Community Services Bureau

Z72_3540SGT SUBRIZI copy 
Sgt. Dennis Subrizi
973-627-4900 x 365
dsubrizi@denvillepolice.gov

The Community Services Bureau was established to serve as a resource to our community as a way to reduce crime and increase the quality of life for our residents. The Community Services Bureau is responsible for implementing various services and programs to further educate the public in criminal awareness and personal safety. 

The Community Services Bureau is currently under the command of Sergeant Frederick Jackson and reports to the Support Services Division Commander. The Community Services Bureau is further staffed by a full-time Community Policing/L.E.A.D. Officer, two full-time School Resource Officers, and six part-time Class III Special Police Officers who provide security type services to various schools within the Township.. 



L.E.A.D. Program:

A specially trained officer from the Community Services Bureau teaches the Law Enforcement Against Drugs program to children in each of the Township's elementary schools (Riverview School and Lakeview School). To learn more about the L.E.A.D. program, please visit the official L.E.A.D. web site, which can be accessed from the menu on the left side of this page.
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Home Security Surveys:

At your request, a specially trained officer will inspect your home to identify any security shortfalls and offer recommendations that can improve the overall safety and security of your home. This service is conducted free of charge and you may schedule an appointment by contacting the Community Service Bureau.
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Virtual Crime Watch:

With the growing popularity of both home and business security camera systems, the possibility of catching criminal activity and/or those responsible for it on video has become much more likely.  By registering your camera system with the police department, it provides us with additional resources to identify and apprehend those responsible for criminal activity in your neighborhood.  It should be noted that you are simply notifying us that you have a camera system and we are not granted access to your server.  If and when an incident occurs in your neighborhood, you will be contacted and asked to check your own system for any evidence that may assist our investigation.  If anything is found, we simply ask that you contact us and allow us to view the footage and/or provide a copy of the footage to us.  Those residents and businesses choosing to participate in the program will receive a Virtual Crime Watch window decal to place on their home/business.  In addition, warning signs that an area is part of the Virtual Crime Watch program will be erected in those neighborhoods with multiple participating residents/businesses.  Please help us keep your neighborhood safe and register your security camera system by completing this FORM and returning it to Police Headquarters in person or by mail.
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Junior Police Academy:

Each summer, the members of the Community Services Bureau hold a week long Junior Police Academy for residents between the ages of 11 and 14. The children receive presentations from various local, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies as well as participating in a physical fitness program. Please visit our Junior Police Academy page for more information on this program.
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Citizens' Police Academy

This is a ten week program that meets one night a week for residents 18 years old and older.  The purpose of the class is to familiarize our residents with the police department.  Presentations include: Department Organization; Laws of Arrest, Search and Seizure; Use of Force; Patrol Concepts and practical exercises.  Look for announcements as new classes are scheduled.
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Special Needs Registry

All residents who may have any special needs (any developmental disabilities such as Autism, Dementia, Down Syndrome, or any other identified special need such as hearing impairments), as well as non-residents who may work or attend school in Denville, may register with the department.  Their information, as well as any specific manner is which to safely and effectively communicate with them, will be readily available to our officers when responding to a call.  The program is voluntary and all information provided is confidential.  If you wish to register yourself or a loved one in the program, please complete an application and submit it to the Community Services Bureau.
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Bicycle Patrol:

Specially trained and certified officers conduct general police patrol from a specially equipped mountain bike. These patrols are generally targeted at specific areas or used in conjunction with special Township events.
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Child Passenger Safety Program:

Specially trained and certified members of the Police Department will inspect your child's car seat to ensure that it is properly installed and that it has not been recalled due to a safety defect. This service is conducted by appointment only and is free of charge. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Community Service Bureau.  To learn more about this program please visit our Child Passenger Safety Page, which can be accessed from the menu on the left side of this page.
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Nixle Notification System:

In an effort to quickly disseminate public safety information, pertinent information will be sent to all residents who are registered with Nixle.com by text message and/or e-mail. The notifications will include information on recent crimes, upcoming road closures or any other information that may be deemed important. If you would like to learn more about this service, which is free to join, please visit our Nixle Information page. To register with Nixle, please visit Nixle.com.
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Look-Outs:

If you are going to away from home, you can request that an officer make periodic checks on your residence while you are gone. If you are interested in this service, please complete a Look-Out Request form or contact our dispatcher at 973-627-4900 ext. 9.
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Coffee with a Cop:

Come have coffee, tea or your particular drink of choice with members of the Police Department at various local coffee shops. There is no agenda and there will be no speeches.  It's just an opportunity for you to voice your concerns, ask us questions or just get to know us.

Event dates and locations will be posted to the web site's homepage and will also be released via our Twitter and Facebook pages, as well as sent out via our Nixle e-mail list.  We look forward to seeing you at our next event! 
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Speaking Engagements:

The members of the Community Services Bureau are available to speak to community groups on various different topics. Examples of past topics include home security, senior citizen safety and motor vehicle passenger safety. If you would like to request an officer to speak with your group, please contact the: Community Service Bureau.
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Prescription Drug/Medication Disposal:

The Denville Police Department participates in a prescription drug disposal program.  You can dispose of the following items by dropping them into the green Med Return Collection Unit that is located in the police lobby, directly across from the dispatcher's window: prescriptions, prescription patches, prescription medications, over the counter medications, vitamins, samples and medications for pets.  These items will be disposed of according to safety and environmental standards.

However, we can not accept the following: hydrogen peroxide, inhalers, aerosol cans, ointments, lotions, liquids, needles(sharps), thermometers and medication from businesses or clinics (samples).  You must make other arrangements for the destruction/disposal of these items.


The programs listed above do not represent all of the programs offered by the Community Services Bureau. Remember, the Community Services Bureau is here to assist you in whatever way possible. If you have any questions or comments, please call us at 973- 627-4900 ext. 3. We look forward to hearing from you!
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