COMMANDER

Lt. James Barrios
201-646-7730

Fax: 201-646-7729

juvenile@hackensackpd.org


www.crime-stoppers.net



www.hackensackschools.org


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The Hackensack Police Youth Academy
The Hackensack Police Youth Academy is a one-week academy held during spring break. The goal of the Police Youth Academy is to give each recruit an idea of the type of training that is required to become a police officer, while allowing Police Officers the ability to bond with the youth of our community. The five-day curriculum includes various presentations from guest law enforcement agencies, field trips, military drill and physical training. The Hackensack Police Youth Academy started in 2001 and has graduated an average of 85 cadets each year. We are looking forward to the start of each class; registration begins in January. For further information contact the Youth Bureau at 201-646-7732.

Gang Awareness
Detectives from the Youth Bureau educates the community by providing power point presentations on gang awareness. By taking a proactive approach the Youth Bureau can deter gangs from attempting to recruit the youth of our community. For further information, contact 201-646-7732.

Juvinile Bureau

     The Hackensack Police Youth Bureau investigates all criminal offenses committed by juveniles under the age of 18, as well as reports of child abuse and neglect. The Youth Bureau works very closely with local school officials to foster a healthy and productive learning environment for the youth attending our schools. Along with investigating all juvenile crimes, the Youth Bureau has also incorporated numerous youth programs.  

     D.A.R.E – Drug Awareness Resistance Education
D.A.R.E. is currently taught to 4th and 6th grade students. This newly revised 10 week course will be taught once a week and is designed to educate students on the dangerous effects of drugs and alcohol abuse. For further information, contact PO Ed Meneses (DARE Officer) 201-646-3977.   Youth Leadership Safety Patrol Program is currently taught to 8th grade students. This program covers numerous topics which include How to be a Role Model, Bullying/Conflict Resolution, Protecting the Environment, Community Emergency Response, Drug Demand Reduction, Internet Safety, Automobile Safety, Bicycle Safety, Pedestrian Safety and Gang Awareness. For further information contact PO Ed Meneses at 201-646-3977  

School Resource Officer Program 
The Hackensack school resource officer program began in 1982 at the Hackensack High School. The police officer assigned to this position has direct contact with high school students, guardians and school officials. The school resource officer patrols the high school complex in an effort to educate, preserve the peace, and protect persons and property within the school community, while enforcing federal, state and local laws. The school resource officer's goal is to provide positive relationship between students, staff and the law enforcement community. For further information contact the Youth Bureau at 201-646-7732.