"To promote public safety, to prevent, suppress and investigate crime, to provide emergency and non emergency services, to create and maintain strong community partnerships, to adapt a multidisciplinary approach to solving community problems, and to develop and promote a diverse professional workforce".

About the Department – The Harding Township Police Department was so named in 1936. Currently the department is divided into Patrol, Investigations, Community Services, and Administration.  Members of H.T.P.D. take great pride in protecting the citizens of Harding Township.

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Harding Township Police Department Incident Reports can be found  here.

The Harding Township Police Department has joined a Community Information Service designed to deliver important and timely information to residents in our area by web, e-mail, and/or SMS text message (cell phone).  This service is created and operated by Nixle LLC. To make effective use of this system, you must register at www.nixle.com.  When you successfully "Sign up now", will be able to see messages posted by the Harding Township Police Department at the "Home" tab.

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Police Department Frequently Asked Questions

• What number should I dial for the police department if it is not an emergency ?
  Dial (973) 455-0500. Examples of non emergency situations include parking problems, noise complaints, solicitors, abandoned vehicles, after hour animal control problems etc. If you have an emergency dial 9-1-1.
• How do I obtain a police report?
  Police reports are available for a fee at the police department lobby Monday through Friday 8:30 am until 4:30 pm..
• When can I get fingerprints done?
  Fingerprinting services are available Monday through Friday 8:30 until 4:30 pm.  No appointment is necessary however, residents are encourage to call (973) 455-0500 to reserve a time that an officer will be available to assist you.
• What is required to obtain a handicapped parking permit?
  Handicapped parking permits (placards) are available for those who are either temporarily or permanently handicapped.  State statute says that the police department is the only issuing agency for temporary placards.  The permit is good for six months and may be renewed one time for an additional period of six months.  You must obtain the permit in person from the police department and meet all of the requirements.
• How do I make an appointment to have a child safety seat checked?
  Just call (973) 455-0500 and leave your name and phone number.  A Certified Child Safety Seat Technician will return your call.
• Does the department offer free gun locks?
  Yes, in partnership with Project ChildSafe we distribute free firearm safety kits to registered owners of firearms.  They fit most types of handguns, rifles, and shotguns.  Stop by police headquarters to obtain a safety gun lock.

Links

• Firearms information: www.njsp.org/about/firearms.html
• Missing Children: www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PublicHomeServlet?LanguageCountry=en
• Homeland Security: www.njhomelandsecurity.gov
• Weather Alerts: www.nws.noaa.gov
• Morris County Traffic Reports: www.co.morris.nj.us.transportation.html
• Public Records Information: www.njslom.org/accpub.html
• Safe Kids: www.safekids.com
• Domestic Violence: www.morrisnjpros.org
• Amber Alert: www.njsp.org/amber
• Morris County Emergency Management: www.morrisoem.org
• New Jersey Emergency Management: www.state.nj.us/njoem
• Federal Emergency Management: www.fema.gov

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