It is the policy of the Bayonne Police Department to accept and investigate all complaints of agency and employee’s alleged misconduct or wrongdoing from any citizen, department employee or any other sources, including anonymous sources. Following a thorough and impartial examination of the available factual information, a conclusion will be determined and the employee shall be either exonerated or held responsible for the alleged misconduct.  Discipline shall be administered according to the degree of misconduct.

Officers and employees, regardless of rank, shall be subject to disciplinary action for violating their oath and trust.  Committing an offense punishable under the laws of the United States, the State of New Jersey, or Municipality constitutes a violation of that oath and trust. Employees are also subject to disciplinary action for the willful or negligent failure to perform the duties of their rank or assignment.  In addition, employees may be disciplined for violation of any rule or regulation of the department or for failure to obey any lawful instruction, order, or command of a superior officer or supervisor.  Disciplinary action in all matters will be determined based upon the merits of each case.

• In person 24 hours a day at the City of Bayonne Police Department, located at 630 Avenue C Bayonne, NJ 07002. Request to speak with an On-Duty Supervisor.

• By telephone 24 hours a day by calling the City of Bayonne Police Department at (201) 858-6900. Request to speak with an On-Duty Supervisor.

• You may request a Bayonne Police Department On-Duty Supervisor respond to your location to take your complaint by calling (201) 858-6900.

• Online by completing the Internal Affairs Report Form and emailing it to IA@BayonnePD.org. The Internal Affairs Report Form can also be completed and submitted in person or by mail as described below. An Internal Affairs Investigator will contact you to confirm receipt of your complaint, unless you choose to remain anonymous. You are not required to provide your name or other identifying information.

  By Mail by completing a citizen complaint form which is available here, at any police station in New Jersey, or simply write a letter or note addressed to:

  City of Bayonne Police Department
  ATTN: Internal Affairs
  630 Avenue C
  Bayonne, NJ 07002

As per Attorney General guidelines the following Standard Operating Procedures must be provided to the public: