Hillsdale Police Department Email Format
Law EnforcementNew Jersey, United States11-50 Employees
The Hillsdale Police Department functions as the municipal law enforcement agency for Hillsdale, New Jersey. Under the direction of Police Chief Chip Stalter, it maintains a varied staffing profile that includes patrol officers, detectives, school resource officers, D.A.R.E officers, crossing guards, and auxiliary personnel. The department prioritizes community‑oriented policing as a central operating approach. Its history spans back to 1898 when a single constable patrolled the town, with the first regular borough police force established in 1921. The department serves almost 11,000 residents, patrols 54 miles of streets, and responds to about 14,000 calls or referrals each year. As a local law enforcement body operating year-round, it provides a broad range of public safety services to the Hillsdale community.