Police Department

Office Location: Hardyston Township Municipal Building
Chief of Police: Scott Lobban
Hours of Operation – Office: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Emergency Services: 24 hours per day; 365 days per year
Business Telephone: (973) 823-7022
General Email: police@hardyston.com (not monitored 24/7)
Records Dept Email: policerecords@hardyston.com (not monitored 24/7) 

The Police Department, with headquarters in the Municipal building, provides 24-hour police coverage 365 days of the year and is equipped with a modern 911 telecommunications center. All dispatchers are certified as 911 Telecommunicators and Emergency Medical Dispatch personnel.

Our 21 Police Department personnel are fully trained professionals who are sworn to serve and protect the citizens of our community. The Police Department can be reached by dialing 911 for emergencies and 973-823-7022 for non-emergency calls.

MISSION STATEMENT – We, the Hardyston Township Police Department, exist to serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness and compassion. We are committed to the prevention of crime; the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace, order and safety; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; and the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees.

With community service as our foundation, we are driven by goals enhancing the quality of life, investigating problems as well as incidents, seeking solutions and fostering a sense of security in communities and individuals. We nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics.

To fulfill our mission, the Hardyston Township Police Department is dedicated to providing a quality work environment and the development of our members to achieve the highest professional goals possible through effective training and leadership.

Additional Police Information

New Jersey Attorney General Law Enforcement Directives
Directive No. 2018-3

Standard Operating Procedures
SOP for Drug & Alcohol Testing Procedures for Sworn Officers, Applicants & Trainees