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For the first time in years, the Harrison Mayor & Council held a full meeting in the 2nd Floor Council Chambers—and it wasn’t standing room only but it was a very large crowd. Dozens of residents, along with a significant number of Harrison Police Officers and their supporters, packed the room on Tu...
The two unions representing the officers of the Harrison Police Department—Harrison PBA Local 22 and Harrison PBA 22A—have issued a strong joint statement condemning the recent move by the Harrison Mayor & Council to introduce an ordinance creating a new civilian Police Director position. The propos...
Without public notice or inclusion on the original agenda, the Harrison Mayor & Council introduced an ordinance at their most recent meeting on April 1, 2025, to amend the Police Department’s Table of Organization by adding the position of Police Director, a civilian role with a proposed salary rang...
Police Chief David Strumolo announced that the Harrison Police Department is set to welcome twelve new officers to its ranks. This significant expansion includes two seasoned officers transferring from nearby forces and ten recruits, highlighting the department's proactive strategy to maintain high ...
The Harrison Police Department's Community Policing Unit wrapped up a highly successful season of community outreach events with a rescheduled National Night Out on Friday, September 20, 2024. Held at the heart of town in Library Park, this event capped off a series of five 'Pizza with A Cop' gather...
The Harrison Police Department is set to bring the community together once again for its rescheduled National Night Out on Friday, September 20, 2024. The event will take place from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Harrison Library Park located between South Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. and North 5th Street along Har...
The Harrison Police Department will host its fifth Pizza With A Cop event on Monday, September 9, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the intersection of Dey Street and Bergen Street, outside the Dey & Bergen Apartment Complex in Harrison, NJ. This community-focused event is part of a series organized by...
In a continued effort to foster strong relationships between the police force and the local community, the Harrison Police Department's Community Policing Unit is hosting its third Pizza With A Cop event on Monday, August 12, 2024. The event is scheduled to take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Kingsl...
The Harrison Police Department is set to host the annual National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will take place at the Harrison Library Park, located between South Frank E. Rodgers Blvd. and North 5th Street along Harrison Avenue.
In a continued effort to foster stronger relationships between law enforcement and the community, the Harrison Police Department's Community Policing Unit is hosting a "Pizza With A Cop" event on Monday, July 29, 2024. This gathering will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Harrison Police Drive...
In an ongoing effort to strengthen the bond between the police force and the residents of Harrison, the Harrison Police Department's Community Policing Unit is hosting a Pizza With A Cop event on Monday, July 22, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event will take place at the courts located at Wilhelm...
 In the bustling town of Harrison, New Jersey, street planning and transportation challenges are not a new phenomenon. With a unique layout that places a traffic light on almost every corner, navigating Harrison presents its own set of intricacies especially during the morning and evening rush hour ...
