what is the CPC?
We provide Data Analysis, Training Info, and Outreach as we collaboratively advise the Township of South Orange Village regarding its oversight of the Village Police Department
Subcommittees are made up of volunteers from the community …
What We Do
We work with the police department to collect and analyze data on officer interactions within the community.
We assess, analyze and make recommendations regarding police officer training.
We educate and inform you about how the community and police department are working together to make South Orange a safe, equitable and fair community.
Know your Village
South Orange by the Numbers
16,700
population
5,130
households
2,400
businesses
45
police officers
Why working together is important
In these challenging times, coming together as a Village to provide …
- Equity
- Safety
- Education
- Awareness
- Social Work Assistance
Two Categories!
1) Voices from the Community – These are posts from the community at large, which have been fact-checked and posted as opinions from the public. They do NOT reflect the opinions or positions of the CPC itself.
2) Posts from the CPC – These are posts that convey points of view that were approved by the CPC as a whole.
Community Posts and Official CPC Posts
SO Police Offer Patches in Honor of Autism Awareness Month
By the SO Police Department and CPC The South Orange PBA and SOA Local 12 are teaming up to present limited edition police patches in honor of Autism Awareness Month on sale now for $10/each. All proceeds are being donated to Nassan’s Place, which is located in our neighboring community of East Orange. It isContinue reading “SO Police Offer Patches in Honor of Autism Awareness Month”
South Orange Names Ernesto Morillo New Chief of Police
By Community Police Collaborative On Monday, March 14th, the South Orange Board of Trustees voted unanimously to appoint 17-year SOPD veteran Lt. Ernesto Morillo as its next Chief of Police. The search to find a new Chief took over a year and according to Village President Sheena Collum included a Civil Service test for PoliceContinue reading “South Orange Names Ernesto Morillo New Chief of Police”
Want to Help SOPD Make Pedestrians Safer? Hiring School Crossing Guards Now!
By South Orange PD The South Orange Police Department is looking for dependable adults to fill their part time and per diem School Crossing Guard positions. You can be a part of their efforts and help to ensure the safety of children and other pedestrians as they cross the street before and after school inContinue reading “Want to Help SOPD Make Pedestrians Safer? Hiring School Crossing Guards Now!”
Community Police Collaborative 