Drivers approaching stationary emergency vehicles, tow trucks and other highway safety vehicles displaying red, blue and/or amber flashing lights must now move over one lane or, if not safe to move over, then slow down below the posted speed limit.

www.MoveOverLaw.com

Remember to remove all snow and ice from your vehicle before driving, especially from the hood, windows and roof. It's the law in New Jersey! Motorists who fail to do so can cause property damage and/or injury to others and face fines of not less than $200 or more than $1,000 for each offense.

http://www.nj.gov/oag/hts/index.html 

Jan. 15th Oradell & New Milford Police charged John Cavas age 29 of New Milford in connection to a burglary on Loretta Dr. on Dec. 25th 2009.  Cavas was charged with possession of stolen property, credit card theft, theft and credit card fraud.  He was remanded to the Bergen County Jail.

BEFORE A WINTER STORM -
You or a mechanic should check the following:
Battery
Antifreeze
Tires
Wipers and windshield washer fluid
Lights, Flashing hazard lights
Exhaust system
Heater, Defroster
Oil level
Brakes

DURING A STROM -
Don't drive unless you have to
Drive with your lights ON
Use hazards in low visability
Drive at a reduced speed
Be aware of changing road conditions
Keep a safe distance between your car and the one in front of you
In a slide or a skid, remember not to brake until you regain control
Reminder, bridges freeze before the roadway!

Stay warm, Dress in layers.

Report a streetlight out directly to PSE&G.  Please visit their website at: http://www.pseg.com/streetlight/

Oradell is Accepting Applications for School Crossing Guards. Applications may be picked up at Police Headquarters.

Contact Person: OIC - PO John Campbell

Residents that need to be added to or update information for Reverse 9-1-1 can now do so online.  Please follow this link to the Oradell OEM website and complete the online form.

REVERSE 9-1-1 Link

The Borough of Oradell is now using NIXLE to provide our residents with text and email alerting. This system is in addition to the Swiftreach Reverse 911 system already in use.  The NIXLE system allows Oradell to send more frequent messages for free.  It may be used for weather, road closures, special events and other Borough events.  Please take a minute to register at www.nixle.com

Receive emergency alerts on your cell phone.  Sign up for the free wireless AMBER Alert system at www.wirelessamberalerts.org  

OPD is looking to the future in ways on improving the patrol fleet.  Through extensive research the OPD will be looking for a vehicle that is specifically designed and suitable for extended patrol use, performance, fuel economy, storage and safety just to name a few.  As first responders, a tremendous amount of thought and planning goes into a patrol vehicle before it ever goes into service. For example, a front line patrol vehicle or police package must be capable of responding to a vast diversity of demanding situations in any environment.  Patrol vehicles are outfitted with the necessary emergency lighting, siren, reflective stripping, offender transport, first responder equipment and police gear so that officers are prepared for any situation.  Why? Because, seconds may make the difference!

Always to protect and serve for the betterment of the community!

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UPDATED December '09:

Residential burglaries are still occurring in our area. Be alert and report anything out of the ordinary.

Residential, daytime & evening burglaries have been reported and are currently under investigation.  Several surrounding municipalities have also experienced similar break-ins in the recent past.  We remind residents to keep their home secure and be alert of any suspicious individuals or vehicles in your neighborhood. 

Any suspicious activity should be reported immediately to the Oradell Police at 201-261-0200 Ext-0 or Dial 9-1-1

BE ALERT in your neighborhood, you can be our eyes.  If you see something, say something right away and don't wait to call.  Be alert of your surroundings.  If you see something out of the ordinary, out of place or any suspicious activities, persons or vehicles report it immediately to the police.  Neighborhood watches are a highly effective community policing tool which can deter criminal activity.

REPORT IT: 201-261-0200 ext.0  Oradell Police Dept.or Dial 9-1-1

Borough of Oradell Parking Permits:   Resident/Overnight

Resident Parking Permits can be picked up at Police Headquarters at anytime.(No Fee)  You must present your Driver's License and Vehicle Registration in order to receive a Resident Permit.  Overnight Parking Permits may be applied for at Police Headquarters.  Overnight Permits are issued for use of Borough Parking Lots for all night parking.  Vehicles are not permitted to park on any Borough street overnight and NO permission shall be granted during snow storms.  All Lots have a 3 hour parking limit for vehicles without a permit.

Note: An out of State registration or PO Box Address will not be issued a Resident or Overnight Parking Permit.  You must be a resident of the Borough of Oradell in order to receive a parking permit.  No Exceptions.  A Temporary or Special permission for extraordinary circumstances maybe issued by the approval of the Chief of Police. 

Non-Resident Commuter Parking Permits are NO longer issued.

For more information, please see the desk office or call 201-261-0200 ext.0