News & Upcoming Events

(11/25/2022)  With the holiday shopping season in full swing, the South River Police Department has a few reminders to help you protect yourself and help ensure your holiday season is enjoyable. Whether you plan on shopping in store or online, we encourage you to take a moment to review them. Click here for more information.

(11/2/2022)  The beards are back! For the 6th year, SRPD is participating in No-Shave November in an effort to raise money for cancer research. Click here for more information. Click here to support our efforts.

(10/14/2022)  From now until December 13th, help us raise funds for our community policing programs and events by simply donating gently worn and new shoes! We earn funds for each pair. Collected shoes are then given a second life by those in need. It’s a WIN-WIN! Click here for more information.

(10/12/2022)  As part of National Crime Prevention Month, the South River Police Department is reminding residents about our anonymous tip line and our Report-it online reporting form. Click here for more information on our anonymous tip line. Click here for more information on our Report-it online reporting form.

(10/3/2022) As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29th, South River Police Department is asking residents to check their medicine cabinets.  Unused, unwanted, or expired medications can be safely disposed of at our Project Medicine Dropbox. For more information on our Project Medicine Drop program, click here.

(9/4/2022) September is National Recovery Month. If you or someone you know is battling substance abuse and addiction, recovery help is available through the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office "Blue Cares" program. Click here for more information.

(8/25/2022) The South River Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of School Crossing Guard. Click here for more information.

(8/21/2022) Our Operation Blue Angel program allows our officers quick access to senior citizens and other eligible residents in the event of an emergency.  Click here for more details and enrollment information. 

(6/23/2022) Are you vacationing or travelling soon? Would you like an officer to check on your residence while you’re away? The South River Police Department is reminding residents of our Unoccupied Residence Program. Click here for more information.

(4/13/2022) The South River Police Department is reminding residents about our Special Needs Registry. The registry helps ensure residents in need of special assistance are able to get the help they need in the event of a police, fire, or medical emergency. For more information, view the Special Needs Registry webpage. Click here for more information.

(3/7/2022) The South River Police Department is reminding the community about how we communicate with our residents and the options available to receive information from us. To learn more  about our social media efforts and for information on receiving NIXLE text message alerts, email alerts, and emergency phone notifications, click here.

(1/28/2022)  Can we reach a representative from your business in the event of an emergency? Providing after hours emergency contact information through our Business Registration Program helps ensure we can. Click here for more information.