Animal Cruelty
Humane Law Enforcement Officer
The Winfield Police Department has a designated Humane Law Enforcement Officer (HLEO) whose responsibilities are in additional to their normal day to day function as a police officer within the Township of Winfield. The purpose of the position is to enforce laws related to the humane treatment of animals.
They investigate allegations of animal abuse and ensure pets are well cared for and protected.
In some cases, HLEOs may take steps to remove abused or endangered animals from homes and owners. They may also file charges against and potentially arrest those accused of cruelty to animals.
For more information, please contact Detective Sergeant Jason Dyer, Winfield Police Department's designated Humane Law Enforcement Officer at 908-925-3852 ext. 103 or jdyer@winfield-nj.org,
The Winfield Police Department has a designated Humane Law Enforcement Officer (HLEO) whose responsibilities are in additional to their normal day to day function as a police officer within the Township of Winfield. The purpose of the position is to enforce laws related to the humane treatment of animals.
They investigate allegations of animal abuse and ensure pets are well cared for and protected.
In some cases, HLEOs may take steps to remove abused or endangered animals from homes and owners. They may also file charges against and potentially arrest those accused of cruelty to animals.
For more information, please contact Detective Sergeant Jason Dyer, Winfield Police Department's designated Humane Law Enforcement Officer at 908-925-3852 ext. 103 or jdyer@winfield-nj.org,
Extreme Risk Protection Order
On September 1, 2019, the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act (ERPO Act) became effective. What exactly is the ERPO Act? The new law creates a process through which family or household member, or law enforcement officer may apply for an order against a person who presents a significant danger of bodily injury to himself or other by possessing or purchasing a firearm. Issuance of such an order, known as an ERPO, prohibits that individual from possessing or purchasing a firearm or ammunition and from holding any firearms identification cards or permits. This directive also confirms that the law enforcement officer must seek an ERPO from the Court wherever they have probable cause to believe that a person poses an immediate and present danger of causing bodily injury to self or others by having custody, control of, owning, possessing, purchasing, or receiving a firearm. At the same time, the Extreme Risk Directive confirms that the law enforcement officers have a variety of other important tools to intervene in moments of crisis. These can include the Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, the Sexual Assault Survivor Protection Act, a mental health evaluation referral, a civil commitment, or criminal complaints, investigations, or charges.
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Immigration Trust
New Jersey Attorney General Law Enforcement Directive No. 2018-6 Immigration Trust Directive
The Immigration Trust Directive is designed to strengthen trust between New Jersey's law enforcement officer and the state's diverse immigrant communities, thereby ensuring that victims and witnesses feel safe reporting crimes. The directive is intended to draw a clearer distinction between state, county, and municipal law enforcement officers, who are responsible for enforcing state criminal law and federal immigration authorities, (including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE) who enforce federal civil immigration law.
When a Winfield Police Officer makes an arrest for a violent or serious offense (including and crime of the 1st and 2nd degree or any domestic violence indictable offense), the officer will inquire on the defendants citizenship, nationality, and immigration status during the booking process. If there is reasonable belief that the defendant may not be in the United States lawfully, the arresting agency shall notify the Immigration and Customs enforcement and the Union County Prosecutor's Office.
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U and T Visas
Some immigrant victims of crimes may be able to get special visas called U and/or T visas. These visas protect victims of certain crimes who help law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of those crimes U and T visas provide the following:
U Visas
U nonimmigrant status provides immigration protection to crime victims who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse as a result of the crime. The U visa allows victims to remain in the United States and assist law enforcement authorities in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity (https://www.uscis.gov/). Additional instruction and forms can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/I-918
T Visas
T nonimmigrant status provides immigration protection to victims of trafficking. The T Visa allows victims to remain in the United States and assist law enforcement authorities in the investigation or prosecution of human trafficking cases. Additional instruction and forms can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-914
If a victim feels they may qualify for a U Visa or T Visa, that victim or a representative on the victim’s behalf must complete the USCIS form I-918, Supplement B (U Visa) or Form I-914, Supplement B (T Visa) and submit to the Winfield Police Department. Information on eligibility and applying can be found at the www.uscis.gov
The Immigration Trust Directive is designed to strengthen trust between New Jersey's law enforcement officer and the state's diverse immigrant communities, thereby ensuring that victims and witnesses feel safe reporting crimes. The directive is intended to draw a clearer distinction between state, county, and municipal law enforcement officers, who are responsible for enforcing state criminal law and federal immigration authorities, (including Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE) who enforce federal civil immigration law.
When a Winfield Police Officer makes an arrest for a violent or serious offense (including and crime of the 1st and 2nd degree or any domestic violence indictable offense), the officer will inquire on the defendants citizenship, nationality, and immigration status during the booking process. If there is reasonable belief that the defendant may not be in the United States lawfully, the arresting agency shall notify the Immigration and Customs enforcement and the Union County Prosecutor's Office.
Click here to view directives Click here to view summary
U and T Visas
Some immigrant victims of crimes may be able to get special visas called U and/or T visas. These visas protect victims of certain crimes who help law enforcement in the investigation or prosecution of those crimes U and T visas provide the following:
U Visas
U nonimmigrant status provides immigration protection to crime victims who have suffered substantial mental or physical abuse as a result of the crime. The U visa allows victims to remain in the United States and assist law enforcement authorities in the investigation or prosecution of the criminal activity (https://www.uscis.gov/). Additional instruction and forms can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/I-918
T Visas
T nonimmigrant status provides immigration protection to victims of trafficking. The T Visa allows victims to remain in the United States and assist law enforcement authorities in the investigation or prosecution of human trafficking cases. Additional instruction and forms can be found at https://www.uscis.gov/i-914
If a victim feels they may qualify for a U Visa or T Visa, that victim or a representative on the victim’s behalf must complete the USCIS form I-918, Supplement B (U Visa) or Form I-914, Supplement B (T Visa) and submit to the Winfield Police Department. Information on eligibility and applying can be found at the www.uscis.gov