


Troop “B” also includes a Criminal Investigations Office, and four Tactical Patrol Units covering the 10 counties in northern New Jersey. This Troop consists of eight stations: Hope Station, Netcong Station, Perryville Station, Somerville Station, Sussex Station, Totowa-Sub Station, Washington Station, and Meadowlands Station. The members of the Union Township Police Department are committed to the principles that define democracy, including the protection of constitutional rights and equal protection under the law.Troop "B", with its headquarters in Totowa, serves the northern geographical portion of the state, covering 2,807 square miles, with a population of approximately five million people. We are very excited to welcome him to the leadership team.”įormed in 1965, the Police Department has grown from its original staff of one part-time officer to a 60 member, full service, internationally accredited agency. The Trustees are confident Tony has the skill set, experience, and attitude to get the job done. Our goal is to make Union Township the best place to live, work, play, and raise a family, and public safety is a crucial piece of that puzzle. Most recently, Rees served the UTPD as Operations Lieutenant in a key leadership role for the department.īoard of Trustees Chairman Joe Dills says, “Lieutenant Rees has spent decades preparing for this role. As Chief of Police, my goals are simple: keep the citizens of Union Township safe and continue the forward momentum in building a world class police department.”Īnthony Rees has served in law enforcement for 25 years, working his way through the ranks as Patrol Officer, Investigator, Patrol Sergeant, and Staff Sergeant. “So, it is my honor to serve my friends, colleagues, and neighbors in this new capacity. “I believe the UTPD is already the finest police department in the state,” says Anthony Rees. The appointment was approved unanimously at the Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. The Union Township Board of Trustees have named Anthony Rees as the new Chief of Police for the Union Township Police Department.
