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Department NJ
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Riverside Police
Department NJ
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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.
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Honor
- Courage

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



Our Latest News Releases

Teens Charged with Weapons Offenses after Public Altercation
Published by Riverside Police NJ on 20/09/2023
Fight at Local Bar Leads to Aggravated Assault, Weapons Charges
Published by Riverside Police NJ on 09/09/2023
ARRESTS MADE IN SCHOOL GRAFFITI CASE
Published by Riverside Police NJ on 08/09/2023
Riverside Township Deploys Mobile Sign Board
Published by Riverside Police NJ on 30/08/2023
Now Hiring School Crossing Guards
Published by Riverside Police NJ on 11/08/2023Facts and Information
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Construction is underway for the Haunted Police Station! If you would like to register a vehicle for the trunk or treat portion of the event please email [email protected]. ...
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Love that!
Cant wait!!!!!!
Awesome job RPD..
Love haunted police station!
It s should be a good night
I'll definitely be registering for the trunk or treat.
Only thing more scarier, is a cop without ACCOUNTABILITY
Nice idea
Due to a series of burglaries in town, please remember to remove all valuables from your vehicle and lock the doors.
If you see something, say something. You can contact 911 or the non emergency line at (856)461-3434. Thank you.
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Will more patrolling and police presence during nighttime be in place?
Good information thank you
**Notice for Concealed Carry permit holders** Please see the the attached memorandum on Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation (CCARE) Protocol.
If you currently have a concealed carry permit, law enforcement shall provide individuals who need to requalify until December 31, 2023 to complete the requisite training to comply with the law. Failure to requalify under N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4(g) by December 31, 2023 will render the applicable individual's permit-to-carry invalid.
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I don't think this is mentioned in the 2nd Amendment.
