Criminal Investigation Division

The Criminal Investigative Division’s primary goal is to improve the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors to the Borough by conducting thorough follow-up investigations aimed at the detection, arrest, and conviction of offenders for both crimes against persons and property. In furtherance of this goal, the division is broken down into two functional investigative units; Detective Bureau and the Community Policing Unit.

The Criminal Investigation Division of the North Plainfield Police Department consists of a Lieutenant, two Sergeants and 5 Detectives. The division consists of general investigations and community policing / crime prevention. All personnel are cross-trained to investigate a wide array of crimes. One detective is designated as the School Resource Officer who is certified in LEAD (Law Enforcement Against Drugs) and is assigned to one of the public schools. The SRO also serves a dual function as one of the Juvenile Detectives.

The Criminal Investigation Division also has a detective designated to the ARRIVE Together program, a statewide initiative that pairs police officers with mental health professionals to respond to behavioral health emergencies. This program, short for Alternative Responses to Reduce Instances of Violence and Escalation, aims to provide specialized support and reduce negative outcomes for individuals in crisis. This detective serves a dual function as a general detective as well.

The Criminal Investigations Division also coordinates and supervises the Special Law Enforcement Officer Class III & II program, which places specially trained police officers in our court and each of our public schools for added safety and security. A Det./Sergeant supervises those officers and coordinates with the School District Security Specialist.

The success of the Investigative Division is dependent upon the acceptance that the total is greater than the sum of its parts. This cooperative spirit enhances the capability of all members of the division while recognizing that the differences inherent in modern police work fortify, rather than detract from, the department’s overall mission.

Lieutenant E. Perrone
Commander
(908) 769-2922

Detective Sergeant D. Everett
(908) 769-2973

Detective Sergeant Albert Domizi
Crime Prevention
Community Policing Officer
(908) 769-2971
LEAD & GREAT Programs

Detective Jordan Rogers
Juvenile Investigations & Liaison Officer
(908) 769-2925

Detective Charles Halsted
Juvenile Investigations & Liaison Officer
(908) 769-2923

Detective Kevin Lenart
Arrive Officer
(908) 769-2924