Mayor Zimmer Announces Police Redeployment Plan To Drastically Boost Street Patrols And Save Police Jobs

The Zimmer Administration is announcing a series of actions and initiatives, including a police redeployment plan, that save taxpayers money, enhance community safety, and avoid the layoffs of police officers through retirements and the previously announced interlocal agreement with the Hoboken Housing Authority.

“Today, I am proud to announce that we are achieving the cost savings our taxpayers need while improving safety and avoiding layoffs. From the beginning, I’ve stated that each retirement submitted will save an officer from being laid off. Everyone in our community wins, and I am incredibly thankful to everyone who worked constructively over the past few weeks to make this happen,” said Mayor Dawn Zimmer. “I want to be very clear: This was never about political agendas. This is about doing what’s in the best interest of all of the people of Hoboken.”

Mayor Zimmer’s redeployment plan, which was developed with and embraced by Police Chief Falco, reorganizes the Police Department to be as efficient and effective as possible and ensures resident safety by dramatically increasing on-street patrols.

“Through redeployment and civilianization of certain positions, we are drastically increasing the number of police personnel assigned to patrol Hoboken’s streets by 38 percent from 72 to 99 officers,” said Mayor Zimmer.
Additionally, in order to enhance community safety when activity is highest and restaurants and bars are crowded with residents and visitors, a power shift will be instituted increasing patrol coverage by up to 16 officers between the hours of 8pm and 4am.

The plan calls for technology upgrades to police vehicles and phones, substantial improvements to the fleet, and begins discussions regarding a new Police building.