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.

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

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."

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

SUBMIT A CRIME TIP

This section describes how to report suspicious activity happening AS IT IS OCCURRING.

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

The following photos show an illegal dirt bike operator who sped through Riverside Township earlier this morning.  He was observed by officers traveling in a reckless manner, speeding and obstructing traffic along Pavilion Avenue, Fairview Street....
Riverside Township PoliceRiverside, NJAn intoxicated driver was arrested by Riverside Township officers yesterday after driving recklessly through a construction zone.  It was just before noon along Washington St when a female identified as Emma....
Riverside Township PoliceRiverside, NJ  Yesterday afternoon, in the area of Delaware Ave and Washington St, Riverside Township Police officers observed a male wearing a mask, recklessly operating an unregistered, off-road electric motorcycle....
Riverside Township PoliceRiverside, NJ A warrant for the arrest of 54 year old Curtis L. Thompson of Camden, NJ has been issued on charges of Eluding (2nd degree), Resisting Arrest by Flight (3rd degree) and Obstructing the Administration of Law....
 We are proud to announce that our own Riverside Township Patrolman Gabriel Gardner was presented with the "Law Enforcement Officer Commendation" award last night at the 36th Annual PROCOPS Awards Banquet.  The banquet is hosted by the....

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We'd like to remind everyone of our mobile speed sign and messaging board. We use this equipment to enhance neighborhood safety by slowing vehicles and giving drivers real-time feedback, while their traffic data helps the department identify and target problem areas.
If you would like to see the speed sign in your neighborhood, please complete the form (link below) to inform us of your issue and an officer with our Traffic Safety Unit will contact you.
Thank you!
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Wed like to remind everyone of our mobile speed sign and messaging board.  We use this equipment to enhance neighborhood safety by slowing vehicles and giving drivers real-time feedback, while their traffic data helps the department identify and target problem areas.
If you would like to see the speed sign in your neighborhood, please complete the form (link below) to inform us of your issue and an officer with our Traffic Safety Unit will contact you.
Thank you!
https://riversidepolicenj.org/speed-sign-request
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