1. What can I do about ATV & dirt-bike concerns in my neighborhood?

All Terrain Vehicles (ATV's) and dirt-bikes can provide much outdoor enjoyment for all ages. However, there are strict laws regarding their usage. If you are experiencing ATV's or dirt-bikes being operated illegally in your neighborhood, call the police department at 973-694-5533 to have an officer dispatched to your neighborhood. An officer will respond to resolve the situation.

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2. How can I contest traffic or parking citations?

A person who receives a traffic or parking citation may contest it by contacting the Lincoln Park Municipal Court. A court clerk will assign a court date. On the specified date, the person will be able to plead his/her case before a judge. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Lincoln Park Municipal Court at 973-694-6100 extension 7120

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3. I lost my traffic citation - What do I do?

If you lost your traffic citation, you need to contact the Lincoln Park Municipal Court at 973-694-6100 xt 7120 for information on how to proceed to contest the summonses or enter a guilty plea.

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4. I have a question regarding my traffic citation - Who do I ask?

If you have any questions regarding your traffic citation, you need to contact the Lincoln Park Municipal Court at 973-694-6100 xt 7120. The Lincoln Park Police Department is not authorized to supply information regarding the disposition or future outcome of any citation.

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5. What can I do about my noisy neighbors?

A noisy neighbor may create a disturbance by having a loud television, stereo, or radio. These types of complaints are best handled by the police department because the loud noise is intermittent, occasional, or spontaneous. A loud party is also best resolved by the police department. Should the problem become on-going, an officer may issue summonses if warranted. A Community Policing Officer(s) may also be referred by responding officers to meet with the parties involved in an attempt to mediate the situation or if the partie are tenants, contact the Landlord and inform them of the ongoing problem. As a complainant you are free as well to sign complaints and follow court procedures.

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6. What can I do about juvenile delinquency problems with my children or in my neighborhood?

The Lincoln Park Police Patrol Bureau addresses youths who become involved in delinquent acts or family crisis matters, the matter is then referred to the Juvenile Officer. Officers encourage diversion of juveniles involved in minor offenses by means of early intervention and mediation. Many first time offenders of minor offenses will be better served by having the matter adjudicated at the lowest appropriate level, although the Juvenile Unit will aggressively investigate and prosecute those serious, habitual offenders that jeopardize the welfare of our community. The Lincoln Park Police Department will call parents of juveniels who are found out on the streets at extremely late hours to ensure the parents know of the whereabouts of their children.

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7. I was a victim of a crime and reported it. What happens next?

Follow-up investigations are conducted by the Detective Bureau. Cases are assigned on a priority basis by the Bureau Supervisor. To obtain information about an assigned investigation, victims may call the Detective Bureau at 973-694-5533 and inquire.

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8. How can I report narcotics activity in my neighborhood?

There are several ways to report narcotics activity in your neighborhood. The Detective Bureau is the entity that handles citizen complaints/tips concerning narcotics activity at the street level. Narcotics activity may be reported by contacting the main desk at 973-694-5533. All callers can remain anonymous. In addition anonymous emails can be sent via the emails listed on this site.

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9. How can I report a hate crime?

Hate crimes are very serious and traumatic incidents. It is important for citizens to remember that when these crimes are occurring, they should be reported to the police immediately by telephoning 911. When a citizen finds that he or she has been a victim of a hate crime and it is not an immediate life-threatening emergency, he or she should phone the police department at 973-694-5533 and report the crime.

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10. How can I obtain a restraining order?

A Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) may be requested whether or not an arrest has been made or the police have been called. A TRO is always free. Emergency Temporary Restraining Orders are available through the police department on a 24-hour basis. If the situation is non-emergent, you can request a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) by appearing at the Morris County Superior Court during normal business hours, Monday through Friday. Follow these guidelines to assist you: * Request a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) at the Superior Court. * Deliver a copy of the TRO, Proof of Service, and Law Enforcement Information form to your local police station. Retain the originals of all documents. * You must return to court to obtain a Final Restraining Order. You will be given a return to court date when obtaining the TRO. The Final Restraining Order must also be served to the defendant and copies delivered to the police station.

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11. What can I do about annoying or threatening phone calls?

If you become a victim of annoying phone calls, you should report them to the police department. Your phone company may be able to assist in tracking the origin of the calls if they have a police report number. If you become a victim of threatening phone calls, report them to your local police department immediately. Law enforcement takes threatening calls seriously, and so should you, especially if you are in a battering relationship or have been the victim of domestic violence.

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12. How do I report a Missing Person?

