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Chief: Joseph Johnson
Address: 77 Main Street
Stanhope NJ 07874
Phone: 973-347-4533

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About the Stanhope Police Department

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Stanhope Police Department

Smaller agency. Chief, 2 Sergeants, 1 detective, 4 officers. Very active within the community. Detective teaches LEAD program in schools. Pittman Schedule (day shift 6a-6p, float shift 2p-2a and nightshift 6p-6a)

Mission Statement:

To deliver public safety services in an effective manner in order to resolve community issues and problems while providing for the safety and security of the citizens. This mission is accomplished through a set of values and goals that the department adheres to.

About Us

Small town (3,634) residents. Contains a regional High School (Lenape valley High School) and middle/elementary school. Part of the town covers lake Musconetcong, major state highway runs through the heart of the town. Close to Route 80. Racial makeup (worldpopulationreview.com 2026) 77% white, 2% black, 13% Hispanic. Surrounding towns, Netcong, Byram, Hopatcong Mt. Olive.