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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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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 [...]
It is with extreme sadness that the City of Burlington Police Department announces the passing of our beloved K9 Zero.
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 [...]
