Amid rising scrutiny of police departments, Fair Lawn is embracing a police reform strategy created by activists that emphasizes de-escalation. The "8 Can't Wait" campaign outlines eight ...

FAIR LAWN — Hundreds gathered Wednesday evening to pay tribute to the borough's first female police officer, just yards from where she was gunned down coming to the aid of a fellow officer.

FAIR LAWN, NJ — Two Fair Lawn High School graduates were among a trio of police who were promoted to new roles on Monday.

FAIR LAWN — A car struck a Fair Lawn police officer answering a shoplifting call at Walgreens Wednesday night, according to a report on NorthJersey.com.' Sgt. Mike Messina, 44, was transported ...

A former Fair Lawn police officer is accusing the borough ... based on his sexual orientation after he engaged in "protected activity." Also named in the suit are Police Chief Glen Cauwels and ...

FAIR LAWN, NJ - A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chief's of Police (NJSACOP) on 05/23/25, will examine all aspects of the Fair Lawn Police Department's policies and ...

According to Fair Lawn police, Gibbs had been operating a 2023 BMW and struck the rear of a 2013 Volkswagen being driven by a 35-year-old man from Sacramento, CA. The driver complained of pain but ...

A 70-year-old Fair Lawn man was injured after being hit by a car in Fair Lawn Thursday after trying to track down the driver in an earlier crash, according to police. Police found the injured man ...

Starting on April 1, the borough Police Department will no longer use the Metro Message telephone service at 201-794-5399 for these requests, says a post on the Fair Lawn Facebook page.

The death of a teenager in Gloucester County has inspired new warnings from police in Fair Lawn about the dangers of unsanctioned "scavenger hunts" organized by students. News 12 Staff Jun 13 ...