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Harrison Police Chief Strumolo Retirement & Police Director Ordinance chief david strumolo councilman james doran epa harrison nj harrison police harrison police department james doran james fife mayor james fife police chief police director toxic sludge Apr 16, 2025

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...

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Harrison Police Unions Oppose Civilian Police Director Role chief david strumolo david burke harrison nj harrison police harrison police department marc silva mayor james fife police chief police director Apr 14, 2025

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...

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Mayor & Council Quietly Moving To Add Police Director Position accordia harrison urban renewal chief david strumolo harrison police harrison police department police director Apr 09, 2025

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...

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Harrison Police Dept Bolsters Force Amid Redevelopment Revenue Boom chief david strumolo environment environmental environmental protection agency epa harrison nj harrison police department mayor james fife mayor raymond mcdonough raymond j. mcdonough raymond mcdonough Jan 15, 2025

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 ...

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Harrison Community Policing Events Capped Off With National Night Out chief david strumolo community policing harrison nj harrison police department national night out pizza with a cop Sep 23, 2024

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...

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Harrison Police Host National Night Out on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 chief david strumolo harrison nj harrison police department harrison police national night out national night out Sep 14, 2024

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...

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Harrison Police Host 5th Pizza With A Cop Event on Mon. Sept. 9, 2024 chief david strumolo community event community policing harrison nj harrison police department pizza with a cop Sep 07, 2024

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...

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Harrison Police Host Pizza With A Cop @Kingsland Courts Mon.Aug. 12/24 chief david strumolo community event community policing harrison nj harrison police department pizza with a cop Aug 12, 2024

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...

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Harrison Police Dept. Hosts National Night Out on Tues. Aug. 6, 2024 chief david strumolo community policing harrison nj harrison police harrison police department national night out Aug 02, 2024

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. There is also a Harriso...

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Harrison Police Host 2nd Pizza With A Cop Event Mon. Jul.29, 2024 chief david strumolo harrison nj harrison police harrison police department pizza with a cop Jul 27, 2024

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...

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Harrison Police Community Policing Pizza With A Cop Mon. July 22, 2024 chief david strumolo community policing harrison nj pizza with a cop Jul 22, 2024

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...

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NJTPA's Harrison Streets Project Needs Your Input & Participation bike lanes chief david strumolo harold stahl harrison nj harrison redevelopment harrison redevelopment agency new jersey transportation planning authority njtpa no parking parking waterfront redvelopment plan yellow zones Oct 08, 2023

 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 ...

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