Public Administration · Hackensack, NJ

Hackensack Police Department

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hackensack Police Department ranks #4,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty54% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$55,000
OSHA penalties: 13
Violations cited: 7
OSHA inspections: #4,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hackensack Police Department in Hackensack, NJ has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $55,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hackensack Police Department 7 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 1.9 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,479 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Public Administration industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 in Hightstown, NJ is another public administration employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $54,600 in current penalties.

1.9
violations per inspection: 53.8%
of violations were serious: #4,479
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 63/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (1.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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$55,000
Public Administration avg

$2,606

What this shows Hackensack Police Department runs far above peers (21.1x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$55,000 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Public Administration employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hackensack Police Department.

Hackensack Police Department has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Public Administration peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hackensack Police Department in the Public Administration enforcement ledger

Among 1,870 Public Administration employers with OSHA penalties on file, Hackensack Police Department ranks #94 at $55,000 current penalty.

How Hackensack Police Department Compares

Hackensack Police Department's 1.86 violations per inspection compares to the Public Administration sector average of 6.4 violations per employer.

Against the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (21.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-07-05

Last Inspection

2026-05-04

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,857

Industry Avg / Inspection

$827

What this shows 7 inspections over 14 years, averaging 1.9 violations per visit. That's $7,857 per inspection vs. the Public Administration average of $827.

Serious

53.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

46.2% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$55,000

Current Penalty Amount

$55,000

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Public Administration

How Hackensack Police Department compares to the Public Administration sector, which has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Hackensack Police Department	Industry Avg
Inspections	7	3.2
Violations	13	6.4
Total Penalty	$55,000	$2,606
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,857	$827

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Nationwide Public Administration peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hackensack Police Department, both outside NJ so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($55,000 here).

CA Corrections & Rehabilitation $54,800 CA Drna $55,525 PR City of Whittier $54,136 AK The City of High Point - Fire Department $57,000 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Alaska Dot&PF 7 insp. Fairbanks, AK United States Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command 7 insp. Groton, CT U.S. Dept. of Air Force 7 insp. Shaw Afb, SC Seattle Parks Department 7 insp. Seattle, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Public Administration

Showing 5 of 9692 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ridgewood DPW Worten Dyke Facility

Midland Park, NJ

2 inspections $54,900

CA Corrections & Rehabilitation

Susanville, CA

9 inspections $54,800

Eagleswood Township Fire Company

West Creek, NJ

3 inspections $55,300

Borough of Watchung Fire Department

Watchung, NJ

4 inspections $55,300

Hightstown Engine Company No. 1

Hightstown, NJ

3 inspections $54,600

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hackensack Police Department safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Hackensack Police Department's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 7 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Public Administration industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Hackensack Police Department have? ▼

Hackensack Police Department has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $55,000.

How many OSHA inspections has Hackensack Police Department had? ▼

Hackensack Police Department has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-05 and the most recent on 2026-05-04. This averages 1.9 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Hackensack Police Department? ▼

Hackensack Police Department has been assessed $55,000 in current OSHA penalties.

Does Hackensack Police Department have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Hackensack Police Department has 7 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

What industry does Hackensack Police Department operate in? ▼

Hackensack Police Department operates in the Public Administration sector (NAICS code 922120). This industry has 9,693 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 30,559 total OSHA inspections and $25.26M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Hackensack Police Department rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hackensack Police Department ranks #4,479 (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does Hackensack Police Department's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Hackensack Police Department's total OSHA penalty of $55,000 is above the Public Administration industry average of $2,606 per employer (21.1x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 3.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hightstown Engine Company No. 1 in Hightstown, NJ is a similar public administration employer with $54,600 in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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