Police Department

The Rutherford Police Department has committed itself to the protection of constitutional and civil rights of all men and women. In doing so, we have established a set of core values to include integrity, professionalism, dedication, and accountability. We will continually strive to achieve excellence in all we do.

Our priorities shall include the protection of life, liberty, and property to ensure all Borough residents and visitors experience a quality of life second to none. We shall stress the importance of partnerships among those in our community to assist us in allocating our resources in an effective and efficient manner.

As law enforcement officers, members of the Rutherford Police Department have sworn to uphold our laws with paramount diligence to the equality of all of those we encounter. We shall be courageous, ethical, and respectful in your time of need.