Mission
The mission of the Independence Township Police Department is to protect life and property, maintain public order and to foster an atmosphere of community commitment between the Police and the Residents.
Routine Complaints
Most routine complaints, such as parking violations, minor property damage and noise violations are not emergencies. If you need to speak with the Department about a routine problem, call (908) 852-4440. Officers will assess your situation and handle it in an appropriate and timely manner. Please call 911 ONLY when you need an immediate response to an emergency situation.
Domestic Violence
Every person has the right to feel safe and secure in their own home. If you are a victim of domestic violence, call 911. Officers will respond immediately. If the situation demands, we can help you obtain a temporary restraining order against your attacker…even in the middle of the night. We also want you to call us if you think you may be in a potentially abusive situation, and are afraid for yourself or your children. If you need to speak to someone about your legal options and local support services, we suggest you contact the Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County 24/7 Helpline, 908-453-4181, (908) 453-2553 TTY, www.dasacc.org. Trained counselors are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer questions and provide guidance. All calls are completely confidential.
Operation Identification
Studies indicate that valuables which can be easily identified are least attractive to thieves. We encourage you to take a full inventory of all the valuables in your home. Many people do this once and forget about it. What’s the date on your list? Have you bought a new computer, TV, camera or bicycle? If the answer is yes, take some time to update your inventory. The next step is marking your valuables for easy identification. The best ID is your driver’s license number. If your belongings are found, any police officer can track them with your DL#.
Bicycle Safety
Helmets are the law in New Jersey for any child under 14 years old (NJSA 39:4-10.).
Temporary Handicap Placard
Application for Temporary Handicap Placard
Firearms
FARS Application Procedures for Applicants
**Attention** If after 90 days, there is no activity with your application, we will withdraw your application from the system. If we do not receive your non-refundable payment of local fees ($25 per permit, $50 for Firearms ID card) within 90 days, we will consider your application abandoned and withdraw it from the system.
Permit to Carry
Instructions for Permit to Carry Application
Permit to Carry Application
Consent for Mental Health Search
Annual Major Discipline
Annual Major Discipline Report-2023
Annual Major Discipline Report- 2022
Annual Major Discipline Report – 2021
Annual Major Discipline Report – 2020
Early Warning System (EWS)
EWS Policy
EWS Annual Report- 2023
EWS Annual Report- 2022
EWS Annual Report- 2021
EWS Annual Report- 2020
Drug Testing
Drug Test Policy
Annual Drug Testing Report- 2023
Annual Drug Testing Report- 2022
Annual Drug Testing Report- 2021
Annual Drug Testing Report- 2020
Internal Affairs
Year End IA Summary Report- 2023
Year End IA Summary Report- 2022
Civilian Complaint Information Sheet
Civilian Complaint Sample Information Sheet (Various Languages)
Internal Affairs Report Form
Send Electric submission to gvarina@itpdnj.com
Recruitment Plan
Independence Twp. Recruitment Plan
Chief Christopher Prell (Dial 911 for All Emergencies)
(908) 852-4440 Non-Emergency
(908) 637-4097 Fax
Independence Township Police Headquarters is NOT staffed 24 hours 7 days a week! In the event you need to speak to a police officer, please call the Warren County Communications Center at (908) 852-4440 or 911 if it is an emergency. They will dispatch one of our police officers who is on 24/7 patrol within the township to either your location or police headquarters, whichever maybe more convenient. Voice mail messages may be left at any time by calling police headquarters at (908) 637-6582.
