Bureaus / Divisions

Communications Division

The Communications Division has a primary responsibility of providing police service to the citizens of Elizabeth.

Community Service Division

The Elizabeth Community Service Division is responsible for facilitating the spirit of cooperation between the public and the Police Department.

Crime Analysis Division

The unit is responsible for compiling and maintaining crime statistics, robbery, burglary, and stolen motor vehicle databases, and statistical mapping.

Firearms Permit

Detective Division

The Detective Division is the primary unit responsible for crime scene response, general assignment investigations, alcohol beverage enforcement, pawn ordinance enforcement, arson, fraud, and missing person investigations.

Internal Affairs Division

Internal Affairs operates as the investigative arm of the Chief of Police.

Juvenile Division

The Juvenile Detective Bureau works to ensure that the rights of juveniles are protected while balancing community safety and the development of our youth.

Patrol Division

Officers assigned to the Patrol Division are the City of Elizabeth’s first responders; operating marked police vehicles and answering calls for service.

Personnel Division

Learn more about the Personnel Division.

Training Division

The mission of the Training Division is to lead and inspire the education and development of the Elizabeth Police Department.