The Community Policing Bureau is currently staffed by Sgt. William Karback and Ptl. Heather Bailey. Sgt. Karback and Ptl. Bailey organize and facilitate with residents and business owners of Lincoln Park many of the following programs.

Drug & Alcohol Resistance Education
Beginning in 1990 members of the Lincoln Park Police Department began instructing the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program to children within the borough. Currently members of the Community Policing Bureau instruct D.A.R.E. for every grade, K-8. The core program is designed for the fifth grade, consisting of 12 lessons. First and fourth grade classes receive four weeks of lessons, focusing on safety. For more information regarding D.A.R.E. please visit D.A.R.E. AMERICA.

Junior Police Academy

The Lincoln Park Police Department Auxiliary Services Unit will be holding the 9th Annual Junior Police Academy, for boys and girls between the ages of 11 and 14 from August 16th-20th, 2010. The 5-day curriculum included various presentations from local and guest law enforcement agencies and hands-on practices. The student learned a general overview of how to be a police officer and what duties it entails.

To download an application please click here. The application deadline has been extended to July 16, 2010. Space is very limited, so please return the application as soon as possible.

Lincoln Park / Pequannock Emergency Response Team Demonstration

Courtroom Testimony with Judge Wubbenhorst and Prosecutor DiLorenzo

Morris County Sheriff's Department K-9 Demonstration

Defensive Tactics Instruction

New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit

Ptl. Bailey instructs some of the cadets on proper RADAR use

Citizens Police Academy
The Lincoln Park Police Department Auxiliary Services Unit recently held it's Second Annual Citizens Police Academy for residents 21 years of age and older. This program combines classroom lessons with hands-on simulations. The class met every Thursday from October 2, 2008 to November 20, 2008 from 7 PM to 9 PM (8 weeks).

This class showed a behind-the-scenes look of the Police Department and police work in general. Topics covered included:

* Tour of Police Headquarters
* History of policing
* Policies and Procedures
* Firearms and Use of Force
* Radar operation
* Motor vehicle stops
* DWI detection
* Narcotics
* Crime Scene Investigation
* Courtroom Testimony

There was a $20.00 fee for the course, which covered the graduation ceremony, materials and a T-shirt. Anyone interested in attending future classes or for more information please contact Sgt. Karback at (973) 270-2508.

Home Security Surveys
The Community Policing Unit is now offering FREE Home Security Surveys. Sgt. Karback will respond to your residence and conduct a comprehensive analysis of what you can do to safeguard your home and minimize the chance of burglary. Areas inspected include doors and locks, windows, sliders, lighting (interior and exterior), alarm systems, and landscaping. Anyone interested in requesting an appointment can contact Sgt. Karback at (973)270-2508 or e-mail him at wkarback@bolp.org.

Child Passenger Seat Safety
Sgt. Karback, Ptl. Bailey and Ptl. Wenzel are certified Child Seat Safety technicians. They have received extensive training and are available to assist you with the installation of your child passenger seats. They will also explain to you the proper use of your car seats. Many child passenger injuries and deaths could have been prevented if the children were in properly installed child seats. Please call Sgt. Karback at (973) 270-2508 to schedule your FREE appointment today.

Bike Patrol
During the warmer months of the year, several Officers from both the Patrol and the Auxiliary Services Divisions patrol the Borough of Lincoln Park on mountain bikes. Each of our Bike Patrol Officers completed a bike patrol tactics course and they utilize the bikes as a proactive means of combating crime. Bike Patrol is more advantageous than general vehicle patrol, because the bikes are stealthy, and small enough to access places that patrol vehicles cannot. Bike Patrol is a great means of Community Policing because it affords Officers the opportunity to work closely with citizens, which improves trust and community relations because Officers are viewed as more approachable.

Safety Talks and Presentations
Members of the Lincoln Park Police Department Auxiliary Services Unit are available to speak to youth groups, civic organizations and homeowner’s associations in town about a wide variety of police related issues. Past topics have included:

· Home Security
· Personal Safety
· Neighborhood Watches
· Bicycle Safety
· Effects of Drugs
· Community Issues
· Any topic that is a concern to your organization

Anyone interested in have an officer speak to your group is asked to contact Sgt. William Karback at
(973) 270-2508 or e-mail him at wkarback@bolp.org.

Tours of Police Headquarters
We are now in our new headquarters. As before we do offer tours to groups, such as, school classes, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. To schedule tours,please contact Sgt. William Karback at (973) 270-2508 or by e-mail.

File of Life Program
The File of Life program helps members of the Police and First Aid Squad provide services at times when you or a family member may not be able to communicate effectively due to medical reasons or personal injury.

Residents with severe medical problems, seniors, and other interested citizens are provided a FREE File of Life packet. The packet consists of a File of Life Information Card and a vinyl cardholder for placement on your refrigerator door.

The File of Life information card has areas to record personal information concerning medical conditions, drug allergies, emergency contact numbers for friends and family members, doctors information, prescription information and any special circumstances Rescue personnel should know.

In an emergency, rescue workers responding to your home will look for the File of Life card on your refrigerator door. Your File of Life information will help guide on-scene treatment, notification of your doctor and your family members. Immediate access to this information greatly helps rescue personnel provide the best in quality care.

You can obtain a File of Life Packet at the Lincoln Park Police Department. For more information about this program, or to request a File of Life Packet, please call Sgt. William Karback of the Auxiliary Services Unit at (973) 270-2508 or e-mail at wkarback@bolp.org.

Crime Prevention / Safety Tip of the Month

Pedestrian Safety Is A Shared Responsibility
New Jersey experiences a far greater proportion of pedestrian injuries and fatalities than the nation as a whole. It is up to motorists AND pedestrians to make New Jersey safe.
Pedestrian Responsibilities

* Cross at the corner. Use marked crosswalks and sidewalks when available.
* Look Left, Right, Left. Watch for turning cars.
* Obey the signals, especially Walk/Don't Walk.
* Be Alert. Driver's don't always see you.
* Try to wear reflective/light colored clothing when walking at night.

Motorist Responsibilities
* Be alert for pedestrians at all times.
* Always yield to pedestrians in crosswalks (marked or unmarked). It's the law!
* Obey the speed limit.
* Do not park in or blocking crosswalks.
* Keep your windshield clean to increase visibility

Speed Kills!
Speeding is the greatest danger to pedestrians in New Jersey and across the country. If we slow down and obey the speed limit, everyone wins.

-WHAT DOES SPEED DO?
* It reduces reaction time and increases the chance of a crash.
* It increases stopping distance and impairs your ability to correctly judge distances.
* It increases the force of a crash and increases the likelihood of death.
* A 20 MPH crash will kill the pedestrian 5% of the time
* A 40 MPH crash will kill the pedestrian 85% of the time.