News & Upcoming Events

Updated: 10/22/2020 @ 7:30 PM

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(10/21/2020)  As part of National Crime Prevention Month, the South River Police Department is reminding residents about our home security inspection program.  Is your home secure? Take advantage of this program to find out . Click here for more information.

(10/19/2020) As part of National Teen Driver Safety week, the South River Police Department is promoting the "Parent - Teen Driving Agreement" and making parents and teen drivers aware of 6 of the greatest dangers to teen drivers. Click here for more information.

(10/13/2020) Trick-or-treating is still on in the Borough of South River this year. However, the Borough will not be holding its annual Trunk or Treat event. In order to help you safely enjoy trick-or-treating and other Halloween season activities while COVID-19 is still a risk, the New Jersey Department of Health offers the following tips and information. Click here for more information.

(9/30/3030) The South River Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of school crossing guard (part-time / substitute). Click here for more details.

(9/12/2020) 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.

(8/21/2020) 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. 

(6/17/2020) Are you vacationing or travelling soon? Would you like an officer to check on your residence while you’re away? Click here to learn more about our Unoccupied Residence Program. 

(4/24/2020) 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 and an application, visit southriverpd.org/special-needs-registry

(3/5/2020) We're reminding the community about how we communicate with our residents and the options available to receive information from us. Click here for further details about our social media and instructions on how to sign up for text message alerts, email alerts and emergency phone notifications.