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Summit Police Department ~ Summit, New Jersey
512 Springfield Avenue Summit NJ 07901         Ph: 908-273-0051

History

The first Summit police officer Pat McMahon was appointed in 1879.  His duties included patrolling the streets of Summit and lighting the many kerosene lamps around the city.

A second officer Bernard "Barney" Gannon was added in 1883, the population at that time was about five thousand.  residents.  By 1890 the number of officers increased to seven.

Today, officers have specialized skills and modern equipment, they undergo rigorous police academy training and are constantly trained and updated in any changes in the law.  Summit Police officers are better able to serve and protect the community than ever before.