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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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**SCAM ALERT**
There has been an increase in a broad range of phone scams in Burlington County. Some of these scams are relating to: the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination cards, stimulus payment checks, and/or Sheriff Warrants. Most recently victims are being called from a number that appears to be from the Burlington County Department of Health or from the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department. Some of these calls are coming in as “Robocalls” and others the scammers are asking for money, Medicare information and other sensitive information. Please DO NOT give any financial or personal information such as Social Security and/or Medicare/Medicaid numbers over the phone! If you receive a call of this nature, please call the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department Special Investigations Unit at 609-265-5504. Thank you and STAY SAFE!!
Man Charged with Attempted Murder in Burlington City
BURLINGTON CITY - Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and City of Burlington Police Chief John Fine announced that a 39-year-old city resident has been charged with stabbing a man in the neck yesterday morning inside a house in the 500 block of Linden Avenue. Terrell Dennis, of the 100 block of East Federal Street, was charged with Attempted Murder (First Degree), Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose (Third Degree) and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Fourth Degree). Dennis was arrested yesterday evening in Camden and lodged in the Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly. A detention hearing will be held later this week. The investigation began after City of Burlington police officers were called to the residence just after 7 a.m. yesterday for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, they discovered that the victim, 28, had been stabbed in the neck with a kitchen knife. He was taken to a Trenton hospital, where he remains in critical but stable condition. The investigation quickly identified Dennis as a suspect. The motive [...]
Burlington County Animal Shelter is Filled to CAPACITY
The Burlington County Animal Shelter is filled to capacity. If you are able to give one of these precious animals a loving home, or even foster here's what you can do: If you are thinking of adopting, check out available animals by clicking the link below and be sure to read their bios. https://www.petango.com/.../Burlington-County-Animal... If you are interested in becoming a foster, please visit www.friendsofbcas.org and click the "support" tab. The shelter is waiving all adoption fees for dogs and cats for the next 30 days! Please help these animals get the loving home they deserve Shelter Hours: Mon-Fri by Appointment Noon – 3:30PM Thursday evening by Appointment 3:30 – 7PM Sat & Sun Walk-ins Noon – 3:30PM
