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.
**ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS**
ย Sheriff James H. Kostoplis wants to remind Senior Citizens of Burlington County, that the Burlington County Sheriffโs Office offers FREE home security inspections! ย What this free program covers: ย -Home security inspections/suggestions -Emergency battery lights -Installations of locks -Installation of door viewers (door peepholes) -Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors ย In order to be eligible for this free program: ย -Applicants must be at least age sixty (60) -Applicants must live in Burlington County ย If you have questions about this program or would like to submit an application, please contact the Senior Services Unit at 609-265-5796. ย ย ย See insights and ads Boost post ย ย Like ย ย ย Comment ย ย Share ย ย
Accreditation On-Site Assessment
Thank You to New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Accreditation Assessors Chief Frank LoSacco and Lieutenant Brian Boucher who assisted the City of Burlington Police Department with the Accreditation on-site assessment yesterday. ย A special thanks to the community and our fellow law enforcement members for showing their support during the on-site assessment. Also, thank you to our Accreditation Manager Lieutenant Michael Ekelburg and Matthew Wiesniewski for their hard work with this process. ย ย
PRESS RELEASE – 3/21/24
On Thursday, March 21, 2024 at approximately 3:44AM, Burlington City Police patrols were dispatched to Mitchell Court for a report of two (2) subjects breaking into motor vehicles. As patrols arrived, they observed a vehicle leaving Mitchell Court onto Mitchell Ave at a high rate of speed. Officers made an attempt to catch up to the vehicle as it continued at a high rate of speed and eventually crashed into a fence in the 500 block of High St. Two (2) occupants exited the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers pursued both individuals and were able to apprehend them after a brief pursuit. Further investigation revealed that the subjects broke into a total of four (4) vehicles in Burlington City. One (1) of the vehicles was stolen from a residence on Bordentown Rd., but was abandoned when it became disabled on Mitchell Ave. In addition, the vehicle that was used to flee the area was previously reported stolen in Philadelphia, PA. Eric Santos, age 28 of Riverside, NJ and Valentin Paulino, age 23 of Camden, [...]
**ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS**
ย Sheriff James H. Kostoplis wants to remind Senior Citizens of Burlington County, that the Burlington County Sheriffโs Office offers FREE home security inspections! ย What this free program covers: ย -Home security inspections/suggestions -Emergency battery lights -Installations of locks -Installation of door viewers (door peepholes) -Smoke/carbon monoxide detectors ย In order to be eligible for this free program: ย -Applicants must be at least age sixty (60) -Applicants must live in Burlington County ย If you have questions about this program or would like to submit an application, please contact the Senior Services Unit at 609-265-5796. ย ย ย See insights and ads Boost post ย ย Like ย ย ย Comment ย ย Share ย ย
Pre-school and Kindergarten Registration
The City of Burlington School District registration is open for all NEW 3, 4, and 5 year-old district children for the 2024-2025 school year. You can start the registration process today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link below: ย https://genesis.c2.genesisedu.net/burlington/openReg?screen=welcomeScreen&action=form&fbclid=IwAR3kxJ3l_eKDFC9xIsTWIgZsnQw5Oubd9WpCREI8OLTNlHs0xzk0WRmMZ2Y
๐ง ๐ง ROAD CLOSURE ๐ง ๐ง
Mill Road from Wood Street to Cox Farm Road will be CLOSED to all traffic until further notice, due to a water main break. Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Thank you!
TRAFFIC ALERT – 1/24/24
Mill Road from Wood St to Cox Farm Rd will be closed to all traffic Wednesday January 24, 2024 from 9:00am through most of the day until repairs are completed. Please avoid the area and seek alternate routes.
Nationwide Emergency Alert **TEST** Today @ 2:20 p.m.
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐!!!! ย Today, Oct. 4th at 2:20 p.m. ET, there will be a nationwide emergency alert test on cell phones, wireless devices, radios, and TVs. ย ย This is a standard test that occurs at least once every three years. No action is needed. For more information: ย https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/national-test-2023?fbclid=IwAR1zI7vmADgBO6epEipJxG5ZrnzuS9cqHBL5tPZS85_pWyH1XIPyJ_LD-MU ย
Remember to Move Over for Emergency Vehicles
Slow down and move over for stopped emergency vehicles on the side of the road! It's the LAW, and it could save a life. #slowdown #moveover
Accreditation On-Site Assessment
Thank You to New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police Accreditation Assessors Chief Frank LoSacco and Lieutenant Brian Boucher who assisted the City of Burlington Police Department with the Accreditation on-site assessment yesterday. ย A special thanks to the community and our fellow law enforcement members for showing their support during the on-site assessment. Also, thank you to our Accreditation Manager Lieutenant Michael Ekelburg and Matthew Wiesniewski for their hard work with this process. ย ย
Pre-school and Kindergarten Registration
The City of Burlington School District registration is open for all NEW 3, 4, and 5 year-old district children for the 2024-2025 school year. You can start the registration process today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or by clicking the link below: ย https://genesis.c2.genesisedu.net/burlington/openReg?screen=welcomeScreen&action=form&fbclid=IwAR3kxJ3l_eKDFC9xIsTWIgZsnQw5Oubd9WpCREI8OLTNlHs0xzk0WRmMZ2Y
2024 Youth Police Academy
We are now accepting applications for the City of Burlington and Edgewater Park Township Police Department's Youth Police Academy.ย Applications are available for pick up at both Edgewater Park Township Police Department and Burlington City Police Department. All completed applications must be received by May 24, 2024.ย If you are unable to pick up an application you can click the link below to complete and print the application to submit. Fillable YPA Application