History

  • The Passaic Police Department was established between 1870 and 1871
  • In 1875, The Police Department found a permanent home on Howe Avenue behind the municipal building, which also housed the Fire Department’s headquarters.
  • In 1923, on the site of the original Number 1 School (northeast corner of William Street and Passaic Street), a new Police Headquarters was erected with much fanfare.
  • In 1980, the current headquarters, in the City hall Municipal Complex, was occupied.

Photos

  1. 1917 Police Department (PDF)
  2. Old Fashioned Police Car in Front of City Building (PDF)

Photos were provided courtesy of Anne Collins.