Tuesday, May 28, 2013
The presentation focuses on dealing with stressful situations.
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Tuesday, May 28
Hillsdale and River Vale Police are planning to present a “Safe Banks – Safe Businesses” program discussing a variety of critical scenarios, from medical emergencies to robberies, based upon the industry’s best practices and latest standards. The event will take place Wednesday, June 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the River Vale Country Club, located at 660 Rivervale Road in River Vale. Human nature can often prevent us from thinking clearly during stressful moments. The best way to combat panic and emphasize positive concepts for dealing with emergencies is to formulate responses for these incidents ahead of time. This program offers bank employees a vivid PowerPoint presentation and open discussion about many of the situations that can impact a…
Monday, May 13, 2013
@HillsdalePDNJ broadcasts a variety of useful info for borough residents.
The Hillsdale Police Department has one of the most-followed Twitter accounts among similarly-sized agencies across the country. The account, @HillsdalePDNJ, is ranked sixth in the country among law enforcement agencies with between 16 and 25 sworn officers, according to the International Association of Chiefs of Police's Center For Social Media. Running the account is a collaborative effort headed by Police Officers Adam Hampton and William Diedtrich, according to Police Chief Chip Stalter. As of publication, the account had 1,246 followers. Hillsdale Police were an early adopter of Twitter, having joined in 2009. They post a variety of information on the feed, including alerts for bad weather and traffic, general safety tips and info …
Monday, March 11, 2013
Hillsdale Police Sgt. Sean Smith will present his book at the Hillsdale Library Tuesday and March 29.
Less than a century ago, Hillsdale was a town with shootings, arsons and bank robberies. That history has now been preserved in a new book by Hillsdale Police Sgt. Sean Smith. The book, The History of the Hillsdale Police Department 1898-1979 features historic photos, newspaper articles and other accounts of goings-on in the borough. The book includes stories — taken from the pages of the Hillsdale Herald, Record and other newspapers — about a police chief being chased off the road by gunmen, raids on restaurants serving liquor during the prohibition era and other historic fires and floods. Smith will be speaking about the book at the Hillsdale Library March 12 and March 19 at 7 p.m. An exhibit will also be on display through the end of …
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Alex Kaplan was recently hired as Hillsdale's newest police officer.
The Hillsdale Police Department's newest patrolman, Alex Kaplan, took his oath of office Tuesday. Kaplan is a Hillsdale resident who graduated from Pascack Valley High School and was remembered by officials as a regular visitor to the Police Department and Fire Department during his childhood. Professionally, he has worked as a per diem dispatcher for Hillsdale and Westwood, volunteered with the Essex County Sheriff's Department and is a member of the Tri-Boro Ambulance Corps, Westwood Fire Department and Woodcliff Lake Fire Department. Kaplan fills the position left by Ramon Cruz, who left for a job with the Bergenfield Police Department. Police Chief Chip Stalter previously said he hopes to have Kaplan out working solo by the end of the …
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
Kaplan is a Hillsdale resident who volunteers with several emergency response groups.
The Hillsdale Police Department recently hired a new officer to replace one who left. After former Hillsdale Patrolman Ramon Cruz left for a job in Bergenfield, the department hired Alex Kaplan, according to Police Chief Chip Stalter. Kaplan started training with the department Monday. Kaplan, a Hillsdale resident, has volunteered with the Essex County Sheriff's Department and is also a firefighter and member of the Tri-Boro Ambulance Corps. "I think he's going to be a big asset to the borough," Stalter said. Stalter said he hopes Kaplan will be out solo by the new year. Ryan Norton, another recent hire, has started working solo, Stalter said. The department also recently hired a new per diem dispatcher. Have a question or news tip? …
Monday, November 12, 2012
Two officers will take oaths of office and another will resign at the Hillsdale Council meeting this week.
Hillsdale will officially make some changes to police personnel during the borough council's meeting this week. Two officers — Sean Smith and Ryan Norton — are scheduled to take their oaths of office during the meeting. Smith has been with the department for about 15 years and was recently promoted to sergeant. Norton was recently hired as a new officer. The council is also scheduled to officially receive the resignation of Ramon Cruz, who left for a job with the Bergenfield Police Department. Hillsdale Police Chief Chip Stalter previously told Patch that the borough may give a conditional offer of employment to their secon candidate from the interviews that led to Norton being hired. The Hillsdale Council meets at 7:30 p.m. Monday in …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Police Officer Sean Smith is set to become the borough's newest sergeant.
Hillsdale has decided to promote Police Officer Sean Smith as the borough's newest sergeant, according to Police Chief Chip Stalter. Smith has been with the Hillsdale Police Department for about 15 years and serves as the D.A.R.E. officer and coordinator with schools, according to Stalter. Stalter said that almost all of the borough's officers applied for the promotion, and all were good candidates for the position. "We could have promoted any of them, but we saw Sean as the best fit for our current needs," Stalter said. Hillsdale normally has four sergeants, but was short one since the retirement of John Scordato. One sergeant supervises each shift. There has been some turnover in the department this year. In addition to Scordato's …
Friday, October 5, 2012
Ryan Norton starts as the borough's newest police officer Monday.
The Hillsdale Police Department recently hired Ryan Norton as its newest officer, according to Police Chief Chip Stalter. Norton starts Monday. Norton, a graduate of William Paterson University, comes to Hillsdale from Montclair State University's campus police force, and was previously a Passaic County Sheriff's investigator. Stalter told Patch that Norton stood out because he has a record of productivity and also wants to be involved with schools and the community. "He seemed to be the best fit for our department," Stalter said. Norton will be filing the space left by Jeff Angermeyer, who left the borough for a job with the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. Stalter previously said the new officer would likely save between $50,000 and $…
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Hillsdale is looking for a new police officer.
Friday at 4 p.m. is the deadline for any interested candidates to apply for a police officer position with the Hillsdale Police Department. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to Police Chief Chip Stalter before that time to be considered. The borough is searching for an officer who is either certified by the New Jersey Police Training Commission or certified as a Special Law Enforcement Officer Class Two. The Hillsdale Council voted to search for a new officer at their last meeting because several officers have recently left for retirement or other positions. Recently, Jeff Angermeyer left the department for a job with the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. Mayor Max Arnowitz previously said he hoped to have the new officer…
Friday, July 13, 2012
Mayor Max Arnowitz said he hoped to have a new officer working by September.
Hillsdale officials hope to have a new police officer by the end of the summer. The borough council voted to let Police Chief Chip Stalter begin searching for a new candidate to replace Jeff Angermeyer, who will be leaving to take a job with the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office. "With Jeff leaving, we are down four patrolmen, and that's not acceptable," Mayor Max Arnowitz said, referring to some recent retirements from the department. Arnowitz said he would like to have a candidate for the council's August meeting and then have the new officer "on the street" by September. Stalter said he would advertise for police officers already certified by the New Jersey Police Training Commission so the candidate will not need much training to get …
Barry Black
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