what is the CPC?
We provide Data Analysis, Operations 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 operations.
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.
South Orange and the CPC partner with Essex County and Seton Hall University to reimagine traditional models of public safety
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
Community Day is Sunday Oct. 2nd, 1-3 pm at the Duck Pond/Skate House!
South Orange Village invites you to the Skate House at Meadowland Park on Sunday, October 2nd for Community Day (formerly Newcomers Day)! Please bring the family! There will be tables from various local organizations, giveaways, and live music. It’s like a block party for our Village in the park. You can meet local officials and department heads,Continue reading “Community Day is Sunday Oct. 2nd, 1-3 pm at the Duck Pond/Skate House!”
New Officers Sworn In and Two Promotions at BOT Meeting
By the SO Police Dept. and CPC Seven new South Orange Police officers were sworn in, and two officers were promoted at the SO Board of Trustee’s Meeting on Monday, August 22nd. Village President Sheena Collum congratulated the group remotely and SO Police Chief Ernest Morello shared stories about each of the officers as theyContinue reading “New Officers Sworn In and Two Promotions at BOT Meeting”
Crossing Guards Needed – Pay Increased
by South Orange Police Dept. SOPD currently has open school crossing guard positions and guess what, we’ve increased our starting pay to $23.00/hr! Join us, pass this along to someone who may be interested and of course, share to your social media & Facebook groups to help us spread the word! The South Orange PoliceContinue reading “Crossing Guards Needed – Pay Increased”
Community Police Collaborative 