Newsroom 10/3/2023 – New Audit Confirms Pattern of Past Overtime Abuse at Hackensack Police Department
Newsroom – 10/3/2023 New Audit Confirms Pattern of Past Overtime Abuse at Hackensack Police Department City addressing systemic failures with comprehensive reform effort. In keeping with its practice of transparency involving public safety matters, the City of Hackensack is releasing the findings of a newly completed audit into the Hackensack Police Department’s overtime, compensatory time, […]
Newsroom 10/10/2023 – Drone Program to Enhance First Responder Capabilities
Newsroom – 10/10/2023 Drone Program to Enhance First Responder Capabilities The City of Hackensack is proud to announce the implementation of an advanced Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program, colloquially known as drones, to enhance law enforcement and public safety operations. These drones will play a pivotal role in assisting response to calls for service, search […]
Newsroom 9/29/2023 – Hackensack Fire Department Announces Retirement of Chief Thomas Freeman
Newsroom – 9/29/2023 Hackensack Fire Department Announces Retirement of Chief Thomas Freeman Thomas Freeman, a dedicated public servant and the esteemed Fire Chief of the Hackensack Department, has announced his retirement after a remarkable tenure that spanned over four decades. Born in Hackensack in 1962, Chief Freeman’s service to the community began when he was […]
Newsroom 6/13/2023 – Main Street Revitalization Continues
Newsroom – 6/13/2023 Main Street Revitalization Continues With New Residential Developments, Restaurants and Shops Now Open Main Street is continuing to experience a thrilling wave of new investment that is revitalizing the area into a vibrant hub of activity, thanks in large part to successful economic development policies put into place by Mayor John Labrosse, […]
Newsroom 12/6/22
Newsroom – 12/6/2022 City of Hackensack Approved for Five New Firefighters Through Federal SAFER Grant The City of Hackensack has been approved for grant funding to hire five new firefighters through the federal SAFER program, which is designed to help municipalities maintain adequate public safety staffing without overburdening local taxpayers. City officials submitted its revised […]
Newsroom 11/19/22
Newsroom – 11/19/2022 City of Hackensack Applies for Five New Firefighters Through Federal SAFER Grant The City of Hackensack has applied for grant funding to hire five new firefighters through the federal SAFER program, which is designed to help municipalities maintain adequate public safety staffing without overburdening local taxpayers. The city has formally amended its […]
Newsroom 11/1/22
Newsroom – 11/1/2022 City of Hackensack to Pursue Automatic Aid Agreements With Nearby Municipalities After Recommendations From Fire Safety Audit Comprehensive Report Shows That Department’s Current Staffing Level Meets NFPA Standards The City of Hackensack is announcing that it will pursue automatic fire safety aid agreements with nearby municipalities in order to enhance public safety […]
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Annual Holiday Tree lighting Join us on December 4th at 5:30pm for our Annual Tree Lighting Celebration at the Green. The evening will have a special appearance by Santa Claus, delectable refreshments, traditional Victorian carolers, performances by the cast of ‘The Christmas Caper’, and the Hackensack High School Choir. We look forward to initiating the […]