Your Riverside Police

The members of the Riverside Police Department take great pride in "Protecting and Serving" Riverside Township.

We recognize the importance of being community partners and have focused on a community policing philosophy. We attempt to immerse ourselves within the community and engage all members through numerous outreach programs and events.

Our award winning community policing efforts have been recognized by the New Jersey Attorney General, the General Assembly, the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office, Burlington County Chamber of Commerce, and ASIS International to name a few.

We strive to provide the highest quality of police service while maintaining our four core principals.

Learn how to anonymously report crime tips and information to the Riverside Police Department.

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the Riverside Police Department

Presently employs 20 full-time Officers and one part-time Records Clerk. The full-time officers include the Chief of Police, two Lieutenants, three Sergeants, thirteen Patrolman, one School Resource Officer.

In addition to our awards for community policing we have been recognized by Mother Against Drunk Driving, NJ Highway Traffic Safety Administration, NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police, 200 Club of Burlington County, and have been selected by Courier Post Readers as "Best of South Jersey."

The full-time officers include the Chief of Police, Captain, Lieutenant, two Sergeants, twelve Patrolman, one School Resource Officer and one Class II Officer.

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Our mission is to maintain the quality of life we enjoy, and to ensure Riverside is a safe place to live, work and play. Recognized by the New Jersey General Assembly, the Riverside Police Department has instituted an award-winning community policing program. It also has received awards from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), ASIS International and the Burlington County 200 Club.

Serving Riverside Township for over 100 years

Our Latest News Releases

 We are HIRING! Full-time and Part-time Police Officers. Please join us for an open house CAREER orientation to learn about becoming a Riverside Township Police Officer.When:  Thursday, February 13, at 6:30 pmWhere: ....

New Officer Sworn In

Published by Riverside Police NJ on 17/12/2024
Riverside - Last night, the Riverside Township Police Department welcomed Matthew Parrish as the newest full time member of the department. Matthew was sworn in at the township meeting in front of members of the department, committee members, family....
On December 12, 2024, Riverside Township Police Lieutenant Ron Brock proudly graduated from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Lt. Brock was a member of the 292nd session of the 11 week FBI National Academy, which consisted of men and women....
On the morning of October 8, 2024, Riverside Township Police were called out to investigate the report of a stolen motor vehicle on Jefferson Street. Patrol Officers were able to locate video of the vehicle leaving the area toward Delanco Township. Riverside....

Car Burglar Arrested

Published by Riverside Police NJ on 09/12/2024
On 11/12/2024, Riverside Police responded to several calls for service for reported burglaries to motor vehicles. Patrol officers responded and were able to locate video of the suspect breaking into vehicles and attempting to open several locked vehicles....

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