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365 Summit Avenue

Jersey City, NJ 07306

(201) 547-5440

Fax: (201)547-5443

Since the early 1900’s the Bureau of Criminal Identification (B.C.I.) has recorded and maintained records of every adult arrested within the City of Jersey City. Earliest records were comprised of “mug shots” and criminal records including terms of incarcerations. Bertillon measurements were documented, listing biometric data which would individualize a prisoner.

When the use of fingerprint impressions came into popular use in the early 20^th century, the Jersey City B.C.I. began recording and cataloging fingerprint cards. The B.C.I.’s fingerprint files currently contain an estimated 200,000 fingerprint cards.

575 Route 440

Jersey City, NJ 07305

(201)547-5430

Fax: (201)547-5001

K-9 Unit

In September 1985 the Jersey City Police Department established a K-9 Unit. Two officers attended a sixteen week training course at the NYC Transit Police Departement K-9 Training Center. These officers were teamed with German Sheperd dogs and were trained as patrol canine teams. During the training the teams became efficient in obedience (voice and hand commands), article searches (evidence and property), tracking of missing or wanted persons, field searches, criminal apprehension and handler protection. In January 1986 these two teams began patrolling the streets of the city. In July of the same year, an additional two patrol teams graduated from the NYC K-9 Center and joined the JCPD K-9 Unit.

The K-9 teams were eventually crossed trained as narcotic, explosve and arson detection canines. At its largest size the K-9 Unit had six teams. During these years the K-9 Unit made over 300 felony type arrests, recovered large quantities of narcotics, seized drug dealers' cash and vehicles, assisted with searches for missing persons, became members of the Emergency Services Unit Tactical team, and presented Community Relations demonstrations to numerous groups within the City and County. After the year 2000, the function of the K-9 Unit became solely scent detection.

Bureau of Criminal Identification

Emergency Services Unit

575 Route 440

Jersey City, NJ 07305

(201)547-5430

Fax: (201)547-5001

The proud tradition of the Emergency Sevices Unit has changed little in the past seventy-five years of service to the Jersey City Police Department and community. The unit started on February 10, 1931 and continues strong today.

The Emergency Services Unit is a multi-purpose unit of the Jersey City Police Department. The unit provides numerous specialized services such as tactical entry teams, federally trained snipers, a fully equipped SCUBA team, and an FBI-trained Bomb Squad. The latest addition to the ESU is a new K-9 Unit which assists the Bomb Squad. Our tactical entry teams utilize automatic weapons, the latest technology in bullet-resistant body armor and shields, and high-tech heat sensing/night vision equipment.Our Bomb Squad, part of the New Jersey Render Safe Task Force, utilizes the latest robotic technology and equipment in the nation and can be dispatched to aid other departments anywhere in the state.

The functions of the Emergency Service Unit do not end with the aforementioned. The unit provides additional essential services such as assisting victims of motor vehicle accidents, oxygen calls using the latest defribrillation equipment, assisting emotionally disturbed persons, and suicide attempts. The ESU also handles dangerous conditions such as downed trees, wires, and poles, as well as other police responsibilities. ESU also handles various routine assignments such as securing and searching crime scenes, assisting disabled motorists, helping locked-out citizens gain entry into their homes, and answering animal complaints when the civilian services of the city are unavailable or need help capturing animals.

Everyday of the year, the thirty-five person Jersey City Police Emergency Services Unit operates around the clock. These professional and dedicated police officers are prepared to answer any call, as as they did during the two New York City terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, to provide a safe and secure way of life for the citizens of Jersey City.

Police Officer Peterson and "Rommel"

Tactical Entry Team

Modern technology has enabled the B.C.I. to access State & National fingerprint archives through the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (I.A.F.I.S.). Through this database, a person arrested printed on the B.C.I.’s “Livescan” can have their prints compared against a nationwide database and their true identity quickly and definitively established. Latent prints found at crime scenes can also be compared to a voluminous data base in a fraction of the time previously taken to hand search files

The B.C.I. also serves as the Department’s 24 hour, full service Crime Scene Unit. The B.C.I. locates, develops and lifts latent fingerprints for comparison. B.C.I. officers photograph and document crime scenes. The Department also utilizes such modern methods as a State of the Art Reflective Ultra Violet Imaging System to locate prints. Other alternate light sources are available for the location of biological evidence for D.N.A. analysis. B.C.I. officers can also cast foot prints and toolmarks for comparison.

The B.C.I. also has an FBI trained forensic artist available who can produce composite police sketches, fugitive updates, forensic facial reconstructions and demonstrative evidence.

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Internal Affairs Unit

8 Erie Street
Jersey City, NJ 07302
(201)547-5499
Fax: (201)547-5512

Members of the Jersey City Police Department are required to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times. However, on occasion, an incident may arise in which an Officer makes a mistake or a misunderstanding occurs. If you believe a member of the JCPD has acted improperly in the course of his/her duty, contact The Internal Affairs Unit. Whether the complaint is related to discourteous treatment, unnecessary force, or any other police action you believe to be wrong, we want to know about it. A formal complaint will be taken involving any of the following misconduct:

(a) Commission of a crime or an offense; or,

(b) Violation of departmental rules and regulations; or,

(c) Conduct which adversely reflects upon the officer or the department.

You can file a complaint at any police facility, with any police supervisor. However, it is suggested that you contact IAU directly. You can do so by mail or stopping at Police Headquarters, 8 Erie Street Jersey City NJ 07302 or calling 201-547-5472. However you choose to contact us, you may remain anonymous if you prefer. If you choose to do so, that will not affect how your complaint or commendation will be handled.

Please be prepared to provide as much information as you can about the reason you were originally contacted by the Officer. Specific information about the date, time and location of the incident will help in identifying the officer if you do not know the officer's name.

IAU is committed to providing services that are fair, effective, and impartially applied. The formal procedures followed by IAU for investigating complaints ensure that the rights of both the citizens and the Police Officers are protected. As part of that procedure you will be advised that it is illegal to file a false complaint or to include facts you do not believe to be true. Those procedures assure that all complaints against Police Officers are thoroughly and objectively investigated. It is in everyone's best interests that complaints be resolved fairly.

Communication between the public and the Police Department is a vital resource. Your comments or complaints will be treated as part of the welcomed exchange of information that will greatly assist us in our endeavor to foster a positive relationship between the Jersey City Police and the community we serve.

* Image in Banner courtesy of Reena Rose Sibayan, Jersey Journal

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