The Criminal Investigations Division (CID) investigates adult and juvenile criminal offenses that are reported. The CID is staffed with men and women who are specially trained to conduct criminal investigations. Detectives continually receive training to assist in their investigative duties and enhance their skills. CID investigates all incidents of burglary, robbery aggravated assault, fraud, theft, homicide, sexual assault, arson, and all other offenses against people and property. The CID’s primary responsibility is to conduct follow-up investigations of all adult and juvenile criminal matters referred to them by the Patrol Division. Detectives also conduct their own investigations by developing and maintaining sources of intelligence regarding criminal activity occurring within the town. The CID also works closely with neighboring agencies as well as the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office, New Jersey State Police, FBI, DEA, US Postal Inspectors, Office of Homeland Security, and US Secret Service regarding investigations or criminal matters that may impact our residents.
The work is varied in the Criminal Investigative Division (CID), from investigating crimes to conducting administrative background investigations for police applicants, investigations regarding general licensing purposes and liquor establishments to the responsibility for maintaining the storage of all evidence, weapons, contraband, and seized property in the Police Property Room.
The Criminal Investigation Division is currently under the supervision of Lieutenant Joseph A. Caruso. The Division is made up of one (1) Detective Corporal and three (3) Detectives.
Detective Corporal Anna Czajka
Detective Jamie Lambing
Detective David Edwardson
Detective Will Lancenese
The first line of defense for the protection of the residents of Burlington City is the Patrol Division. Patrol officers are deployed throughout the City, twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year, to provide security and immediate response to any emergency that may arise. The Patrol Division is responsible for handling all calls for service within the City limits. These calls include but are not limited to alarms (burglar and fire), domestic violence reports, assaults, robberies, motor vehicle accidents, traffic enforcement, narcotics violations, welfare checks and assistance calls. Each officer is trained as a First Responder, with certifications in CPR and the use of the Automated External Defibrillator for life-threatening medical emergencies. All Patrol Division vehicles are equipped with Mobile Computer Terminals (MCT’s) which enable officers to receive calls for service, assist with criminal and motor vehicle enforcement, and prepare investigative reports. All Patrol Officers wear a Body Worn Camera and Patrol vehicles are also equipped with Mobile Vision Recording devices. The Patrol Division is currently under the supervision of Operations Lieutenant O’Brien.
The Office of Professional Standards is responsible for receiving, processing, and supervising internal affairs investigations that involve allegations of criminal conduct and acts of misconduct made against members of the Police Division. The Office of Professional Standards ensures that allegations made against members of the Burlington City Police Department are thoroughly and objectively investigated to their logical conclusion. The Office of Professional Standards maintains a comprehensive index of all complaints received against all members. This information is submitted to the Burlington County Prosecutors Office on an annual basis.
The Records Division maintains all of the department’s incident, case and arrest reports, as well as motor vehicle crash reports. The Records Division is currently staffed by 3 full time civilian Records Clerks.
Motor vehicle crash reports are generally available 5 to 7 business days after the report is made and police incident reports are available 5 to 10 business days after the date of the incident. You will need to provide the records clerk with the incident report number and/or your name and the approximate date the report was made. It is recommended that you call our office to check the status of the report’s availability before coming to headquarters.
For OPRA Requests, please fill out the OPRA Request Form, which can be downloaded from the “reports and forms” tab, and submit it to the Records Bureau.
Crash Reports can be accessed online by visiting https://buycrash.lexisnexisrisk.com/. You will need your crash report number in order to access your report.
The Records Division is located at police headquarters and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., but is closed on all major holidays.
If you have any other questions concerning a police incident report or a motor vehicle crash report, you can contact the Records Division by phone at 609-386-0262 ext. 801
The Administrative Division is tasked with maintaining and managing the department’s New Jersey State Association Chiefs of Police Accreditation process, which includes collecting proofs of compliance, documenting adherence to established standards, assisting with staff inspections, advising on standards updates, department inspections, policy review, revision and implementation. Additionally, the Administrative Division prepares and updates general orders, written directives, policies, procedures and regulations governing matters that affect the entire department. Other responsibilities of the Administrative Division include fleet management and coordinating departmental training.