The City Of Hackensack

Menu

Emergency Service Unit

Menu

The Hackensack Police Department Patrol Division includes officers with advanced training assigned to specialized support roles, such as the Drone Unit and the Emergency Service Unit (ESU). These officers are equipped with specialized gear and capabilities to support a broad range of operations across the city.

Members of these teams undergo continuous, rigorous training and are often cross-trained in multiple disciplines to remain prepared for complex and high-risk situations. They are called upon to respond to incidents including, but not limited to, barricaded individuals, emotionally disturbed persons, water rescues, searches for missing persons or suspects, execution of search warrants, public disorder incidents, and major disasters.

The Emergency Service Unit plays a key role in enhancing community safety through proactive security checks of both soft and hard targets. ESU also delivers “Run, Hide, Fight” active threat response training to local organizations, providing them with critical tools to protect themselves in emergencies.

Additionally, many officers assigned to ESU also serve on regional specialized teams such as the Regional SWAT Team, Rapid Deployment Force, and Rapid Deployment Team, further strengthening the department’s ability to respond to a wide range of public safety challenges.

Emergency Service Unit:
The Emergency Service Unit responds swiftly and professionally to a wide range of high-risk and specialized calls for service. These include crimes in progress, active shooter or active threat incidents, acts of terrorism, barricaded subjects, emotionally disturbed individuals, hazardous materials situations, hostage scenarios, and technical rescues. ESU also conducts dismounted patrols at schools, shopping centers, and other soft targets to enhance visibility and safety. In addition to these response capabilities, the unit supports preplanned operations such as high-risk arrests, search warrant executions, dignitary protection, and a variety of specialized assignments.

 
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Deployment:
Our Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) initiative employs skilled pilots to deploy cutting-edge drones, providing strategic and tactical insights into ongoing critical events. This technology is designed to enhance situational awareness, reduce injuries or fatalities, and facilitate the more efficient handling of diverse public safety and law enforcement situations. The UAS plays a vital role in advancing our capabilities, ensuring a swift and effective response to emerging challenges.
 
FEMA National Preparedness
At our core, we are dedicated to upholding the five fundamental goals outlined by FEMA. Prevention remains paramount as we actively work to prevent, avoid, or halt any imminent, threatened, or actual acts of terrorism. Our commitment to protection extends to safeguarding all citizens, residents, visitors, and assets, ensuring that our way of life thrives amidst the greatest threats and hazards. Mitigation efforts are aimed at minimizing the loss of life and property, thus mitigating the impact of future disasters. In times of crisis, our rapid response is geared towards saving lives, protecting property, and preserving the environment. Finally, our dedication to recovery underscores our focus on the timely restoration, strengthening, and revitalization of infrastructure, housing, and the economy, alongside nurturing the social, cultural, and environmental well-being of affected communities.
Contact Information
  • Lt. John Knapp