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Community Policing Unit

Emergency: 911

Non-Emergency: (973) 376-0400

Location: 100 Mountain Ave, Springfield, NJ

The Community Policing Unit plays a vital role within the Springfield Police Department by bridging the gap between law enforcement and the community. As part of the department’s broader framework, which includes the Patrol Division, Traffic Division, and other specialized roles, the Community Policing Unit is tasked with the development of positive relationships, building trust, and addressing quality-of-life concerns through direct interaction with residents, businesses, schools, and community organizations. The Community Policing Unit’s focus is on proactive engagement, education, and collaboration with the community, ensuring that the Springfield Police Department remains connected and responsive to the needs of the public.

Community Policing Commander:
Lt. Daniel Zieser
973-912-2249
Daniel.zieser@springfield-nj.us

Any community policing requests or questions can be directed to community-policing@springfield-nj.us.

Explore Community Policing Unit

We provide the leadership, resources and management to ensure law enforcement agencies have the means to partner with our educators, community leaders, and families to foster violence and substance use prevention in local schools and communities.

Residential Property Checks

A member of the Springfield Police Community Policing will perform random checks of the property to give you some piece of mind while you’re away. These checks will be visual inspections of the exterior of the home from accessible areas of the property, looking for obvious signs of suspicious activity. This service is available to any Springfield Township Resident.

Arrive Together

Established in 2021, the ARRIVE Together program is a partnership between law enforcement and mental health experts. Our specially trained officers are teaming up with mental health screeners from Trinitas Hospital and can provide quick and effective mental health services to those experiencing a mental health crisis.

Junior Police Academy

This program is designed to provide area youth with the opportunity to gain an understanding of the role of the Police Officer.

Contact Us Non-Emergency: (973) 376-0400 Address: 100 Mountain Ave, Springfield, NJ Records Office Hours: Mon–Fri 8:30am–4:30pm

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