You may initiate a Missing Persons Report by contacting the police department at 973-694-5533. Contrary to popular belief, law enforcement agencies in New Jersey do not require a person to wait a specific period of time before reporting a missing person. Once you suspect that a person is missing, the police should be notified immediately. The Community Policing Unit encourages all parents to obtain Child Identification cards for their children. Child ID cards provide immeasurable assistance to law enforcement and parents in times of crisis when a child is lost or missing. The information contained on the Child ID cards allow officers to forward that information in the form of a statewide Amber Alert, which instantly notifies law enforcement of missing children. Child ID events are held several times each year. Watch your local newspapers and billboards for dates, or call the Community Policing Unit at 973-694-5533 xt 7162 to find out when the next Child ID event is being held.

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13. What can I do about "identity theft"?

If you become the victim of identity theft, it is important to act immediately to stop the thief's further use of your identity.

Immediately contact all your credit card issuers. Get replacement cards with new account numbers. Ask that the old accounts be processed as "account closed at consumer's request." (This is better than "card lost or stolen," because when this statement is reported to credit bureaus, it can be interpreted as blaming you for the loss.)

Call the fraud units of the three credit reporting companies: Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Report the theft of your credit cards and/or numbers. Ask that your accounts be flagged. Also, add a victim's statement to your report such as, "My ID has been used to apply for credit fraudulently. Contact me at XXX-XXX-XXXX (your phone number) to verify all applications." Notify your bank(s) of the theft. Cancel your checking and savings accounts and obtain new account numbers. Ask the bank to issue you a secret password that must be used in every transaction. Put stop payments on any outstanding checks that you are unsure of.

If you use the ATM card for banking services, get a new card, account number, and password. Do not use your old password. When creating a password, avoid such commonly used numbers as the last four digits of your Social Security number and your birth date.

If you have had checks stolen or bank accounts set up fraudulently, report it to Telecheck and National Processing Company (NPC). These check guarantee companies will flag your file so that bogus checks will be turned down. Call Telecheck at 800-366-2425. Call NPC at 800-526-5380.

The Secret Service has jurisdiction over financial fraud cases. This federal government agency usually does not investigate individual cases unless the dollar amount is very high. To interest the Secret Service in your case, ask someone in the fraud department of your credit card companies and/or banks to notify the particular SS agent they work with.

Notify the Social Security Administration's office of the Inspector General if your SSN has been used fraudulently. You may want to have your SSN changed if your number has become associated with bad checks and credit. CAUTION: This step should be reserved for only the most extreme situations. You must be sure to notify all credit grantors and credit reporting bureaus of your new SSN.

If you have a passport, notify the passport office to be on the look out for anyone ordering a new passport fraudulently. Call your telephone, electrical, gas and water utilities. Alert them to the possibility that someone may attempt to open new service using your identification. Also contact your long distance company.

The nearest office of the Consumer Credit Counseling Service might be able to help you remove fraudulent claims from your credit report. Call 800-388-2227. In dealing with the authorities and financial institutions, keep a log of all conversations, including dates and names. Send correspondence by certified mail. Keep copies of all letters and documents. Provide your police report number to expedite reporting the crime.

Consider seeking legal counsel, especially if you have difficulty clearing up your credit history, or your case is complex and involves a lot of money. An attorney can help you recover from the fraud and determine whether your rights under various credit banking, SSN, and other laws have been violated.

Pay attention to your own mental health. Victims of identity theft report that they often feel they are somehow to blame. They can also feel violated, even powerless, due in large part to the fact that few, if any, of the authorities who have been notified of the crime step forward to help the victim. Discuss your situation with a trusted friend or counselor. Seek help from a victims' rights organization.

Credit Reporting Bureaus Equifax Copy of Report: P.O. Box 740241 Atlanta, Georgia 30374-0241 Dispute Report: P.O. Box 740256 Atlanta, Georgia 30374-0256 Order Credit Report:800-685-1111 Opt Out of Marketing Lists:800-219-1251 Report Fraud:800-525-6285 Trans Union Copy of Report: P.O. Box 7000 North Olmstead, OH 44070 Dispute Report: P.O. Box 403 Springfield, PA 19064 Order Credit Report:800-851-2674 Opt Out of Marketing Lists:800-241-2858 Report Fraud:800-680-7289 Experian Copy of Report: Dispute Report: Experian National Consumer Assistance Center P.O. Box 2104 Allen, TX 75013-2104 Order Credit Report:888-397-3742 Opt Out of Marketing Lists:800-353-0809

Remember, if you have been denied credit, you are entitled to a free credit report. To remove your name from mailing lists (Direct Marketing Association), contact Mail Preference Service, P.O. Box 9008, Farmingdale, NY 11735 and Telephone Preference Service, P.O. Box 9015, Farmingdale, NY 11735.

To report fraudulent use of your checks, call your bank, Telecheck (800-366-2425) or National Processing Company (NPC) 800-526-5380.

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14. What can I do about barking dogs in my neighborhood?

