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Welcome to City Of Burlington Police Department
The City of Burlington Police Department is Accredited through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. Our Department strives to be a model Law Enforcement Agency through commitment to excellence and partnerships with our community. With core values of Integrity, Professionalism and Service we will continue to enhance the quality for all residents of the City of Burlington.
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the City of Burlington Police Division is to ensure the best quality of life for our citizens through partnerships with the community, enforcement of the law, and the provision of a safe environment. We will act professionally, and ensure that all officers conduct themselves with the highest level of moral and ethical standards.
Straight to Treatment
It is a program created to help those that are caught in the powerful grip of addiction and substance abuse – but would like to break free – with the opportunity to be connected to a program to assist them with overcoming their addiction. You do NOT need insurance to participate.
Volunteers of America Delaware Valley (VOADV) is a local affiliate of national, non-profit organization, Volunteers of America, and provides essential services to our community’s most vulnerable individuals. Each year, we serve more than 13,000 individuals throughout the southern New Jersey and Philadelphia region and operates more than 40 high quality, outcome-driven assistance programs – from homelessness, reentry, veteran’s assistance and affordable housing services to specialized programs for individuals with addiction, traumatic brain injury and/or intellectual disabilities.
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Congratulations Kiyan!
Congratulations to Kiyan Hammond on receiving the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office PROCOPS Award, Citizen Hero Award for his action during a house fire in January of 2024. Thank you to his family present at the Award Banquet.
Hope One of Burlington County Schedule and Locations – May 2024
Check out Hope One of Burlington County's schedule and locations for May 2024. Please take a moment to look over the support and resources offered
📢📢 Calling all parents and guardians! 📢📢
Please join the City of Burlington School District and the City of Burlington Police Department on Wednesday, May 8th for a Student Arrival/Dismissal Discussion at 6:00 PM at Wilbur Watts School. We will discuss student arrival & dismissal for all District schools. Email questions in advance to cbsdinfo@burlington-nj.net. RSVP in ParentSquare: https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/32560190 Or email your RSVP to: cbsdinfo@burlington-nj.net
Thank you Amazon!
A huge thank you to our friends at Burlington Amazon (ACY2) for their recent donation of household items. We will pay it forward by giving these items to a resident in need.
Mayor’s Community Cleanup – Saturday, April 20th
Volunteers are needed for the Mayor's Community Cleanup on Saturday, April 20th! Check-in is 10:00 a.m. at the Riverfront Promenade.
K9 Unit Fundraiser at J&B Bakery
What a success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our K9s. Thank you Batman, SPO Wrestling, Live Danger and of course JB Bakery. Steve, we are so thankful for your generosity and your hardworking staff.
👟👟 Help Spread the word for our Brothers and Sisters in Blue at the Burlington Township Police Department 👟👟
Put on your running shoes and join the Burlington Township Police FOP Lodge #84 in a 5k run, the 2nd annual ‘Cardio for Cosmo’ Memorial 5k run honoring fallen Detective Steven T. Cosmo #3099. Detective Cosmo impacted the lives of so many people and it is our job to now honor and remember him for the loving, caring, dedicated man that he was. This event is a memorial 5k run with the intention of memorializing Detective Cosmo and giving back to the programs that help provide suicide prevention assistance to our country’s law enforcement and military personnel. Signups are now OPEN and anyone who signs up by April 8, 2024, will receive a t-shirt with their sign up! Link is below for sign ups AND donations! https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Burlington/CardioforCosmoMemorial5K1Mile?fbclid=IwAR17acxLRqwAWokURtGla0AULGc6J4YEl1Q_yrIkXlmGl-hjbYO8YviMxRI_aem_AZQj6dYvgmkVe6dkBlwJCOEogjl92b2IWZorschuABSdUPXCD-6u6izo-GIkrSVNQGAhdUHIfznhTxEVMhhlNnWk
Pre-school and Kindergarten Registration
The City of Burlington School District registration is open for all NEW 3, 4, and 5 year-old district children for the 2024-2025 school year. You can start the registration process today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link below: https://genesis.c2.genesisedu.net/burlington/openReg?screen=welcomeScreen&action=form&fbclid=IwAR3kxJ3l_eKDFC9xIsTWIgZsnQw5Oubd9WpCREI8OLTNlHs0xzk0WRmMZ2Y
2024 Youth Police Academy
We are now accepting applications for the City of Burlington and Edgewater Park Township Police Department's Youth Police Academy. Applications are available for pick up at both Edgewater Park Township Police Department and Burlington City Police Department. All completed applications must be received by May 24, 2024. If you are unable to pick up an application you can click the link below to complete and print the application to submit. Fillable YPA Application
PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT – Tuesday, 2/6/24
PUBLIC HEARING ANNOUNCEMENT for John F. Kennedy Park Improvement Project, Jakes’ Law Inclusive Playground, to be held at City Hall, Tue., Feb. 6, at 7 pm The City of Burlington is seeking funding through the State of New Jersey Green Acres Program for improvements at John F. Kennedy Park, located at 560 Wood Street, Burlington City, NJ 08016, near the intersection of Wood Street and Route 130 South. The City of Burlington proposes to create the following new facilities at John F. Kennedy Park: an inclusive Jake’s Law Playground. A concept plan showing the proposed changes, a preliminary cost estimate, and an environmental impact assessment for the project can be found at: https://www.burlingtonnj.us/newsdetail_T3_R1680.php. The public is encouraged to attend a public hearing to learn more about the proposal and to ask questions or provide comments on the proposed plan on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held in person as part of the regularly scheduled Common Council meeting scheduled to be held at Burlington City Hall, 525 [...]
