Welcome to The Newark Department of Public Safety

The Newark Department of Public Safety has a new look! Here you can find all the information you need for our Police, Fire, and Emergency response divisions as well as general public safety information.

Explore Careers in Newark Public Safety

A life of public service can be rewarding and fulfilling. Join our mission to enhance the quality of life and foster a sense of security to enable citizens to live, work, be educated and prosper in the city of Newark.

Download the Newark Police Division App

Newark Police Division is proud to provide the citizens of Newark with a free app that gives you access to latest news, photos, videos, events, alerts and crime information no matter where you are

Download the Newark Police Division App

Newark Police Division is proud to provide the citizens of Newark with a free app that gives you access to latest news, photos, videos, events, alerts and crime information no matter where you are.

Download the Newark Police Division App

Newark Police Division is proud to provide the citizens of Newark with a free app that gives you access to latest news, photos, videos, events, alerts and crime information no matter where you are.

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Newark Public Safety Divisions

Newark Police Division

The Newark Police Division is entrusted to protect and serve the citizens of the City of Newark by securing neighborhoods, business districts, municipal assets and life, liberty and property. The Police Division currently responds to more than 520, 000 calls for service yearly.

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Newark Fire Division

The Fire Division protects the lives and property of the citizens of the City of Newark by fighting fires and responding to sudden medical emergencies or exposure to dangerous conditions, whether natural or man-made. Each year, the Fire Division responds to over 16,720 calls for service.

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Newark Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security

The Division of OEM is responsible for coordinating training, preparedness and response to man-made and natural disasters, including blizzards, hurricanes, extreme heat, acts of terrorism and special events.

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Join the NJ Special Needs Registry

The Newark Department of Public Safety would like to better serve the needs of individuals with special needs. NJ Registry Ready is a statewide database that gives residents with disabilities and their caregivers an opportunity to provide information that can assist them in the event of any emergency. Registering yourself or a loved one with special needs will enhance the communication and response skills of Newark Police, Firefighters, Emergency Services workers and others who may interact with an individual with special needs.

Visit NJ Register Ready at www.registerready.nj.gov or dial 211 within NJ or 1-877-652-1148 to provide your information.