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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.
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.
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PRESS RELEASE – October 21, 2021
PRESS RELEASE - October 21, 2021 On Thursday, October 7, 2021 at approximately 5:00PM, Burlington City Police patrols were dispatched to the Burlington City police station for a domestic violence complaint. During the course of the investigation, Adam Calderone, age 24 of Burlington City became aggressive toward officers and threatened to commit suicide. Officers determined that Calderone was a physical threat to both himself and others and attempted to have him seen at a mental health screening center at Virtua Hospital, Willingboro. At his time Calderone fled on foot and officers attempted to stop him. After a brief foot pursuit officers attempted to place Calderone into protective custody, however he physically fought and attempted to assault the officers. During this resistance and attack an officer fell to the ground and was injured. The officer suffered a serious neck injury and is still being treated. Calderone was subsequently charged with Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Administration of Law, and Disorderly Conduct. After being seen at a medical facility, Calderone was [...]
Attempt to Identify
The City of Burlington Police Department is requesting the public's assistance in INDENTIFYING the individual pictured below. If you have any information please contact Corporal Mercuri at mmercuri@burlingtonnj.us or via anonymous tip here on our website https://burlingtonpolicenj.com/tip-line/
PRESS RELEASE – 10/22/21
PRESS RELEASE - October 22, 2021 On Sunday, October 17, 2021 at approximately 12:28AM, Burlington City Police patrols were dispatched to 690 Rte 130 at Montagano’s Car Dealership for a report of several subjects pushing all-terrain vehicles away from the dealership. At the time of the call a Burlington Township Police patrol was traveling on Rte 130 in that area and responded to provide assistance. This officer observed three subjects with two all-terrain vehicles in the 500 block of Columbus Rd. All three individuals immediately fled on foot upon observing police presence. Additional officers responded and following a brief foot pursuit, Dahquan Lightfoot, age 21 of Trenton, NJ was taken into custody. During his arrest Lightfoot continued to aggressively resist officers. While placing Lightfoot in custody, officers found him to be in possession of a defaced handgun. Lightfoot was charged with Theft, Receiving Stolen Property, Resisting Arrest, Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Obstruction, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Certain Person Not to Possess a Weapon, and Possession of a Defaced Firearm. He was [...]
Thank You My Family Pharmacy, Burlington!
Thank you My Family Pharmacy, Burlington for volunteering to come to the station and give flu shots and vaccines yesterday. We appreciate the concern and continued support for our First Responders.
