The Glen Ridge Police Department offers the following programs free of charge to the residents of Glen Ridge. For more information, call the Crime Prevention Unit at 973-748-4116.

Home Security Survey - Have your home evaluated by a Certified Crime Prevention Practitioner to ensure that you are guarded against becoming a victim of a crime.

Combat Auto Theft - Register your vehicle with the Police Department to reduce the chance of auto theft and if stolen increase the likelihood of its recovery.

Neighborhood Watch - Organize your neighborhood to keep crime out of your back yard. Take part in the annual National Night Out, a special night that focuses on crime prevention.

Crime Prevention Seminars - Have your organization or groups invite our Crime Prevention Officers to speak about the latest crime prevention techniques.

Operation ID - Engrave your household items with an "owner applied number" to assist the police with property recovery.

Programs For Children:

• D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
• Child Identification
• Bicycle Safety and Registration
• Halloween Safety
• COP Card Program
• L.E.A.D. (Law Enforcement Against Drugs)

Adult Programs & Services

• Guest Speakers (Crime prevention/auto theft/domestic violence/fraud and more)
• Vacant House Check - have you house checked while you are away on vacation call 973-748-5400
• Key File - the department maintains a key file for residents homes, cars and alarm systems
• Home Security Survey (structural and environmental)
• Voluntary Gun registration
• Infant Car Seat Safety Inspections

Neighborhood Safety Tips

Joggers/bicyclists should wear a reflective vest when you are out at night.

Bicycles should be locked at all times when not in use. Bicycles should be stored inside the house for added safety.