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
South Orange Community Day and Health Fair is Sat. Sept. 21st!
The Community Relations Committee (CRC) and the Department of Health of Village of South Orange invite everyone to come out and join them on SATURDAY September 21st for the 2024 COMMUNITY DAY AND HEALTH FAIR! It will be a fun-filled day for the whole family! This is what they have in store: The day kicks…
National Night Out is at Flood’s Hill on Tuesday August 6th!! It’s free!
By SO Police Dept. and CPC The South Orange Police Department invites everyone to come out to Flood’s Hill in South Orange starting at 5 pm on Tuesday, August 6th for an evening of FREE entertainment, rides, food and games for the kids. The evening will include a free movie (Migration) to be shown at…
Quick and Easy Global Entry Interviews Offered by South Orange Police Dept. on Aug. 3rd
By SOPD and the Community Police Collaborative The South Orange Police Department is teaming up with U.S. Customs and Border Protection to provide South Orange residents a convenient and easily accessible way to complete their Global Entry Access background interviews. Global Entry allows pre-approved, low-risk travelers to receive expedited clearance upon arrival into the United…
Community Police Collaborative 