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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.
Burlington County Recovery Center
The Recovery Center serves as a “one-stop” destination where individuals can be paired with a recovery peer, and obtain information about treatment programs, recovery support services and community resources. Wellness activities and classes, and recovery groups are also scheduled and held here.
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Special Thanks to Amazon for Providing Lunch to our Officers for National Police Week.
Special thanks to Amazon who delivered lunch to our officers for National Police Week. Amy, Alexa, Dan and Keith thank you for being so great to our officers and community.
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.
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
Preschool and kindergarten registration is OPEN!
Please help us make sure that every eligible family knows about our wonderful, high-quality preschool program. Children must meet age and residency requirements. Please LIKE and SHARE! #preschoolregistration #kindergartenregistration #cityproud #citystrong
Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk
No need for a playbook when the winning move is clear: designate a sober driver! Fans Don't Let Fans Drive Drunk. #DriveSober #SuperBowlLVIII
Free Pop-up Food Pantry Saturday, February 10th
Free Pop-up Food Pantry Saturday, February 10th from 10:00 am to 11:30 am, in JFK Park, Wood Street, Burlington City, NJ. (Pedestrians enter through Keegan Recreation Center Parking Lot, 522 Wood Street.) Open to all NJ Residents with ID. Food Bank of South Jersey
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 [...]
🏠 Food & Housing Resource Fair 🏠
The Office of Congressman Andy Kim will be hosting a Food & Housing Resource Fair on Wednesday, December 20th at the MacFarland American Legion Post #79, 540 High Street, Burlington, NJ. Scan QR Code or see below for details.
Chanukah Menorah Lighting – Thursday, 12/14 at 5 pm, on the Riverfront Promenade
Chabad Jewish Center of Florence, Bordentown & Burlington Twp. and the City of Burlington, NJ invite you to celebrate a Chanukah Menorah Lighting tomorrow, Thursday, December 14th, at 5 pm, on the Riverfront Promenade (near the Anchor). Free admission, doughnuts, dreidels, chocolate gelt, and festive music. Visit FlorenceChabad.org/rsvp for more info. Happy Chanukah! #BurlingtonStrong
🐾🐾 Santa Paws Event – Saturday, 12/9/23 🐾🐾
Check out this awesome event happening tomorrow, Saturday, December 9th from 12:00 to 3:30pm at the Burlington County Animal Shelter. There will be bake sale items, gift bags and of course, pictures with Santa! There are so many fur babies that are in need of a loving home right now and Adoption fees are being waived! Please come out and show your support for the animals and maybe even meet your new best friend ⬇️⬇️ CLICK HERE TO SEE THE EVENT DETAILS ⬇️⬇️ https://www.facebook.com/events/355864450434643?ref=newsfeed
