Important Numbers
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.
Quick Links
Backpack and School Supply Giveaway – 8/19
A Message from Senator Troy Singleton's Office: On Saturday August 19th from 10am-12pm at the Burlington County Emergency Services Training Center in Westampton we are giving away backpacks and school supplies! Event is first come, first served while supplies last. See below for details! If you’d like to donate items, you can drop them off at our office by Tues Aug 15th!
Cruzin on the River – Thursday, 8/17
Please join us for Cruzin on the River, featuring the sounds of Random Notes as well as great food-truck food and shopping. It all starts at 6 pm on Thursday, Aug. 17, on Historic Burlington's Riverfront Promenade. We hope to see you all there!
2023-2024 PRE-K Enrollment – LIFE Four Corners
Check out the flyer for more information about the promotion and school. For even more information, visit: www.life4cornersdaycare.org
Coach O’s Youth Camp
BCPD was honored to support our local youth during last week’s “Coach O’s Camp” through the Opportunity League and partners. BCPD paid registrations for youth from Burlington City and Edgewater Park Twp to attend the camp and Youth Summer League that finished two weeks ago. Sgt. Robert O’Brien, Ptl. Najah Pruden, and SRO Earl McQuarry attended the camp and helped with instruction and youth interaction. Thank you for your efforts! Thank you to Coach O, Chief Brett Evans from Edgewater Park PD, and our partners for making this a reality!
Lets join BTPD in honoring the life of Detective Steven T. Cosmo #3099
Lets join Burlington Township Police Department in honoring the life of Detective Steven T. Cosmo #3099 SIGN UP BY 4/1/23 TO RECEIVE A SHIRT! Put on your running shoes and join the Burlington Township Police FOP Lodge #84 in a 5k run, the first 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. https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Burlington/CardioforCosmoMemorial5K1Mile?fbclid=IwAR0jmX02qpjyOQbVuR8248Yshb7oJdLf6Oe-FXQfxJ_1ViEr-EwIC7Ugxm4
#KUDOS to our Officers
What an awesome post!!! Thank you Miss Evelyn for showing your support! We love you too (pictured below: School Resource Officer McQuarry and SLEO I Bivens) https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=526718376241076&set=pcb.526720156240898
Important Safety Message from the City of Burlington Public Schools and the BCPD
Please see an important safety message below from the City of Burlington Public Schools and the City of Burlington Police Department. As always, the safety of our students is paramount and all incidents will be taken seriously. Link for “Safe2SpeakUP”: https://www.burlington-nj.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=535102&type=d
Happy National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day!
Happy National School Resource Officer Appreciation Day to all the Burlington City SRO's! We appreciate your dedication to the students of Burlington City. Thank you for all you do!
Fallen Officer’s Memorial Reveal
Monday, November 22nd marks the 114th anniversary of the death of Officer George Gusrang, the first Officer killed in the City of Burlington Police Department's history. Our Honor Guard will be hosting a Fallen Officer's Memorial Reveal at 10:00 a.m. at City Hall (Belmont Street entrance at the flag pole). We will also be honoring the ultimate sacrifice of Officer Thomas Rogan, who was killed in the line of duty on July 4, 1914. All are welcome to attend.
Intellectual Disability Registration Event
Officers from the BCPD, along with Criminal Justice Students from RCBC will have registration for individuals with Autism/Intellectual disabilities on Monday, November 22nd from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the City of Burlington, 525 High Street, Burlington, New Jersey 08016. For more information, please contact Det. Anna Czajka at 609-386-0262 ext. 221 / aczajka@burlingtonnj.us or Dr. Amber Ciccanti at aciccanti@rcbc.edu.
