on Route 17 at the following signalized intersections: Williams Avenue,
Franklin/Malcolm, Union Avenue and Highland Cross. DOT has identified these intersections
as problem areas. [Story]
Police Run for Special
Olympics
On June 2, 2006, school students gave runners "high fives" on The
Boulevard as the HHPD ran for the "Special Olympics". The run was about 2.4
miles. [2006 Story & photos]
Photos [2005] [2004] [2002] [2001][2000]
Memorial Weekend Bike Marathon
Annual 24-hour Bicycle Marathon for Hasbrouck Heights
sixth through ninth graders was held at Depken Athletic Field during Memorial Weekend
2006 [Group 1][Group 2]
2006 Movies: [First lap]
(07 meg) · [Final lap]
(4 meg)
2005 [Group 1][Group
2] ·
[2004] Nighttime photos
2003 Photos of nighttime May 24, 2003
· 2003 mpeg's: [At bend/scoreboard]
[At pit-stop]
2002 Photos [1][2]
2002 mpeg of Champion Lap
· 2001 Event [May 26][May 27]
2000 [Final stats] [May 27 event photos] [May 28
event photos] [Record story]
Fatal Vision
On May 9, 2006 11th and 12th Graders from the Jr.-Sr. High School
experienced "driving under the influence" with special goggles that simulate the
effects of .17 to .20 blood alcohol level. Students drove golf carts through a pylon
coned course first as an orientation drive through, then again with special goggles that
simulated the visual impairment caused by alcohol or other drugs. There were two types of
"Fatal Vision" goggles used -- daytime and nighttime. [Story
and photos]
2006 Movies: [Without goggles][Daylight goggles][Night goggles]
[May 15, 2001 Photos] [October 2000 Story & pics]
Citizen's Police Academy: CSI Meets Law & Order
HHPD held a 4 week program providing an overview of law enforcement activities
[Story & photo]
HHPD Police Card
Program Updated
The Hasbrouck Heights Police Department announced on Wednesday, November
23, 2005 that the new Police Collection Cards were ready for distribution. The cards are
given to any child who requests one from an officer. Children are encouraged to collect
all 32, then they will receive a prize. The program began in 1999. This is the fourth
printing. Cards are paid for by sponsors. The HHPD is one of the few Police Departments in
New Jersey that offers a full collection. [Photo] ###
Daisy Troop 612 Tours New Police Facility
On the afternoon of January 24, 2005, Daisy Troop 612 toured the new 32,000
square foot, Hasbrouck Heights Police Department at 248 Hamilton Avenue. The police
facility supports 32 police officers and 2 civilian employees. [Story and photos]
HHPD Holds DARE 5th Grade Graduation January 19, 2005 [Story]
Dedication Ceremony
for the new Public Safety Complex at 248 Hamilton Avenue was held on October 2,
2004.
Tours and light refreshments followed. [Story & photos]
Hit & Run Kills 4 Year Old
On September 3, 2004 about 11:30 a.m., an adult and a four year old boy, had just
left Dunkin' Donuts and were holding hands and crossing with the light on the Boulevard
heading east when a red Ford Expedition traveling east on Williams, turned left onto the
Boulevard and struck the pedestrians. Witnesses said that the adult was clipped by the
vehicle, but the child was hit by the left bumper before the vehicle sped off. It appeared
that the child traveled about 15 feet. HHPD was on the scene almost immediately and
secured the location. HHFD fire department responded and transported the child to
the hospital where he was pronounced dead. Gloria Amendano, 35, of Hackensack was stopped
shortly thereafter in Little Ferry on Route 46 heading east and was arrested. The
Bergen County Fatal Accident Investigation Unit was reviewing the incident. Story & scene photos
Chief Howard "Buddy" Baker
Record Obituary March 24, 2004
Shopper Obituary
Family Photos Career
Photos Message from Chief Baker
Biography
Funeral Procession
Citizens Police Academy
Hands-on five week program features: Be the Officer, Identity Theft, Internet Safety,
First Aid, Crime Prevention, Anti-Terrorism, etc. Academy will be held 7-9 p.m. in
the Municipal Complex on April 6, 20, 27 and May 4 and 11, 2004. Open to all adult Heights
residents. Parents and seniors are encouraged to participate. For more info
contact Captain John DeLorenzo at 201-288-1000.
Lovey's Pizza Fire February 27, 2004
Sources said that HHPD Officers Kevin Cacavella, Corey Lange and Scott Adamo arrived to
find the pizzeria filled with smoke -- then rushed into the apartments and helped clear
out the remaining tenants.
[Story and photos]
Public Safety Complex Dedication
A dedication of the Public Safety Complex at
248 Hamilton Avenue was conducted by the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights Mayor and
Council on December 20, 2003 at 2 p.m. The Public Safety Building will house the
Hasbrouck Heights Police Department, Fire Department and Municipal Court.
[Photos
and story]
Mason's Cornerstone Ceremony
for the the new Public Safety Building (Police, Fire & Court) was held at Hamilton
Ave.,
Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. Photos [Group 1][Group 2]
Chief's Tour of the
new Public Safety Building
On November 11, 2003, Fire Chief Robert Thomasey and Police Chief Michael
Colaneri gave us a tour of their new Public Safety Building. This facility will
house the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department, Fire Department and Municipal Court. [Group 1][Group 2]
HHFD Ready for First Response
The Hasbrouck Height Police Department held training at the Franklin School Gym
on July 10, 2003. Included in the training was preparation for chemical &
biological accidents that may occur in Hasbrouck Heights, or to respond to a terrorist
attack in the area. In preparation for such incidents, each radio car has been
equipped with a special suit and members of the HHPD learned the correct procedures in
putting it on during an emergency. First Response Training
HHFD Get Info-Cop
The HHPD is one of the first departments to have access to Info-Cop -- a mobile
information data base available using wireless computer tablets, PDA's and cell
phones. Info-Cop provides real-time access to local, state and federal crime
databases. The officer enters the information once and can simultaneously tap into
eight massive databases and receive data and photos in just two to four seconds.
Previously the officer would contact dispatch who would then manually search the databases
individually taking about ten minutes. The department has eight units that are used
among the fleet as needed. For more info go to: www.info-cop.com
HH Patrol Cars to Get Cameras
It was reported in May 2003 that cameras will be installed on seven of the
boroughs 13 police vehicles and cost about $4,100 each. Funding is through the
Bergen County Prosecutor's Offic which is using the money confiscated by police during
drug busts. The cameras are used to record traffic stops. Each camera records each day's
events. The storage of tapes and maintence of the equipment are the responsibility of the
police department.
The Police Department along with an estimated 2,000
folks, attended the Borough of Hasbrouck Heights Candle
Light Vigil held 7:00 p.m. Saturday, September 15, 2001 at Depken Field. It was
announced that our HHPD and HHFD had responded to the WTC scene.
HHPD presented a FBI Internet Safety Program on January 24, 2001, 7:30 P.M. at HHHS
Auditorium. No children were permitted. Adult Subject. Refreshments were served in
the cafeteria following program. [Photos]
Participating in the annual holiday parade. More 2000 parade photos [1][2]
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Heights receives State
recognition
On June 29, 2000, special resolutions were presented by the full Assembly in Chambers to
Hasbrouck Heights in recognition of their heroic efforts during recent disasters.
[Photos] [Air
Disaster][Boro Hall Fire] |
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Hasbrouck Heights Police
Department [History]
Related links: [Boro Hall Fire] [Air Disaster]
Boulevard Speed Limit -- 25 mph
[Boulevard Safety] Public concerns for improving
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