Friday, April 19, 2013
Signs are up in Hoboken's police headquarters that asbestos is being removed from the building.
Asbestos has been found inside the Hoboken Police Department's Head Quarters on Hudson Street. Signs that announced "cancer and lung disease hazard" were hung up. The material is not found in the air and "it's completely safe," to be in the building, said City Spokesman Juan Melli. Traces of the material were found but it's not airborne. In a follow up email, Melli wrote that "while this form of asbestos would be considered the lesser hazardous form of the material, given the occupancy of the building, the most stringent guidelines have been followed to ensure public safety and the safety of the workers removing the material." A contractor has been hired to remove the hazardous material, Melli said. While part of the police force has been …
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
The Hoboken Police Department has five new Class II police officers.
Five Class II police officers were sworn in during a public ceremony on Tuesday afternoon. Less than 24 hours after the fatal bombing at the Boston Marathon, those in attendance emphasized the importance of first responders and public safety. Christopher Barral, Maurice Johnson, Michael Camporeale, Michael Kula, and Tyrone Huggins are now part of the Hoboken Police Department. Class II officers work for the department part-time and are called upon on special events and weekends. "I want you to be proud to wear this uniform," said Police Chief Anthony Falco. "We're the best police department and the best city in the entire United States."
Monday, April 8, 2013
A temporary structure has been set up next door.
- POLICE & FIRE
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Monday, April 8
As of 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning (April 9), the Police Department will be temporarily relocated to trailers next door to its headquarters on First and River, for extensive renovations for about three months. All Hobokenites with walk-in inquiries should report to the parking lot adjacent to the building. Signage will be added with directions. The facility is handicapped accessible and will remain open to the public 24/7 while these renovations are made to our Police Headquarters.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
The Harley Davidsons will replace the bikes that were destroyed by Hurricane Sandy.
The city is buying four new motorcycles for $78,630, as approved by the City Council on Wednesday night. The four bikes will replace four motorcycles that were destroyed in the city's municipal garage by Hurricane Sandy. Councilman Tim Occhipinti accused the city of not properly instructing employees to remove the vehicles from the garage. In a heated dicussion between Occhipinti and Director of Health and Human Services Leo Pellegrini, the director explained that flooding in the city's municipal garage on Observer Highway was unprecedented.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Donate toys and non-perishable foods!
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Claire Moses
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Thursday, November 29, 2012
The Hoboken Police Department needs your toys. On Tuesday, December 11, the police department is looking to — literally — fill a bus full of toys. The toy drive will take place in front of police headquarters at First and Hudson Streets from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the 11th. All Hobokenites are encouraged to drop off toys and non perishables. "We will attempt to fill our police bus to the top with all of the donations and need your support to make this happen," said Sgt. Melissa Gigante, the organizer of the event. The Hoboken Fire Department, the Hoboken Motorcycle Club, the Hoboken Special Needs Parent Group, and the Wallace School Peer Leadership have already signed on to help with the initiative. There'll also be hot coco and a chance to …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Thanksgiving is around the corner and the Hoboken Police Department is giving out turkeys.
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Thursday, November 15, 2012
The Hoboken Police Department is holding its annual turkey drive on Tuesday Nov. 20. A hundred turkeys will be distributed to those families who need one. If you want to make a request for a turkey, email hobokenpsoa@gmail.com or call 201 616 6046.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Three days before the storm, the police department's phone system failed.
The Hoboken Police Department suffered loss and technical difficulties during superstorm Sandy, losing multiple vehicles and electricity while answering more than 1,600 calls for service. On Tuesday night, Police Chief Anthony Falco summarized how the storm had impacted the police department. About three days before the storm showed up in Hoboken, on Thursday night, the city's 22-year-old phone system failed, leaving only one working phone line in police headquarters. "That presented a challenge from the beginning of the storm," said the city's deputy business administrator Stephen Marks, "to the end of the storm." "It’s been a technological challenge for the police department," Marks added. A new phone system was scheduled to be installed…
Thursday, October 4, 2012
The run is being held for the seventh time.
For the seventh time, Hoboken's finest are scheduled to partake in the annual Fall Motor Cycle Run on Oct. 14. Assembling at Hoboken Police Head Quarters around 10 a.m., the group will drive to Pennsylvania, where a breakfast will be waiting for them. Last year, the run drew more people than usual, and part of the proceeds went to charity. The run is organized by Bob Fulton, a veteran police officer at the HPD. The goal of the run is to bring the department together. (and, of course, to enjoy the view on the ride). Taking part on the ride is $30. Registration is open and can be done on the website.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Police Superior Officers Association President John Petrosino looks ahead.
- OPINION
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Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Dear Editor, Our current economic condition has forced thousands of American Families to cut back over the last few years. Fear, anxiety and a sense of mistrust has hit our society. Unfortunately our City is now faced with a similar dilemma regarding its safety. The Hoboken Police Department has seen a reduction in staff over the past three years totaling nearly 15% (22 members of service). In the next 16 months, our city will lose another 13% (17 members of service) of its Police force with no replacements in sight. The upcoming retirements in the Police department will mainly affect the supervisory ranks. These departures will allow the city to hire more young officers at low salaries. Some may say that “owning” a Police Officer from…
A few separate incidents occured this week, according to police records.
Hoboken police has arrested eight people since Monday for alleged trespassing and drug possession, according to police records. During a building sweep on Monday night around 9 o'clock, officers came across two twenty sometings who were smoking marijuana in the building. On Monday around 7:25 p.m., police arrested a man and a woman who were allegedly in possession of heroin and narcotic paraphernalia, according to police. Union City resident Roxanna Santamaria, 20, and Yonkers resident Angel Romereo-Corraliza, 24, were arrested by Hoboken police for allegedly possessing the drug within 500 feet of a public housing project and within 500 feet of a school, police said. The little bags in which the drugs were allegedly placed, had the …
QJ201
3:44 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
given property values in the town....the city should have explored selling the police building for development...and then use the cash to build a new station on the parking lot next door (with an underground garage) more ›