The trenton police department is a progressive organization highly focused on training and development and consisting of 17 fulltime officers, a fulltime dispatch center, and a k9 unit. Welcome to the city of trenton tn police department website. New jersey state police museum west trenton 2020 all. We offer an onsite workout and training facility, a takehome cruiser program, modern uniforms and equipment with uniform maintenance. Department of human services trenton psychiatric hospital. Violating every rule in the book, the trenton police held the six men in. Search the city of trenton, nj, criminal and public records access citywide. Constance wheeler obituary trenton, nj the trentonian. See 5 photos from 253 visitors to new jersey state police divison headquaters. Trenton police department new jersey trenton tomato pie. Dorothea lynde dix, a pioneer in the care of the mentally ill, founded trenton psychiatric.
Opened on the bicentennial anniversary of the department, the museum has many photographs, log books and equipment used in times long passed. The trenton police department has started a new program asking citizens and business to register their video surveillance systems with the police department which can save officers valuable time on locating surveillance video. Check trenton county, nj police records and find anyones drug and sex offenses. To protect and to serve our police department is committed to work with the citizens of trenton to uphold our city, county, state and federal laws and regulations. The trenton police department is dedicated to the citizens of the city of trenton. In 1984, in a book titled safe places for the 80s, by david and holly franke, the borough of new providence, was rated one. Charles betz, detectiveretired, trenton police department, for lending his scrap book and contributing the use of photographs from his personal collection. Trenton, new jersey police department posts facebook.
Applicants must be either a certified police officer, or be mcoles certifiable as a police officer in the state of michigan, at the time of hire. The trenton police department phone number is 6099894170. On may 1, of that year, the new state police academy building at sea girt was dedicated in honor of our first superintendent, colonel h. View our digital version or download a version of the 2020 travel guide. Princeton police officers shall not discriminate against any person based on that persons race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual preference or sexual orientation. Trentons police department had its beginning soon after the american revolution, the governing authorities of the town as then existing having provided in march 1799, for the appointment of a city marshal, requiring him by solemn enactment to carry in his hand a small staff or wand, similar to those usually carried by the sheriff. A slice of the all too recent past, this tightly written history of a local police.
Trenton, new jersey police department home facebook. These requests must be submitted on the agencys official department letterhead to. The city of trenton is hosting an rfp workshop to explain and discuss the cdbg and esg rfp application and process for applying for these funds. Trenton police department 225 n clinton ave trenton, nj. The police director of the department is joseph j santiago. Office of the superintendent new jersey state police po box 7068 west trenton, nj 08628.
New jersey state archives searchable catalog advanced this catalog searches words and phrases in the text search boxes in the order they are entered similar to using quotes around a phrase in other search engines. South trenton is trenton s most diverse neighborhood and borders hamilton township to the southeast and the delaware river to the west. Born in trenton, nj, joan was a lifelong area resident. Trenton psychiatric hospital tph is a 450bed psychiatric hospital serving a designated new jersey population. See photo of partial archive below free 17page bibliography available send name and address to. A book of ordinances passed during the years from 1903 to 1908 was compiled by.
It is with great regret that the city of trenton will be cancelling our chinese new year celebration for 2020. Included were the record books and maps of robert barclay, proprietary governor of east new jersey. The following law enforcement agencies in new jersey have had police officers, sheriff deputies or other law enforcement officials author books. Norman schwarzkopf, established the foundation upon which this division stands by. It had a brief existence as an independent municipality from 1840 to 1851. The citys metropolitan area, consisting of mercer county, is grouped with the new york combined statistical area by the united states census bureau, but it directly borders the.
