Hackensack, New Jersey is a municipality in Bergen County and an inner suburb of New York City, located 12 miles from Midtown Manhattan and 7 miles from the George Washington Bridge. The city is approximately 4.35 square miles and has a population of 45,633. The Hackensack Police Department is comprised of 137 members: 117 sworn and 20 professional staff.

This webpage was updated on 9/27/24.

Focus Areas

Through this engagement, the COPS Office has established the following 6 focus areas in collaboration with Hackensack Police Department. For each focus area, the objectives are to provide a comprehensive assessment and assist in the planning and implementation of sustainable organizational improvements.

Focus Area 1: Data-Driven Policing

Focus Area 2: Employee Wellness, Training, and Professional Development

Focus Area 3: Community Engagement and Problem-Solving Strategies

Focus Area 4: Internal and External Communications

Focus Area 5: Leadership and Organizational Structure

Focus Area 6: Accountability and Oversight Systems

Project Status 

Assessment Underway

Contact Information

Feedback and inquiries on the Hackensack Police Department Organizational Assessment can be submitted via email crioa+hackensack@cna.org. Please use the subject line “Hackensack Police Department OA.”