Watchung PBA Local 193

06/05/2026

Members of Local #193 participated in the Annual Torch Run. Thank you ShopRite for hosting and taking care of our members as they ran in the 43nd Annual Special Olympics Torch Run! Shoutout to all those who participated across the state!

06/03/2026

We just want to take a minute to recognize our Chief and the huge impact he’s had on making cops better at what they do. Alongside Matt Lechelt from the Edison Police Department, they’ve been the catalyst behind the training and development of thousands of police officers, and because of that, more officers are making it home safe at the end of the day.

The way our Chief has pushed training, mindset, and professionalism has changed the job for a lot of people. He’s raised the standard and made a real difference, not just in our department, but across the profession.

05/05/2026

⛳ Golf Outing Registration Now Open ⛳
📅 Date: June 8, 2026
📍 Location: Watchung Valley Golf Club

Our Annual Matthew J. Melchionda Golf Outing will take place on Monday, June 8th at Watchung Valley Golf Club. Please join us for a great day on the course, filled with good food, great company, and plenty of fun.

As always, we are seeking sponsors, donations, and golfers to help make this event a success. Please review the flyer and don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or for more information.

All proceeds will support Watchung PBA Local 193 and help fund future initiatives benefiting the Borough of Watchung.

04/01/2026

We love the look of our "Retro" patrol car!!

03/09/2026

March 8th holds a very special place in the collective hearts of the members of Watchung PBA Local 193. It is the day we honor our fallen brother, Matthew Melchionda. Our members know all too well the pain and heartbreak that come with losing a colleague and a brother.

Today, our hearts reach out to the members of the Pennsylvania State Police as they mourn the loss of one of their heroes. Corporal Timothy O’Connor was killed during a traffic stop on Sunday, March 8th.

While March 8th will always remain a sacred day of remembrance for our Local, we are deeply saddened that the Pennsylvania State Police must now also carry the weight of this date.

We stand with his family, friends, and the entire Pennsylvania State Police during this incredibly difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Never forgotten.

03/06/2026

03/02/2026

Come visit us at our job and see what we do!

Watchung Police 2026 Open House
March 22, 2026 from 1pm - 3pm

02/12/2026

For two decades, Officer Melchionda’s dedication, service, and sacrifice have remained a lasting part of our department’s history. His commitment to this community and the brotherhood of law enforcement will never be forgotten.

We welcome all who wish to stand with us in remembrance as we honor his life, his service, and his legacy.

March 8th, 2026
10 AM at Watchung Police Headquarters

Upcoming memorial ceremony on March 8, 2026 at Watchung Police Department.

01/22/2026

WE ARE HIRING! COME BE APART OF OUR GREAT DEPARTMENT!

Watchung Police Hiring Announcement https://www.policeapp.com/Certified-Watchung-NJ-Police-Officer-Jobs/3856/

12/12/2025

Congratulations to one of our own, Sgt. Andrew Pero, for 10 years of dedicated service as a member of the Somerset County Dive-Rescue Team. We thank Sgt. Pero for his continued dedication and congratulate him on a significant milestone.