Chief's Corner

Chief of Police Anthony Jannicelli

2001 - Present

Welcome to the Woodcliff Lake Police Department web site. 2004 was the 50^th anniversary of our agency. I have attempted to preserve the best from the past, as well as continuing to be on the cutting edge of training, equipment, and personnel. We are committed to providing the highest quality of service to those who live and work in Woodcliff Lake. We have continued to build on our programs, established over many years of dedicated commitment, in order to provide a pro-active approach to law enforcement. We have established our Community Policing Sector Program, which has been given both media and national attention, being published in the IACP Police Chief magazine. Residents and businesses have officers assigned to their neighborhood and business. Please reach out to your sector officer for any “non-emergency” needs or questions. As you go through this web site, you will be introduced to the many areas, services and programs that your Police Department has to offer you. I will be including and updating information here, that I submit to the Borough News Letter.

Thank you, Chief Anthony Jannicelli, Woodcliff Lake Police Department.

Woodcliff Lake Police Department: Spring 2008 News Letter

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Hand Held Cell Phones- Effective March 1, 2008- Under title 39:4-97.3, police now have the ability to stop a violator for driving a vehicle, while using a hand held cell phone. Under the new law, this is a “Primary Offence”.

“Hands Free” cell phones are allowed, but may still be a distraction to the driver and should be limited in use.

Bicycle Helmet Use- Anyone under the age of 17 must wear a helmet when riding or using any type of bicycle, roller skates, skateboard, or scooter. It is recommended that all riders, regardless of age, utilize a bicycle helmet for these activities.

Click it or Ticket/You Drink and Drive, You Lose: This agency actively participates in these National Highway Safety Campaigns.

Full Stop or Traffic Stop. A reminder to all drivers. You must make a FULL STOP at stop signs, yield to traffic, and then proceed.

Central Dispatch- On February 1, 2008, Tri-Boro Dispatch has turned over the reins to Central Dispatch in Ridgewood NJ. Anyone calling the Woodcliff Lake Police via 9-1-1 or 201-391-8222, will be dispatched by North West Central Dispatch Center.

Underage Drinking: This is a reminder to both students and parents regarding underage drinking. If you are under 21 years of age, you cannot possess or consume alcohol. Woodcliff Lake, as well as a majority of the municipalities in Bergen County, has adopted a Local Ordinance regulating the consumption and possession of alcohol by those under 21 on private property. This is in addition to many laws under the criminal code, as well as the motor vehicle code for the consumption and possession of drugs and alcohol. Some of these laws are listed as follows: (a more detailed description of these laws are listed on our web site at www.wclpd.com located in the “Under Age Drinking” box on the left side of the home page.

It has come to my attention, as a result of our enforcement of the underage drinking laws, that some parents are instructing their children to “run away” if the police “raid” a drinking party. This is poor advice. Those remaining at the scene could face a Borough Ordinance charge. Those who flee can face additional criminal charges, as well as endangering both the fleeing child and the pursuing officer. Parents should advise their children not to attend these parties, if they do not want to get into trouble, rather than to flee.