Hi-Nella Police Department

Main: (856) 784-6238

Fax: (856) 784-4963

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Hi-Nella Police Department - Contact Details

Phone: (856) 784-6238
Emergencies: 911
Non-Emergencies: (856) 783-4900
Fax: (856) 784-4963

Administration

Chief Donald C. Brown, Jr.                               (856) 784-6238                 Ext: 408
Lieutenant Thomas Neale                               (856) 784-6238                 Ext: 406
Internal Affairs                                                   (856) 784-6238                 Ext: 425
Fax Number                                                        (856) 784-4963
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Be Vigilant of the Various Scams

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(856) 784-6238

(856) 784-6238

PUBLIC NOTICE

HI-NELLA POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN USING BODY WORN CAMERAS (BWC’S)


Using Grant funds from the State of New Jersey, the Hi-Nella Police Department will begin implementing the use of Axon Body Worn Cameras (BWC’s) around June 2021. The police department and borough officials believe that the use of body worn cameras will provide an additional level of safety and security for the public and to our police officers.


The use of Body Worn Cameras will also result in the following benefits:


  1. Document objective evidence of what took place during a police-citizen encounter.
  2. Discourage all parties from engaging in inappropriate conduct.
  3. Discourage anyone from offering false information.
  4. Clearly document the discovery and recovery of all forms of evidence.
  5. Capturing the physical appearance, language and acts of suspects.
  6. Documenting witness and suspect statements on scene, as events unfold.
  7. Use of Body Worn Cameras will supplement traditional police reports.


The use of Body Worn Cameras is regulated by guidelines of the New Jersey Attorney General, State Statute, and Hi-Nella Police Department Policies. Laws regarding public access and release of these records are governed by the NJ Open Public Records Act (OPRA).


Questions or feedback regarding the BWC program rollout may be directed to rfittipaldi@hinellaboro.org

Scam Alert - Beware of Common Scams

You have just withdrawn money from your account in the form of cash or a cashier’s check. Please be aware that scammers are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic and have been targeting our elderly population. There are a variety of scams being attempted. Some examples are as follows:
 
The BAIL BOND Scam: The criminal will call the victim on the phone and explain their grandchild was arrested. The criminal may or may not provide the grandchild’s name. In some cases, a person was placed on the phone pretending to be the grandchild as proof they were arrested. The criminal will ask that you post (give) a sum of money in order for the grandchild to be released from jail and ask for your home address to pick up the money. Please be aware the criminal may give you instructions on what to say to a bank teller if he or she questions you why you are taking out the cash. The criminal may also instruct you to act upset and angry or to tell the bank employee that it is none of their business as to why you are taking out the money.

The IRS Scam: The criminal will call the victim and tell them that they owe the government money, and if you don’t pay, you will be arrested. To avoid being arrested, you must pay your debt by way of a MoneyGram or gift cards. Understand, the IRS will NEVER call you and pressure you into settling your tax debt with a MoneyGram or gift card.

These are just two of the MANY scams currently being conducted via telephone, internet, and email to honest people such as yourself. You have worked very hard for your money, so please do not give up your money so easily to these scammers. These scammers are trying to upset you into impulsively handing your money over to them. 

If anyone calls, texts or emails you that you do not personally know looking for money, call a relative, a close friend, or call the Police. Another person not directly involved may have a better perspective on the situation and be more likely to see through any potential scam attempt. 

The Hi-Nella Police Department is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week should you have any questions. If so, you can call (856) 783-4900. and request to speak to an officer in regards to these scams or a possible scam attempt. Help us help you from falling victim to these scammers.

For further information, contact us at Hi-Nella Borough.

Contact Details

Main: (856) 784-6238

Fax: (856) 784-4963

hinellapd@comcast.net