Hudson County Sheriff's Office

Patrol Bureau

Commanded by Captain Anthony DeGennaro, the Patrol Bureau is responsible for the enforcement of all local, county, and state laws involving criminal offenses. They also perform many service functions ranging from investigating traffic accidents to numerous types of public assist requests from citizens.

Utilizing a Pittman schedule, which provides 24-hour coverage, the Patrol Bureau is directly responsible for the day-to-day delivery of law enforcement services to all Hudson County parks, roads, and county-owned facility site locations.

The Patrol Bureau has always been dedicated to maintaining a safe and crime-free environment for the citizens of Hudson County. Most patrol cars are equipped with Mobile Data Terminals (MDT). These are in-vehicle computers that allow the patrol officer to get an almost instant look-up of license plates and driver information, which can prove invaluable during traffic stops. It also allows access to State and Federal data systems for criminal wants and warrants.

The Patrol Bureau additionally consists of the Traffic Safety/Crash Investigation Unit, Motorcycle Unit, Bike Patrol Unit, Transportation Unit, and the Canine (K9) Unit.

Court Bureau

Commanded by Captain Patrick Schifano, the Court Bureau serves Hudson County's main courthouse, as well as satellite courthouses, State & County Probation, and Support Enforcement Division.

The Court Bureau is responsible for the day-to-day security and operations of the Hudson County Superior Court. Officers assigned to judicial functions perform these services while maintaining a secure and professional profile. In addition to security functions, these officers ensure that parties to actions, lawyers and witnesses are present when the court is in session. A major function of the court officers is the secure transportation of prisoners to and from the courts.

The Hudson County Sheriff’s Office also maintains a security guard division to assist with security screening at the entrances to the main judicial complex as well as the satellite courthouses.

Internal Affairs Bureau

Commanded by Captain Liane Markowitz, Internal Affairs reports directly to the Sheriff. Its primary function is the receipt, processing and investigation of complaints made against employees of the Hudson County Sheriff's Office. When a complaint is received, every effort is made to ensure a thorough, timely, and fair investigation of the allegation(s) contained in the complaint. The openness of the agency in the acceptance of a complaint is a principle element of professionalism and community responsiveness. All complaints are processed and reviewed by Internal Affairs and submitted to the Sheriff of Hudson County for review and final disposition.

Detective Bureau

Commanded by Lieutenant John Karras, the Detective Bureau serves one of the most critical functions in law enforcement: the investigation of criminal offenses. The detective's main objective is to gather information that will successfully identify, apprehend, and prosecute a criminal offender. The Detective Bureau works closely with the Patrol Division and also collaborates with outside agencies to complete their objective.

Along with the investigative component, the Detective Bureau is responsible for the service of arrest warrants issued by the courts. Warrant service is accomplished regardless of the originating court’s jurisdiction.

The Detective Bureau is also responsible for extradition of felons arrested in other states.

Bureau of Criminal Identification

Commanded by Sergeant Edwin Gonzalez, the primary function of the Bureau of Criminal Identification is the positive identification of suspects, defendants, and inmates. BCI provides a professional service to all law enforcement agencies within Hudson County, the State of New Jersey, and both out-of-state and federal agencies.

BCI's functions are diverse; it is responsible for maintaining all criminal records within the county as well as acting as the agency's crime scene unit. BCI's personnel and expertise are utilized for background checks and criminal investigations.

Operating as a satellite AFIS facility for the FBI and New Jersey State Police, BCI detectives are able to analyze, compare, evaluate, and verify fingerprint submissions utilizing the latest technology, leading to suspect identifications. BCI is also able to collect DNA and other trace evidence at crime scenes.

Civil Division

Reporting to Lieutenant Annette Rolon, the Civil Division carries out the Sheriff's statutory responsibility for the service of process and execution of writs. These judicial process documents originate from the courts, governmental agencies and private attorneys in New Jersey and throughout the United States and include:

Summonses, complaints and subpoenas

9-1-1 Call Center

Operated by the Sheriff's Office, the 9-1-1 Call Center is the direct link between citizens and the county’s emergency responders. The dispatchers screen and handle all calls for service, and provide support for all field operations. Dispatchers must be able to field hundreds of incoming calls, determine the best course of action, and forward that information to the appropriate resource. The Hudson County Sheriff's Office provides 9-1-1 intake and dispatch services for all unincorporated areas of Hudson County, 12 law enforcement municipalities, 7 fire/rescue municipalities, and numerous special patrol areas.

Project Lifesaver

Coordinated by Detectives Tori Carter and William Medina, Project Lifesaver is a special resource available to residents of Hudson County, which is home to thousands who have Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, Mental Dysfunction Disorders and many youngsters with Down’s Syndrome or Autism. More than half with these ailments will wander at one time or another. Those who become lost will require an urgent, well trained response. If not found quickly, they are at high risk of serious injury or even death.

Participants of Project Lifesaver are given special wristbands with transmitters that emit silent signals picked up only by unique receivers & directional antennas. In the event a participant wanders off and the Sheriff’s Department is notified, the Search-and-Rescue team is deployed utilizing Project Lifesaver's specialized tracking equipment to locate the missing person.

Sheriff's personnel are uniquely trained to make your loved one feel at ease for a safe return home.

The average time to locate a missing participant is 20-30 minutes from time of deployment.

Division of Weights & Measures

The Division of Weights & Measures is a local enforcement agency. Our inspectors use highly accurate equipment to inspect scales, meters, scanning equipment, and packaged products. They inspect a wide range of businesses including supermarkets, gasoline stations, packing plants, and lumber yards. For more information, call (201)369-4323.

Hudson County Weights & Measures officials work to keep the marketplace honest by using highly accurate equipment to inspect scales, meters, scanning equipment, gasoline station pumps and lumber yards throughout the state. Weighing or measuring devices are not permitted to be used for commercial purposes unless they are registered with the Office of Weights and Measures. Because of the inspections and investigations conducted by the men and women of Weights and Measures, New Jersey consumers can have confidence when shopping. However, consumers should also pay attention when making purchases. Small, seemingly insignificant errors can add up.