Today, the state police continues its dedication to excellence in public safety through world class law enforcement. Applications are now being accepted for police officers. From the reign of the knickerbockers to the presnt day. The trenton police department works in conjunction with the mercer county sheriffs office. Held by the trenton free public library board of trustees, the collection contains books, manuscripts, ephemera, visual and audio media, and artifacts, with particular focus on local history and genealogical materials. The equipment is in short supply across the united states, and necessary to render lifesaving services. Trenton became new jerseys capital as of november 25, 1790, and the city of trenton was formed within trenton township on november, 1792. List of pensioners on the roll january 1, 188 mercer county, new jersey source. Trenton municipal court is the citys center for justice for all people. Norman schwarzkopf, and on june 12, a monument, honoring the 44 troopers who have died in the line of duty, was dedicated by. Gerardo fiabane obituary hamilton, nj the times, trenton. Trentons police department had its beginning soon after the american revolution, the governing authorities of the town as then existing having provided in march 1799, for the appointment of a city marshal, requiring him by solemn enactment to carry in his hand a small staff or wand, similar to those. Requesting a guide to be delivered to an international address.
Free arrest, police reports, open warrants and court searches. It is home to italy, latin america, and ireland and their descendants. Trenton, new jersey police department, trenton, new jersey. Mission statement recognizing that the people of trenton have made us guardians of the public trust, we realize that crime, disorder, and hazardous conditions present the greatest threats to society, and the responsibility for. Trenton police museum online trenton police history project. The new jersey state prison njsp, formerly known as trenton state prison, is a state mens prison in trenton, new jersey operated by the new jersey department of corrections. A police officer for 25 years, walt retired from the trenton, nj, police department in 1995 with the rank of sergeant. This is trentona handbook on the city of trenton 1961. Recognizing that the people of trenton have made us guardians of the public trust, we realize that crime, disorder, and hazardous. The new jersey state police does not provide patches to individuals.
Embracing a period of nearly two hundred years, commencing in 1676, the first settlement of the town, and extending up to the present time, with official records of the population, extent of the town at different periods, its manufactories, church history, and fire department. The trenton police museum is currently located in the basement of police headquarters and is open to individuals and small groups by appointment. Trenton, new jersey police department photos facebook. For the past 90 years, new jersey state troopers have been guided by the precepts of honor, duty and fidelity signified by the stars located in the three corners of our badge. The trenton police department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city of trenton, new jersey. Born and raised in princeton, gerardo was a graduate of princeton high school. New jersey state archives new jersey state archives. In 1949 six africanamerican men in trenton, new jersey were sentenced to death by. For many years winslow township neither had nor needed its own police department.
The city of trenton will tomorrow receive a delivery of vital personal protection equipment ppes from the areas chinese american community. Over a twoweek period, six local african american men were arrested and. He was retired from the mercer county improvement authority and, prior to that, was a detective with the trenton police department for 17 years. We thank you for your interest and for taking the time to learn more about your local law enforcement agency. Trenton in 1911, trenton s 100,000 residents were served by 95 patrolmen who, as their chief boasted in a departmental history book published that year, could be contacted at any time within 15. South trenton is a neighborhood located within the city of trenton in mercer county, new jersey, united states. One or both of these agencies will be notified should any of these documents be advertised for sale or auction, or. Tpds report, which includes summary data on property and violent crime within the capital city, noted. Trenton police department, new jersey, fallen officers. The city of trenton new public safety department oversees the following. Norman schwarzkopf, and on june 12, a monument, honoring the 44 troopers who have died in the line of duty, was dedicated by the association of former new jersey state troopers. Van horn, formerly supervisor of the delaware and raritan canal company. The history of the new jersey state police from 1921 to the present. The story of the trenton six begins in 1948 when william horner, an elderly junk dealer, was murdered in his downtown trenton shop.
Municipal and corporate history from the charter of 1792. She was employed by the city of trenton police department for 19 years. Knepper takes us back to the courtroom to make us aware of this shocking chapter in american history. Trenton firefighters risk their lives everyday to help keep us safe. Museum hours 10 am 4 pm mon sat po box 7068 w trenton nj 086280068. Find trenton county police station addresses, websites, emails and phone numbers. It briefly served as the capital of the united states in 1784.
