Port Authority Police Department Frequently Asked Questions

How can I report suspicious activity?
Who do I contact if I have a general PAPD inquiry?
How can I commend the actions of a Port Authority police officer?
How do I file a complaint against a Port Authority police officer?
How do I file an accident report from an incident on Port Authority property?
How do I learn more about parking tickets issued on Port Authority property?
If my car is impounded, what is the procedure to retrieve it?
If I lost an item on Port Authority property, who do I contact?

Port Authority Police Department

1. How can I report suspicious activity?

To report suspicious activity, please call 800 828-7273.

2. Who do I contact if I have a general PAPD inquiry?

For a general PAPD inquiry, please call 201 239-3500.

3. How can I commend the actions of a Port Authority police officer?

Any police commendation letters may be sent to:

Superintendent of Police/ Director, Public Safety Department
Port Authority of NY & NJ
241 Erie Street Room 302
Jersey City, NJ 07310

4. How do I file a complaint against a Port Authority police officer?

The telephone number for filing civilian complaints is 800 435-2035.

5. How do I file an accident report from an incident on Port Authority property?

To learn more about accident reports, click here.

6. How do I learn more about parking tickets issued on Port Authority property?

To learn more about parking tickets, click here.

7. If my car is impounded, what is the procedure to retrieve it?

To learn more about impound lots, click here.

8. If I lost an item on Port Authority property, who do I contact?

To learn more about retrieving lost items, click here.

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