Clinton Township Police Department
We are pleased to welcome you to our community. It our distinct honor and pleasure to lead the talented men and women of this agency. Together we are committed and enthusiastic to serve and protect our citizens.
Clinton Township Police Department
ORI Number: NJ0100600
The Clinton Township Police Department was established in 1962, in response to the needs of a growing community; a community faced with many new challenges that required the enforcement of state laws, local ordinances, and service to the community. Once established, the Department developed standards of conduct, which have become the core principles of our mission. While the core of these standards remains unchanged, the Department has evolved over the years, having realized our ability to be effective relies heavily on good communication and positive relationships with our community. As a result, we employ the principles of community policing and collaborative problem solving to our evolving community. We continue to strive to embrace new ways to partner with citizens, business owners, schools and other stake-holders, in a continuing effort to improve the quality of life in Clinton Township.
Our recruiting efforts, hiring standards and field training program remain among the most selective in Hunterdon County. This ensures our officers are among the best-trained, highly-educated and motivated police officers in New Jersey. We have created a healthy and desirable work environment for our officers, which in turn produces officers dedicated to making Clinton Township a safe place to live, work and visit.
It is our promise to the citizens of Clinton Township that we, the members of the Clinton Township Police Department, will provide police services to our community at the highest level of professionalism and integrity. We will always strive to strengthen the bond of our police-community partnership.
Respectfully,
Chief Thomas A. DeRosa
Body Worn Camera Program
Body Worn Cameras
As public safety technology evolves, agencies are increasingly thinking outside the box about using new capabilities to maximize resources and keep their staff and community members safe. Communication and situational awareness are essential for effective responses, and advancements in body-worn camera technology are providing more real-time information than ever before.
Whether it’s de-escalating situations through remote specialist guidance, boosting officer safety with a second set of eyes, or enhancing training and real-time feedback, Axon Body 4 equips our organization with the tools needed to make informed decisions and navigate challenges with confidence.
MEDIA RELEASE – January 21, 2026
On 12/16/25, the Clinton Township Police Department arrested two motorists following a road rage incident on Route 31 and Regional Road. An officer responded to a reported motor vehicle crash. Further investigation revealed the male drivers of two motor vehicles were involved in a road rage incident which resulted in a physical altercation. Police charged Daniel J. Roman, 50, of Califon, NJ, and Patricio M. Varela, 52, of Annandale, NJ, with simple assault and disorderly conduct following the incident. Both men were processed and released pending a scheduled court date at the Municipal Court.
The filing of charges is merely one step in the criminal justice process. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-321-0010, going online at www.CrimeStoppersHunterdon.com, or through the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app. All tips are anonymous and kept confidential.
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MEDIA RELEASE – January 21, 2026
A 44-year-old Clinton Township female was arrested by the Clinton Township Police Department after filing a false police report on 1/4/26. Police responding to an anonymous allegation of child abuse by residents of a local motel determined that the report was fabricated by another resident. The accuser was placed under arrest and transported to Headquarters for processing, where she provided the officer with false pedigree information. Her true identify was revealed to be Nicole L. Zizzamia, and an inquiry revealed she had an NCIC warrant out of Sussex County, and a $1,000 ACS warrant out of Hackensack, NJ.
Ms. Zizzamia was charged with filing a fictional report to a law enforcement officer, two counts of contempt of court, and hindering prosecution. She was provided with a copy of her charges and was transported to the Hunterdon County Jail.
The filing of charges is merely one step in the criminal justice process. A defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-321-0010, going online at www.CrimeStoppersHunterdon.com, or through the free “P3 Tips” smartphone app. All tips are anonymous and kept confidential.
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K9 Tapko joined Sgt. Latif and Sgt. Tiger for a day of classroom instruction at North Hunterdon High School teaching our students about the dangers of intoxicated driving. Somehow Tapko worked fetch and a few rounds of tug into the lecture.
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Throw back to a warmer day when Uzza and Ptl. Dickson had some fun with the kids and counselors at Raven Rock Summer ProgramsClinton TWP NJ K9 Unit Thanks to Uza the police dog for coming to our programs and showing the kids an amazing demonstration of what she does for work!🐶
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We LOVE having you join us! Every year the kids ask when you will be visiting us!
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