Richard E. Tobias
Chief of Police

Daniel F. Petrucelli
Lieutenant

Scott A. Paterson
Lieutenant

Jeffrey S. Nixon
Sergeant

Peter M. Koenig
Sergeant

Robert A. Boyer
Sergeant

Ronald J. Vilardi
Investigator

Kevin F. Gaynor
Senior Patrolman

James E. Fenn, III
Senior Patrolman

Anthony E. Ciambrone
Senior Patrolman

Donald E. Schneider
Senior Patrolman

Christopher J. York
Senior Patrolman

Christopher J. Isherwood
Senior Patrolman

Daniel J. Campanella
Patrolman

Bryan P. Dougherty
Patrolman

Richard M. Torres
Patrolman

Damien F. Brennan
Patrolman

When dialing 911 or (732) 842-0500 to report an emergency, please stay on the line until the dispatcher advises you to hang up. The dispatcher will need specific information on your emergency to dispatch the appropriate response team and equipment swiftly.

A large percentage of 911 calls are unfounded. False alarms not only endanger the safety of the public and the officer responding to the call, they may also tie up the patrols needed to respond to an actual emergency. Additionally, they are costly to Borough taxpayers, as the Borough is charged for each 911 call.

Chief Richard Tobias' hours are weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and he may be reached at (732) 842-0500. Please feel free to call him during those hours. He is always happy to hear from our long time residents and to have the opportunity to get to know our new ones.

Always lock your doors and windows when your home is not occupied. Secure all valuables in a safety deposit box or keep those valuables safely hidden.  Most often when a burglary occurs, there is no forcible entry. Also, remember to lock all vehicles in your driveway and remove anything that someone would be tempted to take. You can't be too careful.

Our crime prevention officers will be happy to conduct home security surveys at the request of our residents. The survey will inform you of proper lighting in your home, proper type of locks, maintenance of alarm systems, and any area that may be vulnerable to certain crimes. Please contact the Rumson Police Department at (732) 842-0500, and ask to speak with a Crime Prevention Officer.

All residents are urged to notify the Police Department at (732) 842-0500 of any suspicious activity suspicious persons, or suspicious vehicles immediately. Don't wait! Your alertness can assist Police Officers in keeping your neighborhood a safe place to live and will prevent crimes from taking place.

You should never give out personal information over the telephone or on the Internet. No information on family members, schools, workplace, or financial or credit card information should be revealed. It is also strongly recommended that parents monitor their children’s (and teen's) computer activity. Numerous crimes against children begin through introductions on the Internet. Be alert and aware to protect yourselves and your family.

Alarms

All alarm systems must be registered with the Rumson Police Department. Alarm Registration Applications may be picked up at the Rumson Police Headquarters at 51 CenterStreet (off Ridge Road). Also, if you make any changes to your alarm ssystem, please complete a new application and drop it off at headquarters to let us know of these changes.

Confidential Redident Information Forms

Your completion of a Confidential Resident Information Form allows Rumson Police to enter information into the police database. The form provides key information pertinent to your address in case of an emergency. We will have important contacts and an understanding of any special needs that exist right at our fingertips and be able to expedite the specific help that you will need. Forms are available at the Rumson Police Headquarters at 51 Center Street.

CODE RED

Code Red is the new Rumson Emergency Telephone Contact System acquired by the Borough of Rumson in 2008. It replaces the previous Reverse 911 system which Rumson shared with other municipalities, and should have been much more responsive to our residents' needs. All residents whose phone numbers were in the old system have already been entered into the new Code Red database. If you are not already in the system and would like to be contacted with emergency announcements, please come to the Rumson Police Department at 51 Center Street for an application, or use the Residential Update Link on the Code Red information page to enter your information directly into the database. Past notifications have included flooding advisories, scheduled power outages, and traffic notifications.

* All listed Police Department forms will soon be available for printing on this website.