New Providence Police Moves to 1 Academy St. During Construction
Maria Torres · Union County Life
The New Providence Police Department has relocated its operations to 1 Academy Street, the former Borough Hall building, while construction of the Borough's new Police Department facility is underway.
The temporary address will serve as the Department's home until the new headquarters is completed. Residents who need to visit the Police Department in person should use the Academy Street entrance at 1 Academy Street.
Emergency callers should continue to dial 9-1-1. For non-emergency matters, the number remains (908) 665-1111.
The Borough states the temporary location allows officers and staff to continue serving the community without interruption throughout the construction period.
The new Police Department headquarters is anticipated to be completed and occupied in the fall of 2028.
Additional information about the construction project and any changes to public access or Police Department services will be provided as the project progresses. The Borough has acknowledged the cooperation and patience of residents, businesses, and Police Department personnel throughout the construction and transition.
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FAQ SECTION
Q: Where is the New Providence Police Department now located?
A: The Police Department has relocated to 1 Academy Street, the former Borough Hall building.
Q: Why did the Police Department move?
A: The move is temporary while the Borough constructs a new Police Department headquarters facility.
Q: When does the new Police Department headquarters open?
A: The new headquarters is anticipated to be completed and occupied in the fall of 2028.
Q: How long will the Police Department be at 1 Academy Street?
A: The temporary location will serve as the Department's home until the new headquarters is completed in fall 2028.
Q: How do I visit the Police Department in person?
A: Residents can visit at 1 Academy Street and use the Academy Street entrance.
Q: How do I report an emergency?
A: Continue to dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. This number has not changed.
Q: How do I reach the Police Department for non-emergency matters?
A: For non-emergency matters, call (908) 665-1111. This number remains the same.
Q: Will Police Department services continue during construction?
A: Yes. The temporary location at 1 Academy Street allows officers and staff to continue serving the community without interruption throughout the construction period.
Q: What is the former Borough Hall?
A: It is the building now serving as the temporary Police Department location at 1 Academy Street.
Q: Will there be any changes to public access or services?
A: Additional information about the construction project and any changes to public access or Police Department services will be provided as the project progresses.
Q: What happened to Borough Hall functions?
A: The source material does not specify where other Borough Hall functions have relocated.
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