PoliceApp Use Authorized, Ordinance Okaying $66K For 2 Police SUVs Introduced In Wyckoff

WYCKOFF, NJ — Anticipating personnel vacancies in the Wyckoff Police Department in upcoming years, the Wyckoff Township Committee has authorized an agreement with PoliceApp to streamline the background check processes for candidates applying for police jobs.

The use of the online system will "enhance efficiency and security of the recruiting and hiring process," the resolution authorizing the three-year agreement said.

An application fee of $35 will be charged to all candidates applying through PoliceApp.

Police Chief David Murphy and Township Administrator Matthew Cavallo recommended entering into the agreement, the resolution for which the council adopted at its Oct. 18 meeting.

Also, in giving support to the police department, the committee voted to introduce an ordinance authorizing appropriation of no more than $66,000 toward the purchase and uplifting of two police pursuit SUVs. The appropriations would amount to $50,000 from the capital improvement fund and $16,000 from capital fund balance.