Ringwood,Wanaque, Butler, Bloomingdale, Oakland, West Milford, Pequannock, Riverdale, Wanaque Reservoir and Montville.

By the 1960's the department, commensurate with added safety needs, had grown to 12 full time officers under Chief Charles. In 1964, the Pompton Lakes Police Department formed its own local with the Policemen's Benevolent Association, Local #161. Other names of officers during this period were Joseph Sisco and James Milligan, John Conklin, Albert L. Ekkers, Robert McGrady and Patrick Boyle.

During 1971 Chief William F. Charles retired and Chief Sandy R. Galacio took over the police department. The police department continued to grow and even moved into a new building during 1978. In 1974 a new communications desk was obtained through a grant. Additional manpower and new and improved methods were incorporated under Chief Galacio. The detective Bureau grew to 3 men to cope with the rise in drug abuse during this period. It was during this time that the first drug awareness booklet was developed called "The Scene". A records bureau and Traffic Bureau was established. The department had now grown to 19 officers and four civilian dispatchers. By 1981 the department had grown to 21 officers and 4 civilian dispatchers. Some new names added to the police department during this period were Salvatore Arena, William D. Baig, Jerry Paes, David Shafer, William Smith, Kevin Noah, Michael Corbett.

During 1981 Chief Sandy R. Galacio retired and Chief Joseph Sisco took over as the head of the Police Department. Along with Chief Galacio, a Captain and two lieutenants retired. Chief Sisco was left with 5 Sergeants and 11 patrolmen and the task to rebuild the rank structure of the police department. A full time Parking Violations officer was hired 1986 and continued until 1995. In 1985 the Special Police Bill took effect and all Special Police Officers were required to meet Police Training Commission standards. After 27 years of service, Chief Sisco retired. New names added to the police department during this period included John McCormick, Jeff Sandor, Stephen Seifried, Moises Agosto, and George Lucietto.

In 1987 Chief Albert L. Ekkers took over as the head of the department. The department strength stood at 18 full time officers, 4 civilian dispatchers, one records clerk and one Parking Violations Officer. During 1988, three new officers were hired. They were David Struyk, Ronald Barnickle and Kevin Huha. In 1992, two of these officers were laid off and one was hired back in the middle of 1993.

During October of 1993, a new Communications center was installed at police headquarters and by March 1,1994 the "911" system was activated. The 911 system allows anyone from anywhere in the County to call the Police Department directly. This call is free from any outside pay phone.

This year, 1995, the Borough and Police Department will celebrate 100 years of service to the community. The Pompton Lakes Police Department has a long standing history of service to the community and has been known for its quick response to any emergency, usually under 2 minutes.

DID YOU KNOW?

The dedication of the World War I Servicemen's Monument in 1920 took place in the middle of the road at the intersection of Wanaque and Colfax Avenues. Recently, the monument was placed in front of the Municipal building on Lenox Avenue.