The Northfield Police Department was created by municipal ordinance in 1925 in accordance with New Jersey State Law. At its inception the department consisted of two officers, and when they were unavailable police duties were performed by the New Jersey State Police. Over the decades that have since passed, the Northfield Police Department has expanded to provide full-time law enforcement services to the community. The department consists of sworn police officers, clerical support personnel, and uniformed adult school crossing guards. The most highly visible component of the department is the Uniformed Patrol Division. On duty 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, they provide proactive law enforcement services for traffic and criminal offenses. The Administrative Division consists of several bureaus, including the Detective Bureau, which is responsible for the investigation of criminal offenses against person and property, the Records Bureau, which maintains all department records, and School Crossing Guards, who provide a safe environment for children to move to and from the Northfield Community School. The Northfield Police Department invites you to visit our new Citizen Services Program Website. The purpose of this site is to provide an additional alternative to citizens for obtaining information or reporting certain types of incidents. The service is free of charge but you must register for an account. If you have questions about the service, contact the Northfield Police Chief at 609-641-2832 X 120.