Location
POLICE HEADQUARTERS: 166 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Contact
FOR A POLICE, FIRE, OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY DIAL: 911
NON-EMERGENCY: 908-766-0037 or 0038
Fax: 908-766-0917
General Email: police@bernardsvillepd.org
Staff
John D. Remian, Chief of Police
Daniel A. Buttel, Captain
Jeff P. Melitski, Operations Lieutenant
Michael A. Paradiso, Patrol Lieutenant
For live information, please visit our Bernardsville PD Facebook Page!
Mission Statement
The Bernardsville Police Department, in partnership with the community, will strive to protect and improve the quality of life in Bernardsville; providing leadership through open communication, fair and dignified service, unbiased proactive law enforcement, and interactive problem solving.
Chief's Message
It is a distinct honor for me to serve the Borough of Bernardsville as your police chief. In a time where a negative perception of law enforcement blankets the country at the click of mouse, it is even more important to my department to recommit to our mission of partnering with our community. My role in realizing this mission is to serve as a leader that exemplifies the moral principles and professional excellence I swore to uphold when I joined the force almost 30 years ago.
It is equally important that my department protects the residents of this borough in a way that reflects courtesy, civility, and respect. For the Bernardsville Police Department, preserving the rights and freedoms of all residents is not merely a lofty concept, it is an organizational mandate. For this reason, I am committed to leading by example and to holding my staff, and myself, accountable to a standard of selfless service to our community.
I thank you for allowing me to assume the responsibility of leading the great men and women who make up the Bernardsville Police Department. It is a privilege in which I take great pride, and I look forward to many more years of service to the Borough of Bernardsville, my team, and most importantly the people who make this borough great. I know with unwavering certainty that together we can achieve the tenets of our mission – to protect and serve Bernardsville in excellence.
In Service,
John D. Remian
Bernardsville Alerts:
Auto Theft Prevention Info:
Please see below for new information regarding motor vehicle thefts, specifically involving Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
NEW PRESS RELEASE:
See the Somerset County Prosecutor Office's new Press Release.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The Bernardsville Police Department is now accepting applications for Crossing Guard and Part-Time Dispatcher positions. Please visit the Information Tab and select Employment for more information.
Somerset County Hazard Plan:
Bernardsville and Somerset County have assembled a team to update our hazard mitigation plan which addresses hazards that impact our county and municipality. Please help us plan for future disasters by completing this survey regarding hazards in Bernardsville. This survey is designed to gather information from around Somerset County to help us better coordinate activities and reduce the risk of injury or property damage. These questions are for information-gathering only and do not necessarily reflect any intent or future priorities of any governing body. This information will be shared with municipal, state, federal, and county entities for planning purposes only.
Please help us be more resilient to future disasters by completing this survey.
As you may know, there is a nationwide trend impacting New Jersey in recent months, in which thieves are targeting Hyundai and Kia vehicles due to a viral social media challenge. The challenge provides step-by-step instructions for wrongdoers looking to capitalize on the vehicles' anti-theft vulnerabilities, specifically, Hyundais and Kias lacking push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices. Approximately 540,000 Hyundais and Kias are currently registered in New Jersey, and approximately 143,000 are affected by security weaknesses.
In response to this outrageous trend, the Office of the Attorney General launched a public awareness initiative to address the growing concern regarding Hyundai and Kia auto theft in our communities. As part of this effort, we have created impactful videos and compelling social media graphics to alert the public and provide helpful information to those affected New Jersey residents who own Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
The video attached outlines the inherent risks associated with this trend and urges eligible vehicle owners to promptly contact Hyundai and Kia to better protect themselves.
Additional information can be found at the NJOAG Website here.
NJOAG: Hyundai & Kia Thefts
Mission Statement
The Bernardsville Police Department, in partnership with the community, will strive to protect and improve the quality of life in Bernardsville; providing leadership through open communication, fair and dignified service, unbiased proactive law enforcement, and interactive problem solving.
