Police Records

Temporary Handicapped Parking Placards:

NJSA 39:4-206 allows the Chief of Police to issue a temporary handicapped parking placard that is valid for a maximum of 6 months. These placards are issued subject to the following stipulations:

• By law, the applicant must be a resident of this municipality.
• The applicant must have temporarily lost the use of one or more limbs or is temporarily disabled as to be unable to ambulate without the aid of an assisting device or be a person whose mobility is otherwise temporarily limited.
• By law, the Chief of Police is not empowered to issue a temporary handicapped placard to a person who is permanently handicapped.

Temporary handicap parking placard applications are available from the Police Desk. 

Fee

The fee for the placard is $4 if paid by check or money order payable to NJMVC.

Requests for Discovery

Information from the police department needed by defendants and/or their attorneys is available through discovery. New Jersey Court Rules 7:7-7 and 3:13-3 state that all requests for discovery shall be submitted, in writing, directly to the municipal prosecutor.

The prosecutor must respond to such requests within 10 days of their receipt. Discovery requests may be mailed or faxed to:

Pequannock Township Municipal Court
Nicholas A. Galante, Esqurie
530 Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

Fax: 973-835-0435

Firearms

ORI: Pequannock Township Police Originating Agency Identification Number (ORI) is NJ0143100.

Firearms Concealed Permit to Carry Application

Step 1: Visit:https://www.njportal.com/NJSP/ConcealedCarry

Step 2: Enter ORI: NJ0143100

Step 3: Complete the application.

If you have any questions, please contact Sue at SColucci@peqtwp.org or 973-835-1700 ext 149.

Other Important Notes & Links

Consent for Mental Health Records Search: Scroll to the "Other Forms" section on the page and click the PDF form for S.P. 066.  Access here.

CCARE Protocol

Civilian Carry Assessment: This live-range training replaces the Permit to Carry Safe Handling and Proficiency Qualification protocol (HQC2-modified) issued on July 21, 2023, and is the required range component pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4(g)

We are linking you to the New Jersey State Police Website for all forms as they may occasionally update, add or change forms.  While we always strive to keep our list of forms and links above updated, NJSP may make changes to the process or forms at any time.  Please always check their website for the most up-to-date links and literature. 

Firearms & Permits Applications

The Pequannock Township Police Department will no longer accept firearms applications in person.  All firearms applications must be submitted electronically through the State of New Jersey Firearms Application & Registration System (FARS).

The following website will allow an applicant to apply for the Initial and Duplicate Firearms Purchaser Identification Cards and Permits to Purchase a Handgun.

Please follow the link below to start the application process.

https://njportal.com/NJSP/FARS

Pequannock Township Police Originating Agency Identification Number (ORI) is NJ0143100.

If you have any questions, please contact Sue at SColucci@peqtwp.org or 973-835-1700 ext 149.

Prior to March 1, 2020

Paper firearm applications will still be accepted prior to March 1, 2020.  However, you can begin applying via the online option immediately.  

Information regarding the issuance of Firearms Identification Cards, Duplicate Firearms Identification Cards and Permits to Purchase a Handgun are available at the police desk or online at the New Jersey State Police website.

Specific information regarding the fees and requirements may be found by viewing our Firearms Information Guide (PDF). 

Fees

Fee payments may be made by check or money order only. No cash may be accepted.