Community Engagement Division

The Community Engagement Division serves as a critical network between the citizens of Bergen County and the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office.

The mission of the Community Engagement Division is to promote awareness of the needs and issues facing local communities, and seeks to build and strengthen relationships between Bergen County residents, businesses, schools and various law enforcement agencies.

The primary objective for the Community Engagement Division is to continue to work with our current community partners and develop new partnerships and continued dialogue with these communities as to their law enforcement needs and intelligence gathering efforts.

National Night Out

The first Tuesday in August is celebrated nationally as America’s night out against crime. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood rapport to make neighborhoods safer, better places to live.“ We view National Night Out as a valuable opportunity to engage with local residents and share important crime prevention and safety messages,” said Prosecutor Mark Musella. “This annual event provides a chance for residents to interact with their neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community.”

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Careers in Law Enforcement School Presentations

Prosecutor Musella has visited local high schools to share the wide range of careers available in law enforcement. Attorneys, detectives, nurses, data analysts, victim advocates and so many more career paths are available, and we encourage young people to consider a rewarding career in law enforcement.

Bergen County's Electric Vehicle Initiative

BCPO has two electric vehicles in our fleet: a Tesla Model Y and a Chevrolet Bolt. This is part of a county-wide initiative to use “green” technology to reduce repair and maintenance costs and eliminate fuel costs, and both vehicles were purchased without the use of taxpayer dollars. Be on the lookout for these pollution-reducing vehicles around Bergen County, NJ.

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BCPO Teams Up with County of Bergen and Community Food Bank

Prosecutor Musella and BCPO staff members were part of the team in Bergen County’s Office of Food Security’s annual food distribution event. The result: more than 90,000 pounds of fresh produce from The Community Foodbank of New Jersey were donated to 40 local agencies and pantries, which help feed thousands of Bergen County families at Thanksgiving.