Chief's Message
It is a distinct honor for me to serve the Borough of Bernardsville as your police chief. In a time where a negative perception of law enforcement blankets the country at the click of mouse, it is even more important to my department to recommit to our mission of partnering with our community. My role in realizing this mission is to serve as a leader that exemplifies the moral principles and professional excellence I swore to uphold when I joined the force almost 30 years ago.
It is equally important that my department protects the residents of this borough in a way that reflects courtesy, civility, and respect. For the Bernardsville Police Department, preserving the rights and freedoms of all residents is not merely a lofty concept, it is an organizational mandate. For this reason, I am committed to leading by example and to holding my staff, and myself, accountable to a standard of selfless service to our community.
I thank you for allowing me to assume the responsibility of leading the great men and women who make up the Bernardsville Police Department. It is a privilege in which I take great pride, and I look forward to many more years of service to the Borough of Bernardsville, my team, and most importantly the people who make this borough great. I know with unwavering certainty that together we can achieve the tenets of our mission – to protect and serve Bernardsville in excellence.
In Service,
John D. Remian
Location
Police Headquarters
166 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, NJ 07924
Contact
POLICE, FIRE, OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY:
DIAL 9-1-1
DIAL 9-1-1
NON-EMERGENCY: 908-766-0037
908-766-0038
Fax: 908-766-0917
908-766-0038
Fax: 908-766-0917
General Email: police@bernardsvillepd.org
Staff
John D. Remian, Chief of Police
Daniel A. Buttel, Captain
Jeff P. Melitski, Operations Lieutenant
Michael A. Paradiso, Patrol Lieutenant
Daniel A. Buttel, Captain
Jeff P. Melitski, Operations Lieutenant
Michael A. Paradiso, Patrol Lieutenant
For live information, please visit our Facebook!
Bernardsville Alerts:
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The Bernardsville Police Department is now accepting applications for Crossing Guards, Police Records Clerk, and SLEO III position. Please visit the Information Tab and select Employment for more information.
POLICE EXPLORER PROGRAM:
The Bernardsville Police Department is interested in starting a Police Explorer Program. It will be open to anyone from the ages of 14 through 20 that has an interest in a Law Enforcement career. The Explorer Post would provide educational training programs for young adults on the purpose, mission, and objectives of law enforcement. The program provides career orientation experiences, leadership opportunities and community service activities. The primary goals of the program are to help young adults choose a career path within law enforcement and to challenge them to become responsible citizens of their communities and the nation.
Those accepted to the program would meet about once a month, depending on the officer’s schedules and availability. When the Post meets they will do anything from some classroom training to simulated motor vehicle stops. When holidays approach, the Police Explorer Post is also utilized for traffic control and crowd safety.
Those accepted to the program would meet about once a month, depending on the officer’s schedules and availability. When the Post meets they will do anything from some classroom training to simulated motor vehicle stops. When holidays approach, the Police Explorer Post is also utilized for traffic control and crowd safety.
Anyone interested in becoming a Police Explorer should email Chief John Remian at jremian@bernardsvillepd.org
Auto Theft Prevention Information:
As you may know, there is a nationwide trend impacting New Jersey in recent months, in which thieves are targeting Hyundai and Kia vehicles due to a viral social media challenge. The challenge provides step-by-step instructions for wrongdoers looking to capitalize on the vehicles' anti-theft vulnerabilities, specifically, Hyundais and Kias lacking push-button ignitions and immobilizing anti-theft devices. Approximately 540,000 Hyundais and Kias are currently registered in New Jersey, and approximately 143,000 are affected by security weaknesses.
In response to this outrageous trend, the Office of the Attorney General launched a public awareness initiative to address the growing concern regarding Hyundai and Kia auto theft in our communities. As part of this effort, we have created impactful videos and compelling social media graphics to alert the public and provide helpful information to those affected New Jersey residents who own Hyundai and Kia vehicles.
The video attached outlines the inherent risks associated with this trend and urges eligible vehicle owners to promptly contact Hyundai and Kia to better protect themselves.
Additional information can be found at the NJOAG Website here.
NJOAG: Hyundai & Kia Thefts
