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
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
The Bernardsville Police Department is now accepting applications for Police Officer and Crossing Guard. Please visit the Information Tab and select Employment for more information.
OEM HAZARD CHEMICAL MEETING:
For more information, please visit the OEM page under the Divisions tab.
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
Alert: Bird Flu
E-Bike, Bicycle, & E-Scooter Motor Vehicle & Pedestrian Law
New E-Bike Requirements:
Starting June 26, 2026, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) will begin issuing licenses and registrations for e-bike operators in accordance with P.L.2025, c.285. This act amended various definitions at N.J.S.A. 39:1-1; expanded the categories of bicycles classified as motorized bicycles; and established certain license, registration, and insurance requirements for the operation of low-speed electric bicycles and motorized bicycles in the state.
The term “e-bike” commonly refers to both low-speed electric bicycles and motorized bicycles as defined under N.J.S.A. 39:1-1:
- Low-speed electric bicycle — a pedal assisted bicycle with a helper motor that only provides assistance while pedaling up to 20 mph.
- Motorized bicycle — a pedal assisted bicycle with either:
- An engine under 50 cubic centimeters;
- An electric motor that provides assistance while pedaling or with a throttle up to 28 mph; or
- An electric motor that provides assistance while using a throttle, up to 15 mph.
The operation of an e-bike is prohibited for those under the age of 15. See below for a summary of the license, registration, and insurance requirements for operating low-speed electric bicycles and motorized bicycles pursuant to P.L.2025, c.285.
License Requirements:
To lawfully operate a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized bicycle:
- Operators aged 17 and older must possess a valid driver license (any class)
- Operators aged 15-17, or those without a valid driver license, must possess a valid moped license (class F)
As per N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.3(c)(4), operators of low-speed electric bicycles are exempt from license requirements if they are: (1) operating a rented vehicle from a company contracted with a local government and (2) at least 16 years of age.
Registration Requirements:
All low-speed electric bicycles and motorized bicycles must be registered with the NJMVC for lawful operation. Operators must also possess proof of registration, in paper or electronic form, while operating the vehicle. Upon registration, low-speed electric bicycle and motorized bicycle operators will receive two (2) license plate stickers that shall be placed on both sides of the vehicle’s front fork.
Insurance Requirements:
Operators of low-speed electric bicycles are not required to maintain insurance on the vehicle. Operators of motorized bicycles must maintain insurance on the vehicle and possess proof of insurance while operating the vehicle.