The Chester, New Jersey Police Department is proud to present the newest members of its fleet: four hybrid-electric Ford Police Interceptor Utility patrol vehicles. These are the second generation of the first hybrid police vehicles ever made. These vehicles will realize significant savings on fuel costs and consumption, will reduce carbon emissions, provide state-of-the-art technology, […]
Excerpt from a letter to Morris County residents; click on link to read entire letter: “On February 22, 2021, Governor Murphy signed legislation regardingmarijuana laws in New Jersey. There has been a lot of attention on theaspect of the law that forbids police officers from contacting parents whenthey issue a warning to a minor for […]
“Feed the Front Line” a very time appropriate initiative designed to help those who are helping others in our time of crisis. Please help if you can!
From the Desk of Chief Thomas Williver, March 30, 2020 We are now on Day 15 of Flattening the Curve for Covid-19 and I have to say that your actions of maintaining social distancing and staying home unless you need to shop or get some exercise have helped out our community. It is imperative to […]
NEW Online Service – citizens can report criminal mischief, harassment, lost property, property damage, minor thefts, and fraud/credit card theft. This is for non-emergent reports only. Click here to access the reporting form.
Officers in the Chester Police Department, which already is an authorized Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) drop-in center, received additional training on Monday, August 20.Morris County Sheriff’s Office Corporal Erica Valvano, who oversees PAARI training in Morris County, along with Daytop New Jersey Substance Use Navigator Rebecca Tritt and Mental Health Association of […]
Morris County has moved to a new emergency alert system called AlertMorris. In our towns, it is called AlertChester. With AlertChester, you can receive emergency alerts by email, text, phone, or whichever method of communication you prefer. Sign Up for free at: https://www.smart911.com/smart911/ref/reg.action?pa=AlertChester If you were a member of the County’s old notification system, Everbridge, […]
Smart 911 Residents of the Chesters can now sign up for Smart 911. With this service, regardless of whether you call from your home phone or your cell phone, first responders will be made aware of any information that might help you in the event of an emergency. This information might include medical needs, emergency contacts, […]
The public radio system serving the Chester area is now up and running. In the event of an emergency, information would be broadcast through this system. Take a moment to set your car radio to 1630AM. The station is also accessible via computer link, http://bit.ly/ChesterRadio. The server for the link can only handle about 100 […]
There are many ways for residents to get local information during a weather emergency. We ask that all residents connect electronically with Chester Township using any or all of the following methods. Please don’t delay; sign up today! Follow the Chester Township Police on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/ChesterTownship Our local radio station is up and running. Set your radio for […]