The East Orange Police Department is a community oriented police agency. The Department
is committed to the concept of Community Policing and as such is committed to excellence in response to
the needs of all our citizens.
Those that are challenged by physical, emotional or health considerations, all those who have chosen an
alternative life style, all religions, all ages, all colors, all creeds, and all nationalities.
Discrimination toward any person or group will not be tolerated in any form by the East Orange Police
Department. All persons in this City have value and dignity. While all are required to obey the law,
all shall receive equal protection under the law.
With community service as our foundation, we are driven by goals that enhance the quality of life,
investigating problems as well as incidents, seeking solutions and fostering a sense of security in
the City Of East Orange, New Jersey and its citizens.
We try to cultivate public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics.
To fulfill our mission, the East Orange Police Department is dedicated to provide the development of
its members through effective leadership and training. We exist to serve all the people in this community
with respect, fairness and compassion.
We are committed to the prevention of crime and the protection of life and property, the preservation
of peace, order and safety, the enforcement of the laws of the City of East Orange, the State of New
Jersey and the United States Of America, and the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees provided
to its people.
TIPS HOTLINE:
In an effort to better protect and serve the community, the East Orange Police Department has instituted
two "Tips" telephone lines. All calls will be kept confidential. For suspected criminal activity
citizens should call 973-266-5041. This hot line number is monitored twenty-fours hours a day. For quality
of life issues such as loud music, loitering, etc. call 973-266-5055.
Read about Director Cordero's new innovation on fighting crime in E. Orange
called "Virtual Community Patrol"
