The Garwood Police Department
Phone: 908-789-1500

Welcome to the Garwood Police Department
​The Borough of Garwood is located in the center of Union County New Jersey.  Once known as the industrial center of Union County, our Borough has transitioned to a more commercial based suburban community.  Our Department has served and protected our residents and visitors to our community since 1906.  With a patrol area of just under 
1 square miles,we serve approximately 5000 residents and have roughly 1750 households.  Our Department is comprised of 16 sworn Law Enforcement professionals including the Chief of Police and 4 civilian dispatchers.

The Garwood Police Department, maintains order, preserves and protects the lives, peace and property of the citizens of Garwood by vigorously patroling the Borough enforcing the Laws of the State of New Jersey and the ordinances of the Borough of Garwood. The members of this agency are sworn to support the Constitution of the United States and the State of New Jersey.  Welcome, and thanks for visiting with us.

403 South Avenue 
Garwood, NJ 07027
Chief Bruce D. Underhill
EMERGENCY DIAL 911
Fax: 908-789-2804
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In memory of 
Patrolman Thomas P. Haughton
End of Watch 11/24/1995
NON-Emergency only
In memory of
Dispatcher Joseph P. Wilds Sr.
Retired Police Officer
End of Watch 03/29/2013