Clark Township Police Department

10/13/2026

On Monday, October 12, 2026, Det. Giovannina Prisco and Det. Capt. Christian Lott travelled to the 40th annual convention presented by the Mid-Atlantic Association of Women in Law Enforcement. At the convention, Det. Prisco received one of three valor awards presented by the association.

Det. Prisco received this award for rescuing a driver from a burning vehicle on May 12, 2025. On that date, Sgt. Oliveira, Off. Ricks, and Det. Prisco responded to a crash on the Garden State Parkway. Once on scene, the officers located a driver, who was trapped inside of a burning vehicle and extricated him from the vehicle. Their heroic actions garnered media attention from around the region. Earlier this year, all three officers also received a valor award from the 200 Club of Union County.

10/13/2026

ACTIVE RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE FIRE 🔥

Clark FD and neighboring FD agencies (mutual aid) are on the scene of an active structure fire on Emerald Place.

We are asking everyone, to please avoid the area while emergency crews work to contain the fire and ensure the safety of everyone involved.

10/12/2026

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family, friends and to the Union County Sheriff’s Department Union County Sheriff Peter Corvelli on their loss - Sergeant Richard Andrews Jr. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Sergeant Richard Andrews Jr. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and fellow officers during this difficult time. Please keep his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

10/12/2026

ROAD CLOSURE (ONE LANE ONLY)

Fairview Road / Mildred Terrace (one way heading towards Madison Hill Road) will be closed.

(Please follow detour back out onto Madison Hill Road)

Madison Hill Road will be open at Mildred Terrace (coming from Madison Hill Road) towards Fairview Road (one lane only).

This is due to road work at Madison Hill Road / Mildred Terrace with alternating traffic pattern on Madison Hill Road.

10/09/2026

Congratulations to Officer Yaya Coulibaly!

Officer Coulibaly successfully completed his Field Training Program (FTO). Completing the FTO program is no small feat-it takes hard work, dedication, resilience, and the ability to learn fast under pressure.

Officer Coulibaly, we are excited to see all the great work you’ll continue to do for the Clark community. Congratulations 💙

10/08/2026

The annual UNICO Festival will begin today, October 8, 2026 and conclude on Sunday, October 11, 2026. CPD would like to draw your attention to the following:

-The attached map shows the locations of the two crosswalks where everyone attending should cross Westfield Ave. These two locations will be staffed by a crossing guard. While there are also crosswalks located at Kenneth Pl. and Emerald Pl., these will not be staffed by a crossing guard. If you chose to use one of the crosswalks that is not staffed by a crossing guard, please use the pedestrian safety devices installed at the crosswalk.

-If your children are attending the festival, please let them know not to jaywalk. The lighting at the festival can make pedestrians difficult to see.

-If you are dropping anyone off at the festival, please do not do so on Westfield Ave. The safest place to discharge passengers is in the parking lot at ALJ.

-Anyone attending the festival should park at ALJ, or in the parking lots near Clark Police Headquarters and the Clark Library.

-There is no parking for the event in the Dawn Dr. neighborhood or on Kenneth Pl. Only residents who live on these streets and their guests can park there until the festival concludes. All vehicles parked in these neighborhoods must have a parking pass.

-Kenneth Pl. at Westfield Ave. will be closed while the festival is open. If you live on Kenneth Pl., please enter and exit via Hutchinson St. Similarly, the entrance to Dawn Dr. nearest to the Clark Township Municipal Building will be closed while the festival is open. If you live on Dawn Dr., please enter and exit via the entrance to Dawn Dr. nearest to Emerald Pl. These closures have been put into place to help prevent those attending the festival from parking in these neighborhoods.

-If you are attending the festival, do not walk in the street.

-Alcoholic beverages must be consumed within the confines of the tent where they are served. The Township recently adopted an ordinance prohibiting the possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages in public.

10/07/2026

* TRAFFIC ALERT *

Tomorrow, October 8, 2026
Westfield Avenue / Old Raritan Road and Westfield Avenue / Terminal Avenue. This is for a short duration due to road striping. The hours are 9am - 12pm. Please plan accordingly.

* ROAD CLOSED *
DETOUR FROM WESTFIELD AVENUE @ TERMINAL AVENUE: LEFT TURN ONLY ON TERMINAL AVENUE COMING FROM THE TOWNSHIP OF WESTFIELD.

* ROAD STRIPING *
WESTFIELD AVENUE @ OLD RARITAN ROAD: USE CAUTION WHEN TRAVELING IN THE AREA. ONE LANE WILL BE OPENED HEADING TOWARDS TERMINAL AVENUE.

Thank you for your cooperation and patience.

10/07/2026

Congratulations to Officer Joseph Greenbush!

Officer Greenbush successfully completed his Field Training Program (FTO). Completing the FTO program is no small feat-it takes hard work, dedication, resilience, and the ability to learn fast under pressure.

Officer Greenbush, we are excited to see all the great work you’ll continue to do for the Clark community. Congratulations 💙

10/03/2026

* TRAFFIC ALERT *

Update: Valley Road is opened.

Valley Road between Autumn Drive and Emerson Road will be closed one way [heading towards Broadway/Walnut Avenue] due to PSEG utility work.

Please follow detour signs and officer’s directions.

10/01/2026

October 🩷 is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

There is ALWAYS hope 🩷

American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Awareness by GreaterGood