Although pets can provide much companionship and love, they can also become a nuisance to an entire neighborhood if not cared for properly. If it is at inappropriate times conact the police department at 973-694-5533.

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15. What are the regulations regarding construction-related noise?

The regulations regarding construction-related noise prohibits a person, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. of the following day, to perform any construction or repair work of any kind. However, there are exceptions to this ordinance. For clarification, contact the Building & Zoning Department at 973-694-6100

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16. If I'm involved in a traffic accident, what should I do?

As our township grows, so does traffic congestion and the likelihood of traffic accidents. Should you find yourself in the unfortunate situation of being involved in a motor vehicle accident, there are certain steps you should follow for your safety as well as to assist you through the entire process.

• Regardless of the severity of the damage, always call the police department to respond and make a report.
• NEVER leave the scene of an accident without first reporting the accident to a police officer.
• If your vehicle is still in the roadway, there are NO injuries reported as a result of the collision and your vehicle is safe to do so, carefully move your vehicle to a safe location (i.e. shoulder of roadway or parking lot)
• If you are unable to move your vehicle safely to another location, remain in your vehicle until assistance arrives. Unless your vehicle is in a hazardous location, then dismount your vehicle and go to a safe location.
• Attempt to refrain from arguing with any other persons involved in the collision.
• Retrieve your driver's license, registration and insurance card. Be prepared to produce these documents to the officer who responds to investigate your collision.
• When an officer asks you questions pertaining to the collision, attempt to give a clear and concise account of the accident. Do not feel that any piece of information is too minor to report.
• Ask the officer for your case number so you can give that case number to the Police Records Bureau when retrieving your accident report.
• You may obtain a copy of your accident report after 5 working days at the Lincoln Park Police Department.

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17. How can I get a copy of a police report?

Traffic Accident reports can be picked up at the Police Records Bureau, 34 Chapel Hill Rd Lincoln Park, Mon-Fri 8:00 am ? 4:00 pm. The fee is $0.75 per page for the 1st to 10th page; $0.50 for the 11th to 20th page; all pages over 20 $0.25 per page. Accident reports are generally 1 to 3 pages in length, depending upon the severity of the accident. Criminal Investigation reports may also be picked at the Record's Bureau, however, some restrictions may apply. Contact Police Records at 973-694-5533 for further information. Also check on this website for "forms" which can be filled out and emailed in for records requests.

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18. What can I do about suspicious activity in my neighborhood?

There are several ways to report suspicious activity in your neighborhood. The Police Patrol Division is the entity that handles citizen complaints concerning suspicious activity at the street level. Suspicious activity may be reported by contacting the police department 973-694-5533. Any suspicious activity appearing to be a crime in progress should be reported to 911. The Lincoln Park Police Crime Prevention Unit encourages all neighborhoods to form Neighborhood Watch groups. Watch Groups provide extra eyes and ears in our neighborhoods. Call the Community Policing Unit at 973-694-5533 xt 7162 to obtain more information on Neighborhood Watch in your community.

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19. What can I do about traffic concerns in my neighborhood?

If you have a concern with traffic in your neighborhood such as speeding vehicles, you should contact the Traffic Safety Bureau in writing, email or by phone. A Traffic Safety Officer will respond to your neighborhood to survey the traffic. Officers may remain posted on your street during busy traffic times to issue summonses, or may post a RADAR trailer on your street to advise the motoring public of their speed and the posted speed limit. Calls may be placed to 973-694-5533 xt 7161, email the Traffic Bureau or write to Traffic Safety Bureau, 34 Chapel Hill Rd Lincoln Park, NJ 07035

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20. Does Lincoln Park employ civilian Telecommunicators?

Yes, currently there are two Telecommunicators and two Telecommunicator Trainees on staff.

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21. Do you hire Alertnate Route candidates?

Yes, if they are on the list promulgated by the Department of Personnel in compliance with thier hiring rules.

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22. Does Lincoln Park employ Special Class I or II officers?

Yes currently Lincoln Park employs two Special Class I officers. We have provisions to employ Class II's but currently have not opted to fill those positions.

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23. Does Lincoln Park have any certifications or qualifications to become a police officer?

Yes, the applicant must first pass a test administered by the New Jersey Department of Personnel. They then promulgate an eligible list for Lincoln Park to initiate background investigations. At a minimum police officers must: 1. Be capable of passing basic police training at a certified New Jersey police academy. 2. Able to cope with situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and with respect for rights of others. 3. Must have at a minimum graduated from high school or possess an equivalent certificate. 4. Must possess and maintain a valid New Jersey drivers license 5. must be 18 years of age or older. 6. Be able to pass a thorough medical examination, to include psychological examination. 7. Free from a criminal background. These are just a few but not entirely comprehensive of the entire hiring process.

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