Hoboken Police Department cracks down on underage liquor sales  The Hoboken Police Department (HPD) announces an undercover operation targeting local liquor stores resulted in charges against six local establishments for selling to individuals under the age of 21. The operation, led by Lt. Charles Kucz and Sgt. Anthony Caruso of HPD’s Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Unit, was initiated following community concerns regarding local liquor stores selling to underage residents. The investigation, which took place over two days during a two-week period, involved visits to 21 liquor stores across Hoboken. Six of those establishments sold alcoholic beverages to a 20-year-old undercover [...]

The Hoboken Police Department today invited residents to apply to the 2025 Junior Police Academy, a free, week-long summer program designed for Hoboken youth interested in learning more about law enforcement and community service. The Hoboken Junior Police Academy offers students a hands-on look into the field of law enforcement and the criminal justice system, while teaching leadership, enhancing self-esteem, and building positive relationships with police officers and peers. Several neighboring agencies including Stevens Institute of Technology Police, New Jersey State Police, and the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office will join Hoboken Police in providing daily physical training, interactive lessons, and [...]

Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla, Public Safety Director Ken Ferrante, and Police Chief Steven Aguiar today unveiled a proposal for a new Community Policing Bureau within the Hoboken Police Department (HPD). The Bureau, announced yesterday during the annual State of the City Address, would consist of specially trained officers dedicated to building community relationships by focusing on proactive, community-centered approaches to policing, crime prevention, and quality of life issues with an increased on-street presence. “Ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents is my top priority, and the launch of the Community Policing Bureau reflects our commitment to fostering stronger relationships [...]

Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla today announced the activation of the City of Hoboken’s new, state-of-the-art security camera system in Church Square Park. The system, features up to 30 AI-powered cameras, offering comprehensive surveillance with real-time live feed capabilities. The cameras will be monitored by the Hoboken Police Department, enhancing public safety with faster response times and providing valuable investigative tools. “The safety of our residents and visitors is our top priority, and these new security cameras will provide the Hoboken Police Department with an important tool to help deter and investigate criminal activity,” said Mayor Bhalla. “By enhancing security in our parks [...]

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