The department of law is committed to providing quality legal services to the people of the city of trenton, the mayor, city council, all departments within the city as well as city employees. Immediate opportunity for an open position as a fulltime police officer with the trenton police department. A brief history of the volkswagen phaeton, the rich peoples car. Chief high took his training at the new jersey state police academy in trenton, in 1932. The new jersey state human services police are sworn to serve and protect the people of the state with a focus on children, families, and individuals with disabilities and special needs. Trenton township was incorporated as one of new jerseys initial group of 104 townships by an act of the new jersey legislature on february 21, 1798. The township was rural and practically devoid of crime except for the occasional chicken rustler or pumpkin thief. The city of trenton has merged our police department and fire department. Mayor of trenton reed gusciora is in trenton, new jersey. Mickey kmetz, detectiveretired, trenton police department, for contributing the use of photographs from his personal collection. Trenton police department 225 n clinton ave trenton nj 08609. Only and may not reflect the total criminal or traffic history of the individual. After graduating from school, constance joined the trenton police department where she served as police officer and was a juvenile detective at the time of her retirement.
Police chiefs in the history of the new providence police department policebadge. Trenton police department is in the policeone law enforcement directory. It is the states only completely maximum security institution, housing the most difficult andor dangerous male. City of trenton, mi police department police officer.
Find agency contact, demographics, type, population served and more. Sergeant frank van horn is one of the best known men in the trenton police department and is a native of yardley, pa. Trenton police department, mercer, nj police arrests. City of trenton background checks are conducted using trenton police department records. Our goal is to serve the citizens with dedication and honor.
It is the oldest prison in new jersey and one of the oldest correctional facilities in the united states. On the behalf of the men and women of my department, we welcome you to the official web site of the trenton tennessee police department. Trenton, nj free public records criminal arrests court. Trenton, nj criminal records search find city court and. The facility is most accessible from interstate 295 north, exit 76. Currently an officer has to go doortodoor to locate camera systems. Gerardo adored his family, especially his grandchildren, loved raising his boxers and was an avid chicago bears fan. Trenton police department tpd and trenton fire department tfd released separate annual reports on public safety within the capital city. In 2011 she continued her christian journey with wayne avenue.
Police station in west trenton, nj foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. During 1997, 1127 violent crimes were committed in trenton, 21 murders, 59 forcible rapes, 427 robberies, 427 aggravated assaults, 2186 property crimes, 883 burglaries, 930 counts of larceny andor theft, 373 motor vehicle thefts, 17 counts of arson, and many more nonviolent crimes and misdemeanors. We are a professional community oriented police department whose goal is to ensure the safety of its citizens. Sep 26, 2010 born may 22, 1944 in philadelphia, he was the son of the late walter g.
Internet archive selected final pension payments vouchers 18181864 two volume set new jersey trenton 2 vols. In addition, the new jersey state police, juvenile justice commission, department of criminal justice and department of corrections academies are located at the national guard training center and hold their respective training academies as well as in service training courses at the installation. It is a sketch book on some of the many places of historical significance. View memorials for all fallen law enforcement officers from the trenton police department, new jersey. Trenton is located in the heart of west tennessee and gibson county. Internet archive selected final pension payments vouchers 18181864 two volume set new jerseytrenton 2 vols. The trentoniana local history and genealogy collection is a librarybased special collection of historic memorabilia in trenton, new jersey. Princeton police officers shall remain unbiased in the course of their duties. Municipal and corporate history from the charter of 1792 trenton. New covid19 testing site opens for first responders at trenton police department. The state archives purchased eleven lots of unique or extremely rare, colonial new jersey manuscripts and imprints. The lgbtq liason officer for the princeton police department. New jersey state police divison headquaters west trenton, nj. Nov 19, 2012 for better than a quarter century, henry rollins has toured the world as a spoken word artist, as frontman for both rollins band and black flag and without a microphone as a solitary.
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