It is with extreme sadness that the City of Burlington Police Department announces the passing of our beloved K9 Zero. Police K9 Zero was born on November 5, 2011 in Burlington City. K9 Zero started the Philladelphia K9 Academy in February of 2013. In May of 2013 he successfully graduated and became an Explosive Detection K9. Later on in his career, he decided that he wanted to work harder and was trained in article search and tracking. K9 Zero conducted hundreds of explosives searches for numerous towns in Burlington County and surrounding areas. He was deployed to Seasight Heights after the horrible explosion. Most importantly, he attended numerous community events, school functions and he was honored by many organizations. He was a big furry brother to Zoey and Karma. He believed that the police station was his and he was very protective of it. He loved everyone and he is thankful for everyone who loved him. He was diagnosed with Cancer in August of 2021 and despite being given 2-4 months, he stayed for [...]

NJ Safe Passing Law: Protecting All Who Share the Roads Takes Effect March 1, 2022   Starting today, the NJ Safe Passing Law (NJSPL) (A5570/S2208) goes into effect. The new law provides clear rules of the road for all motorists about when and how to pass people sharing the road on foot, on bicycles, on scooters, wheelchairs or in other legally permitted ways to travel other than a motor vehicle.  The Safe Passing Law requires drivers to use “due caution” whenever they see vulnerable people on the road. The law states that: -  Drivers must follow all current no-passing, no speeding laws AND move over a lane if there’s one to move into. -  On a single-lane road, drivers must allow at least a 4-foot safety zone when they pass.   -  If 4 feet is not possible on a section of road, drivers must slow to 25mph and be prepared to stop until they can pass safely without endangering those sharing the road. 2021 was the deadliest year on New Jersey’s roads in 14 [...]