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.
National Telecommunicators Week
During National Telecommunicators week we want to take this time to recognize the unseen heroes of public safety, our dispatchers. Thank you to all of the men and women who play such an important role in keeping our communities, firefighters, EMS personnel and Officers safe on a daily basis. You are appreciated!
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#
Passing of Councilwoman Helen F. Hatala
Councilwoman Helen F. Hatala Obituary Helen F. Hatala, a lifelong resident of Burlington, NJ, passed away on March 19, 2022, at the age of 89. Helen‘s strong faith guided her life’s work in service to others. She taught over 50 years in both Florence Township and Trenton Public Schools. As an elected Burlington City Councilwoman since 1982, serving the Third Ward as an advocate for working families, Helen held many leadership positions during her tenure: Chair of the Public Works, Planning, and Celebration of Public Events Committees, Council Representative to the Land Use Board, and Trustee of Burlington Manor for over 35 years. In 2006, Helen was inducted into the Elected Officials Hall of Fame. In 2013, she was honored by the Women’s Leadership Alliance of South Jersey and the City of Burlington Democratic Committee for her continued dedicated service to the City of Burlington. Helen was a lifelong learner and a strong advocate for education who held multiple degrees: a BA in advocate Political Science and History from Douglass College, an M. Ed [...]