Your Riverside Police
The members of the Riverside Police Department take great pride in our commitment to "Protecting and Serving" the residents, businesses, and visitors of Riverside Township.
Every day, we dedicate ourselves to safeguarding our community with vigilance, professionalism, and respect.
We recognize that effective policing is built on strong partnerships. Through a proactive community policing philosophy, we work to foster trust, transparency, and collaboration. Our officers immerse themselves in the life of the township—engaging residents through outreach initiatives, educational programs, neighborhood events, and ongoing dialogue designed to strengthen relationships and enhance quality of life.
Our award-winning community policing efforts have earned recognition from the New Jersey Attorney General, the New Jersey General Assembly, the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office, the Burlington County Chamber of Commerce, and ASIS International, among others. These honors reflect our unwavering commitment to innovation, service, and community partnership.
Above all, we strive to deliver the highest quality of police service while remaining grounded in our four core principles: Professionalism, Integrity, Honor, and Courage. These values guide every interaction, every decision, and every action we take as we proudly serve Riverside Township.
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Honor
- Courage
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Facts and Information
the Riverside Police Department
Presently employs 21 full-time Officers and one part-time Records Clerk. The full-time officers include the Chief of Police, three Lieutenants, three Sergeants, and two School Resource Officers.
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."
Call us at 856-461-8820
The full-time officers include the Chief of Police, Captain, Lieutenant, two Sergeants, twelve Patrolman, one School Resource Officer and one Class II Officer.
- Foot Patrols
- Bike Patrols
- Bicycle Registration
- Public Speaking
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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
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🎃👻 THANK YOU FOR A SPOOKTACULAR EVENT! 👻🎃
What an incredible time we had at our Fall Festival and Haunted Police Station!
Events like this would not be possible without the hard work, dedication, and support of so many wonderful people.
A heartfelt thank you goes to our officers and their families for volunteering their time, creativity, and energy to bring this event to life. From planning and decorating, to setting up, providing the scares, and cleaning up, your efforts made all the difference!
We also sincerely appreciate our Public Works Department, Township Committee, and Township Administrator for their continued support and assistance in making this event possible.
A special thank you to our law enforcement partners from Delran Township Police Department, Cinnaminson Township Police Department, Riverton Police Department - NJ, and NJ TRANSIT POLICE for helping us make this a safe and enjoyable evening for everyone.
Seeing everyone having fun, sharing laughs, and making memories is what makes events like this so special. Have a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃👻🚔
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Thank yall for always putting together an amazing night
Thank you our kids had such a great time
🚨🎃 TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT, RIVERSIDE! 🎃🚨
🍂👻 RIVERSIDE POLICE FALL FESTIVAL & NIGHT MARKET + HAUNTED POLICE STATION! 👻🍂
The wait is OVER! Join the Riverside Police Department TONIGHT from 6–9 PM for one of our biggest community events of the year!
🎉 HERE'S WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU:
🛍️ 80+ Vendors & Crafters
🚚 Food Trucks & Delicious Treats
🎶 Music & Entertainment
🎈 Inflatables & Family Fun
🍬 Trunk or Treat
🪓 Axe Throwing
🍺 Beer Garden (21+)
👻 AND THE RETURN OF THE HAUNTED POLICE STATION!
📖 This Year's Theme: FRACTURED FAIRY TALES 🩸
Your favorite childhood stories have taken a terrifying turn! Enter The Storytaker's twisted world, where fairy tales don't always have happy endings. Do you dare enter? 😱
Not into scares? No worries! The haunted walkthrough is completely optional, and there's plenty of fun for everyone outside!
📅 TONIGHT — Saturday, October 24!
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 1 W. Scott Street, Riverside, NJ
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION!
Bring the kids, invite your friends, support local businesses, and come enjoy an unforgettable night with your Riverside Police Department!
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This was my first year. What a fun night. Riverside this was amazing
What a great event you put together.
Every year just keeps getting better, great job!
Haunted Station shirts are IN!!!!
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