Bear Sightings
Please be advised that there have been, and will continue to be, routine black bear sightings within the residential areas of the borough. It is normal for bears to wander through residential areas looking for food. There are circumstances, however, where these bears can become dangerous and may have to be destroyed. In an effort to better inform the public, the police department would like residents to be aware of the following helpful facts:
Black bears learn to associate food with people due to both intentional and unintentional feeding. Trash, pet food and repositories of bird food left outdoors may attract a bear to your property. Grease covered grills can also attract them. Please take care to remove these hazards from your property.
If you encounter a bear, remain calm. Do not run and do not play dead. Stay a safe distance away and leave an escape route for the bear. You can scare a bear by making loud noises. If the bear does not leave the area, move yourself to a more secure location. If you believe that the bear is aggressive, you should notify your local police department.
A bear will be considered dangerous if it constitutes a threat to life and property. Examples include: attacks on people or domestic pets, attempted entry into human habitation or vehicles, actions whereby the animal approaches to within 10 feet of humans, or causes property damage in excess of $500.
For more information, please visit the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife.
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Ramsey Police is accepting applications for part-time dispatchers.
The Ramsey Police Department is looking to hire part-time dispatchers. Please contact Lt. Robert Hennessy at 201-327-2400 for application information. Applications may be obtained at the Police Department. The deadline for filing applications is August 12, 2010.
Qualifications for dispatchers:
1. Must be a US Citizen.
2. Must be 18 years of age.
3. Must not be convicted of a crime.
4. Must possess a valid NJ driver's license.
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All burglar and fire alarms in the Borough of Ramsey MUST be registered with the Police Department. The form can be found in the "download" section of our website.
Visit the Community Alerts section for water safety tips.
Visit Crime Prevention for an identity theft scam.
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Check the "Download" page for OPRA requests, to register your alarm or to notify the police department of a traffic complaint. Also, required DARE forms can be found there.
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