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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.
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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."
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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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- 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.
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The Riverside Township Police Department is proud to announce that three of its officers were recognized this morning at the annual Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) awards ceremony for their outstanding efforts in drunk-driving enforcement during 2025.
Ptl. Gabriel Gardner received the “Top Cop” award for Burlington County, recognizing him for making more drunk-driving arrests than any other officer in the county. Ptl. Nicholas Strough and Kevinn Tosta each received Recognition of Excellence Awards for their contributions to DWI enforcement.
The Riverside Township Police Department remains committed to proactive drunk-driving enforcement through specialized enforcement details, grant-funded initiatives, and ongoing officer training.
In 2025, Riverside officers conducted more than 2,600 motor vehicle stops, resulting in 103 arrests for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). These efforts reflect the department’s dedication to keeping Riverside Township roadways safe and protecting residents from the dangers posed by impaired drivers.
Congratulations to Ptl. Gardner, Strough, and Tosta, as well as all Riverside Township officers who have made impaired-driving enforcement a priority. Their commitment and hard work continue to make our community safer for residents and their families.
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Riverside Township Welcomes New Police Academy Graduate
Riverside Township Welcomes New Police Academy Graduate
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Riverside Township Police Riverside, NJ Blackwood, NJ - The Riverside Township Police are proud to announce the graduation of Ayden Conard f...70 CommentsComment on Facebook
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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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