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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

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Riverside Township PoliceRiverside, NJ  5/18/2023 We are proud to recognize Lt. Louis Fisher for receiving the “LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARD”  by The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) #3020, this past weekend.   Lt. Fisher....
Riverside Township Police Riverside, NJ  5/5/2023   Riverside – This past Wednesday afternoon, the Riverside Police were dispatched to south Pavilion Avenue, for the report of a man with a knife threatening to kill the caller.  Riverside....
Riverside Township PoliceRiverside, NJ  4/25/2023 Riverside – Yesterday afternoon, a Riverside Township officer observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed along West Washington Street.  A traffic stop was conducted and the operator....
Riverside Township PoliceRiverside, NJ 3/13/2023 Riverside – This past Friday afternoon, the Riverside Township Police were notified of several people knocking on the doors of homes along Pulaski Avenue for the purpose of advertising solar services. ....

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Thank you to everyone who came out for the Memorial Day Parade in honor of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. To the fallen, we are forever thankful. ...

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Memorial Day Parade in honor of those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. To the fallen, we are forever thankful.Image attachmentImage attachment

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On Monday 5/29/23 Riverside's Annual Memorial Day Parade will take place to honor Veterans that made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. The parade will begin promptly at 9:30 am and road closures will begin at 9:00 am. “No Parking Signs” will be posted on Saturday evening 5/27/2023 and all vehicles that remain parked on the parade route after 8:00 am on 5/29/2023 will be ticketed and towed at the owners’ expense. Please ensure your vehicles are not parked on the below listed parade route.

The following roads will be closed during the course of the parade and will remain closed until the parade has been completed:

1) Pavilion Ave. from Lafayette St. to Fairview St.
2) Scott St. from Fairview St. to Bridgeboro St.
3) Bridgeboro St. from Henry St. to Scott St.
4) Palmer St. and Dauphin St. three blocks prior to Bridgeboro St.
5) All side access streets leading onto Bridgeboro St., Scott St. and Pavilion Ave.

Please come out and join us in honoring our military service members, past and present.

If changes are made to the parade schedule we will share them on our Facebook page as soon as we are notified. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and have a safe Memorial Day weekend!
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On Monday 5/29/23 Riversides Annual Memorial Day Parade will take place to honor Veterans that made the ultimate sacrifice serving our country. The parade will begin promptly at 9:30 am and road closures will begin at 9:00 am. “No Parking Signs” will be posted on Saturday evening 5/27/2023 and all vehicles that remain parked on the parade route after 8:00 am on 5/29/2023 will be ticketed and towed at the owners’ expense. Please ensure your vehicles are not parked on the below listed parade route.

The following roads will be closed during the course of the parade and will remain closed until the parade has been completed:

1)      Pavilion Ave. from Lafayette St. to Fairview St.
2)      Scott St. from Fairview St. to Bridgeboro St.
3)      Bridgeboro St. from Henry St. to Scott St.
4)      Palmer St. and Dauphin St. three blocks prior to Bridgeboro St.
5)      All side access streets leading onto Bridgeboro St., Scott St. and Pavilion Ave.

Please come out and join us in honoring our military service members, past and present.   

If changes are made to the parade schedule we will share them on our Facebook page as soon as we are notified.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation and have a safe Memorial Day weekend!

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Always a great parade and service. Thank you to all involved.

Crystal Manning

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