CHIEF OF POLICE - Montclair Township

Montclair Police Dept.2007 Annual ReportCOMMUNICATIONS CENTER/DIGITAL RADIO SYSTEMThe Montclair Police Department operates a state of the art communications center.This center is where all Police, Fire, EMS, and 911 calls are received and dispatched.This operation staffed by civilian dispatchers and is under themanagement and direction of police supervisors. The crimecameras are monitored by our dispatchers inside this center.We have been operating with an advanced radio system thatallows communications between various departments withinthe township as well as direct communications withsurrounding law enforcement agencies.CAPITAL PROJECTSWe have just completed putting a new roof on our headquarters and we are in thebeginning phase of installing a new generator which will have the capacity to createenough power for all electrical equipment, communications, computers, a/c, and lightingwithin the entire building. Our current generator which was over 35 years old only had thecapacity to run emergency lighting and a few electrical components.We have an immediate need to replace the existing cooling tower located on the roofof police HQ. This unit is also over 35 years old and the significant leaking and corrosionhave made repairs futile. Failure to replace this unit will most certainly lead to thecomplete failure of the HVAC system at Police HQ.In 2008 we are evaluating the possibility of purchasing the small parking lot adjacentto our building to expand parking for our police fleet and vehicles that contain specializedequipment.We are also planning on renovating old office space vacated by the Fire Departmentwhen they left to occupy their new headquarters. This space will be converted into anew Detective Bureau and Evidence Room.Furthermore, we are planning on purchasing additional CCTV cameras to monitor anddetect street crime activity. The expansion of this system will serve as a crime deterrentand will allow the Police Department to maximize its resource capabilities while keepingpace with surrounding communities that have implemented similar programs.REMODELED LOBBY AREAThe lobby at Police Headquarters has been remodeledin order to provide for a safer and more welcomingreception area. Among the changes were a more up todate appearance, numerous security enhancements,and a video information board which assists to directour guests upon their arrival. The Sergeant’s Station,located within the lobby area, has also been remodeledin order to maximize functional space and to be morecompatible with our ever evolving equipment.3