Cranford Police Department
Law EnforcementNew Jersey, United States11-50 Employees
The Cranford Police Department is a law enforcement agency based in Cranford, New Jersey, serving Union County. It identifies itself as proactive and forward-thinking, supported by a workforce that includes sworn officers and civilian staff—52 sworn officers and eight civilian Communications Officers, with additional civilian personnel handling administrative, traffic, and clerical duties. The department is organized into divisions focusing on Patrol, Investigative, Training and Community Outreach, and Records, each with distinct responsibilities to sustain public safety and information management. Together, these divisions investigate crimes and accidents, respond to emergencies, conduct community outreach, and pursue crime prevention efforts. The department maintains an equal opportunity policy and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability. In 2023, Cranford Police Department officers were recognized with a statewide Valor Award.