General Info

The Newton Police Department is a law enforcement agency that safeguards constitutional rights and preserves peace, order and safety. The department maintains a patrol division that is responsible for traffic, criminal code and city ordinance enforcement. It operates a detective bureau that investigates crime scenes, seizes and analyzes evidence, identifies and speaks to witnesses and victims of crime, recovers stolen property, and identifies and arrests offenders. The department s records division is responsible for processing and filing police reports and providing other associated public services. It additionally operates a traffic bureau that responds to traffic-related complaints, as well as enforces motor vehicle laws. The Newton Police Department is located in Newton, N.J.