It’s Fun Day in the 1st Ward!.Join us TODAY from 4–7PM on Clinton Street (North 1st to Garfield Ave) for another great afternoon of community, connection, and fun! .We’ve got food, games, bounce houses, and entertainment lined up — all free and family-friendly. #PPDNextGen

Parking in front of a fire hydrant is illegal, and dangerous. Firefighters may need access at any moment to save lives and property. Blocking it delays their response when every second counts. This vehicle was towed for a reason. #PPDNextGen

It’s a perfect day for Safe Parks, Safe Spaces!. PPD will be out this evening from 4–8PM bringing fun, games, and community connection to our local parks. Stop by, shoot some hoops, and meet the officers working to keep our neighborhoods safe. #PPDNextGen

Recently, Detectives Formentin, Rabboh, Polio, and Adams of the Warrants Squad made several high-impact arrests. For their dedication and outstanding efforts, they have been named the June 2025 Officers of the month. #PPDNextGen

Safe Parks, Safe Spaces is back!. Join PPD every Fri & Sat at Buckley & Tyrone Collins Parks and Sundays at Roberto Clemente Park from 4–8PM. We’re bringing safety, fun & connection to our neighborhoods all summer. #PatersonPD #PPDNextGen

On Goya Gives Day, our Paterson Explorers joined forces with 20+ local groups to help Goya pack and distribute bags of essential food items to residents. We were proud to contribute alongside other community partners. #PPDNextGen #GoyaGives

We’re closing out the season with one last opportunity to connect. Join us on Wednesday, July 10 at 6:00 PM at the Paterson Library Main Branch for our final community listening session. Officer in Charge Murray will be on hand to listen and answer questions. #PPDNextGen

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Community Fun Day!. We’re keeping the momentum going, join us for the next one on Tuesday, July 15th in the 1st Ward on Clinton St from North 1st to Garfield Ave. Let’s keep building stronger bonds, one block at a time. #PPDNextGen

TONIGHT! Join us for the first Community Fun Day of 2025 from 4–7PM on Broadway (between Straight St & Auburn St)!. Bring the kids out for free food, games, a bounce house, and more!. Rain date is tomorrow, July 9—just in case.

June Impact: Community Stabilization Unit.In just one month, our CSU teams made a real difference in Paterson:.3 handguns recovered.22 arrests, including 2 from our Top 10 Most Wanted.61 complaints investigated.17 scooters and dirt bikes seized.#PPDNextGen

Happy Fourth of July from the Paterson Police Department 🇺🇸. Today we celebrate the strength, freedom, and unity that define our nation — and our city. From all of us at PPD, we wish you a safe and meaningful Independence Day.

As we celebrate this Independence Day, the Paterson Police Department wishes everyone a happy and safe holiday! Here are some essential safety tips to help keep our community protected. Let’s celebrate America’s birthday with pride not a trip to the ER or jail. #PPDNextGen

You Ride It, You Lose It. These ATVs and dirt bikes were seized, and they’re not going back. Paterson PD is stepping up enforcement, cracking down hard on prohibited vehicles. This isn’t a warning. It’s what we’re doing. #PPDNextGen

Community Fun Days are BACK!. After a successful launch last summer, we’re excited to bring Community Fun Days back for a second year — bigger, better, and even more fun for the whole family!. Let’s make this summer unforgettable. See you there. #PPDNextGen

Join us for our last community listening session of the season on next Thursday at 6:00 PM at the Paterson Library Main Branch. Officer in Charge Murray will be there to hear directly from you. Let your voice be part of the conversation. #PPDNextGen

2 guns. 879 glassines of heroin. 5 arrests. Paterson’s Nightlife Task Force is getting results — keeping our streets safer, one night at a time. #PPDNextGen

Big day for the Paterson Police Department. 16 officers promoted and 5 new officers officially welcomed at today’s Promotion & Graduation Ceremony. We’re proud of their leadership, dedication, and commitment to keeping Paterson safe. #PPDNextGen

2 Years of Neighborhood Revitalization. The Paterson Police Department is marking two years since the launch of the Neighborhood Revitalization Initiative, bringing focused, community-first policing to key areas like Broadway and around the Main Library. #PPDNextGen

A look back at the proud history of policing in Paterson. From vintage uniforms to historic equipment, the Paterson Museum’s law enforcement exhibit showcases the evolution of service and protection in our city. #PPDNextGen

Join the Conversation. Join the Paterson Police Department for our next Community Listening Session tonight from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM at Dr. Hani Awadallah School (515 Marshall St.). Real change starts with real conversations,. #PPDNextGen