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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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PRESS RELEASE – 9/28/23
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at approximately 7:31 AM, the City of Burlington Police Department responded to the 1100 block of East Pearl St. for a report of a motor vehicle crash involving a vehicle and electric bicycle. Upon arrival, officers found that the rider of the electric bicycle sustained extensive injuries. He was transported by aeromedical to Cooper Trauma Center in Camden, NJ. The driver of the vehicle, a 28yo male from Howell, New Jersey remained on location. It is not believed that alcohol or narcotics played a part in the crash, however the incident remains under investigation. The electric bicycle rider was identified as Ivan Makaruha, age 35 of Burlington City, New Jersey. On September 23, 2023 Makaruha succumbed to his injures. This case is currently being investigated by the City of Burlington Police Department Traffic Unit and Criminal Investigation Division. Any person with information regarding this investigation is urged to call Detective Anna Czajka at (609) 386-0262, Ext 221 or message us on Facebook.
Mark you calendars for the Annual BCPD K-9 Car Show!!
Saturday, October 7th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the 200 and 300 blocks of High Street and the Riverfront Promenade. See flyers for additional details!
Outstanding Women of Burlington County 2023 Honoree – Detective Corporal Anna Czajka
From the Burlington County Women’s Advisory Council! We are honored to be able to recognize Anna Czajka, a Detective Corporal with the Burlington City Police Department, for the 2023 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Award for First Responders and Law Enforcement. The award ceremony, held on October 3rd, recognizes the honorees for their leadership and service to our community. Tickets to the event are available to purchase at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2023-outstanding-women-of-burlington-county-awards-reception-tickets-657631602827?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR2o4hWoEO1jTRiL2bEXsj6WMnRN399ruL30gXv7uYBlkG6pKIISa80mx_0
🏀 BOOKS VS. BADGES – CHARITY BASKETBALL GAME 🏀
Mark your calendars for the Books vs. Badges Charity Basketball Game!!! Join us Friday, March 10th at 6 p.m. at the Burlington City High School for a great cause. 2$ entry fee / tickets will be sold at the door. Come on out and support some of your favorite local hero's on the court! Check out our roster!!! Fine, Perro, O'brien, Zeuner, Clemente, Pruden, McKinney, Brown We hope to see you all there! #citystrong #booksvsbadges
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
Mini Family Festival – Wednesday, April 13th
First Lady Tammy Murphy, the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission & Southern Jersey Family Medical Centers, Inc. will be hosting the Mini Family Fest in Burlington City! Wednesday, 4/13, 10a-2p, state and local departments, community providers and partners will be helping connect residents to services they need. Register now: bit.ly/NNJFAMILYFESTIVAL
Big Idea Committee in Concert, Saturday, 3/26
Big Idea Committee in Concert at Lyceum Hall Center for the Arts, Sat Mar 26, 2022 - What's your BIG Idea? Together, with the audience, the Big Idea Committee goes on a musical journey of fun and games, adventure and exploration, acts of kindness, and, of course, song and dance! All in favor? Say, "AYE"! For tickets please visit: https://www.tickettailor.com/.../lyceumhallcenterf.../663955#
Civil Service Preparation & Mentoring Session
Interested in exploring a career in Public Safety and Law Enforcement? You are invited to a free information and mentoring session to help you apply, prepare for, and succeed in the Civil Service application process. No registration is required, just visit Moorestown Town Hall, 111 W. 2nd Street., Moorestown, NJ, on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at 7 pm. For more information, call Malikah Morris at 609-265-3120.
PlayStreets at the Winterfest
Mark your calendars for PlayStreets at the Winterfest - Saturday, February 19th from 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. For more information please contact rayshani@amazon.com
