Perth Amboy Police Department

The Perth Amboy Police Department has established a table of organization; 135 full time Uniformed Officers are supported by 11 Special Class I and 3 Special Class II part time Police Officers, 23 volunteer Auxiliary Police Officers, civilian 911 dispatchers, civilian report takers, along with a complement of non-uniformed civilian support personnel, including a Domestic Violence Response Team, Police Chaplain Corps, and a Community Emergency Response Team. A total of 250 personnel makeup our family, providing superior service and utilizing the best practice in law enforcement.

A Police Director and Deputy Chief lead the department in its entirety. In addition to the usual protective services provided to the community, the department also maintains a full Investigative Division which includes an ID Bureau, Special Investigation Bureau, Juvenile Aid Bureau and a Community Service Unit. The department operates a centralized 911 Dispatch Communication Center for all emergency services within the city and is housed within the Public Safety Complex.