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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 – 2/1/23
PRESS RELEASE February 1, 2023 On Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 12:39pm, Burlington City Police Patrols were dispatched to 100 Blue Devil Way at the Burlington City High School for a trespassing complaint. A Burlington City Police Department School Resource Officer at the school reported that an unknown subject gained entry into school and was discovered by a faculty member. When he was approached, the subject fled the school into a wooded area near James St. Responding officers quickly established a perimeter where the trespasser was last seen and obtained additional information from school officials. The Burlington City High School and St. Paul’s Parochial School issued a “shelter in place” for both facilities while officers continued their investigation. A Police K9 Unit was requested from New Hanover Police Department along with the Burlington City Police Department’s Unmanned Aircraft System. As these specialized units arrived on scene the trespasser was located and taken into custody. Additional investigation revealed that a 16 year old juvenile who was not a student at [...]
News Release – Death Investigation – 1/27/23
NEWS RELEASE January 27, 2023 Death Investigation On January 26, 2023, at approximately 2:37pm, the City of Burlington Police Department was dispatched to the area of Commerce Square Boulevard for a report of an unconscious person alongside the Delaware River. When patrol officers arrived, they found a male who was deceased. Detectives from the City of Burlington Police Department responded to the scene. The male was identified as a 38 year old Burlington Township resident. His name will not be released at this time. There were no obvious signs of foul play and the investigation revealed that he entered the water in the area of Riverbank and Wood Street the day prior, on January 25, 2023, where his vehicle was located by detectives. The body was turned over to the Burlington County Medical Examiner’s Office and the investigation is continuing. Assisting agencies in this case include the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and Burlington County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Volunteers of America – Job Fair – 1/23/23
Mark your calendars for the Volunteers of America Delaware Valley Job Fair on January 23, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information please see the link below: www.voadv.org/careers
