Police Department
Chief of Police: Joseph Delaney
411 Midland Avenue, Garfield, NJ 07026
Non-Emergency: 973-478-8500 | Emergency: 9-1-1
The Garfield Police Department is committed to providing professional, responsive, and accessible police services to all residents, businesses, and visitors.
The City of Garfield is a diverse community bordered by Elmwood Park, Saddle Brook, Lodi, South Hackensack, Wallington, Passaic, and Clifton. To better serve the community, the Department has bilingual officers who speak several languages, including Polish, Spanish, French, Italian, Macedonian, and Croatian.
The Department is organized into several divisions, units, bureaus, and specialized assignments that work together to provide law enforcement services and support the needs of the Garfield community.
Department Divisions & Units
Community Affairs Division
Division Commander: Lt. Jeffrey Stewart
The Community Affairs Division works to strengthen relationships between the Garfield Police Department and the community through outreach, education, crime prevention, community policing, youth programs, recruitment, and public engagement.
The Division works closely with residents, businesses, schools, community organizations, and other Department units to address community concerns and promote public safety.
Compliance Unit
Compliance Officer: Lt. Claire Follari
The Compliance Unit oversees the Department's accreditation responsibilities and assists in ensuring compliance with Department policies, procedures, and applicable accreditation standards.
The Unit maintains Department policies and personnel records, coordinates purchasing and budgeting matters, oversees vendor contracts, assists with Police Headquarters maintenance, and works with the Training Coordinator to ensure officer training and certifications are properly documented.
Contact: 973-478-8500, Ext. 4101
Criminal Investigation Division
Division Commander: Capt. Anthony Koptyra
Supervisors: Lt. Marc Amos and Sgt. Robert Napolitano
The Criminal Investigation Division is responsible for criminal investigations and other matters requiring specialized or follow-up investigation. The Division consists of the Detective Bureau, Juvenile Liaison / Services Bureau, and Internal Affairs Bureau.
Detective Bureau
The Detective Bureau investigates serious crimes and other incidents requiring specialized or follow-up investigation. The Bureau also conducts police applicant background investigations and handles Megan's Law registration responsibilities. Detectives are available seven (7) days a week between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m., with an on-call detective available during overnight hours when needed.
Juvenile Liaison / Services Bureau
Supervisor: Lt. John Lesica
The Bureau works with juveniles and their families through guidance, education, intervention, and community-based programs, with an emphasis on reducing juvenile delinquency and promoting positive relationships between youth and law enforcement.
Internal Affairs Bureau
Supervisor: Lt. Radoslaw Kata
The Bureau accepts and investigates complaints alleging officer misconduct or wrongdoing. It also reviews use-of-force incidents and motor vehicle pursuits and oversees other Department accountability functions.
Operations Division
Division Commander: Capt. Gerald Wich
The Operations Division coordinates functions involving traffic safety, parking enforcement, crash investigation, crossing guards, special events, fleet management, and parking programs throughout the City of Garfield.
The Division oversees the Department's Parking Enforcement Officers and is responsible for enforcement of the City's residential permit parking, metered parking, time-limit parking, business parking, and loading zone regulations. The Division also reviews and processes designated handicapped parking applications and renewals.
The Operations Division reviews traffic and parking complaints, coordinates serious and fatal crash investigations, manages school crossing guard operations, develops traffic plans for special events and road closures, and coordinates Department vehicles and equipment.
The Division works with other City departments and outside agencies on matters involving traffic-control devices, signage, roadway projects, construction, and other issues affecting traffic and pedestrian safety.
Patrol Division
Division Commander: Capt. William Houck
Lieutenants: Lt. Raymund Bielski, Lt. Daniel Drazek, and Lt. Daniel Pozo
Squad Supervisors
Squad A - Day: Sgt. Mariggi Lopez-Houck and Sgt. Sebastian Tyburski
Squad B - Day: Sgt. Richy Mendez and Sgt. Andrzej Jarosz
Squad A - Night: Sgt. Benjamin Marceca and Sgt. Elizabeth Moskal
Squad B - Night: Sgt. Dane Lio and Sgt. Fiorella Drazek
The Patrol Division is the largest division within the Garfield Police Department and serves as the Department's primary first-response component. Patrol officers respond to calls for service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
In addition to responding to calls for service, patrol officers conduct proactive patrols, community policing, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, and impaired-driving enforcement throughout the City.
The Department's Bicycle Unit operates within the Patrol Division under the supervision of Sgt. Richy Mendez and assists with community policing, crime prevention, special events, and other Department operations.
Records Division
Division Commander: Capt. Nicolas Santillo
Supervisor: Sgt. Brian Porco
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: Closed
The Records Division is responsible for maintaining and processing Department reports, records, and related documentation. Police reports are generally available after five (5) business days.
The Garfield Police Department provides fingerprinting services only for prospective City of Garfield employees. Individuals requiring fingerprinting for immigration, education, outside employment, or other purposes should use an authorized fingerprinting provider.
Firearms applications are submitted online through the State of New Jersey's firearms application system.
Requests for government records, including eligible police records, are processed in accordance with the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA) and other applicable laws.
Crash reports are generally available online within five (5) to seven (7) business days following an incident.
Specialized Units & Assignments
Specialized Assignments
- Active Shooter Instructor / De-Escalation: Capt. William Houck
- Supervisory Firearms Instructor: Capt. Gerald Wich
- Training Coordinator: Capt. Anthony Koptyra
Specialized Units & Programs
Bicycle Unit; School Resource Officers; L.E.A.D. Instructors; Crash Investigators; Certified Community Noise Enforcement Officers; Resiliency Program Officers; Humane Law Enforcement Officers.