DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

Under the direction of Director Anthony Ambrose, the Department of Public Safety coordinates Jersey City’s Police Department, Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEM), Parking Enforcement, and Fire Prevention.

As New Jersey's second-largest city, our focus is clear: protecting life, strengthening response, supporting victims, and ensuring residents have reliable information and transparent access to services.

Did you know you are a vital partner in combating crime?  It's true.  Our residents and community members play a direct role in prevention, awareness, and response.   You help keep Jersey City safe by sharing information, submitting anonymous tips, and supporting emergency preparedness efforts.

Thank you for being our partners in protecting the community!


Important Resident Resources
Emergency: Call 911
Police Non-emergency: Call 201-547-5477
Fire Non-emergency: Call 201-547-4255

JERSEY CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE UNIT

The Jersey City Police Department's Domestic Violence Unit is a dedicated team of investigators with specialized resources and training assigned specifically to domestic violence cases. As part of their work, they improve coordination with victims and support services.

Learn more about the Domestic Violence Unit

SUPPORT HOTLINES:

CONFIDENTIAL | 24/7 SUPPORT | COMPASSIONATE HELP

IF YOU ARE IN IMMEDIATE DANGER, CALL 911

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Confidential support for emotional distress, mental health concerns, or thoughts of suicide.
Call or Text 988
http://988lifeline.org/

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINES

WomenRising NJ
24/7 Hudson County Domestic Violence Hotline
201-333-5700
Womenrising.org

New Jersey Domestic Violence
1-800-572-SAFE (7233)
Nj.gov/dcf/women

National Domestic Violence Hotline 24/7
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Text START to 88788
Thehotline.org

SHELTER & ADVOCACY SERVICES

Sarah's Daughters 732-318-4116 51 Crescent Ave., Jersey City, NJ
sarahsdaughtersdva.org
[email protected]

York Street Project
201-451-9838
89 York Street, Jersey City, NJ
yorkstreetproject.org
[email protected]

SEXUAL ASSAULT SUPPORT

NJ SPEAKS - Sexual Violence Support for a Safer New Jersey
1-800-601-7200
Text NJ to 53010
njspeaks.org
Confidential support, advocacy, and resources for survivors of sexual assault.

LEGAL SUPPORT & COURT SERVICES

Jersey City Municipal Prosecutor
Special Victims / Safe Community
201-209-6755
[email protected]

Legal Services of New Jersey
1-888-576-5529

NJ Address Confidentiality Program
1-877-218-9133
njcourts.gov

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

NJ 211
Dial 211
nj211.org

Shani Baraka Women's Resource Center
973-733-7538

Love is Respect
1-866-331-9474
loveisrespect.org

NJ Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO)
973-648-2107
Njvictims.org

You are not alone. Help is available.

IMMIGRANT VICTIMS OF CRIME AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING

Jersey City takes its commitments to immigrant victims of crimes and human trafficking seriously. 

In one of his first major actions since taking office, Mayor James Solomon’s Executive Order strengthens Jersey City's immigrant protections and ensures immigrant families can live, work, and belong in the city without fear. The Order builds on Jersey City's existing protections by modernizing training protocols, prohibiting the use of City-owned property for federal immigration enforcement operations, and expanding access to know-your-rights resources and legal support.

Read the full announcement here.   

 
The Division of Immigrant Affairs at the Department of Health and Human Services also offers U- and T-Visa applicants assistance with social, legal, and health services, and can liaise with law enforcement for certification purposes, as needed.

For related information from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, click HERE.

PUBLIC SAFETY CITIZEN ADVISORY REVIEW BOARD

Recognizing the importance of community engagement to combat crime and enhance public safety, the board meets on the first Tuesday of every month to review police data and public safety issues, in turn making programmatic, legislative, and training recommendations where opportunities for improvement are found.