News & Upcoming Events

(6/5/2023)  Vendors, businesses, and community groups: Registration is now open to join us at South River's 13th annual National Night Out on Tuesday, August 1st. Click here for more information and a registration form.

(5/21/2023) The nationwide "Click it or Ticket" awareness campaign runs from May 22nd through June 4th. Click here for more information.

(5/19/2023) The South River Police Department is currently accepting applications for the positions of full time Police Officer and Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer. Click here for more information.

(5/6/2023)  Join us on Saturday, June 3rd at 9:00 AM for our annual Bicycle Rodeo & Public Safety Day! This year's event will be held at the Saint Mark Christian Academy parking lot (Morningside Avenue near Montgomery Street). Click here for more information.

(4/13/2023) 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. Click here for more information.

(4/6/2023) As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 22nd, 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.

(3/15/2023) 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.

(1/31/2023)  The South River Police Department is conducting an information session through the South River Office on Aging to educate older residents about fraud and scams that may target them. To help our efforts, click here to download the Elder Fraud Brochure then print and share it with older neighbors and family members who may not otherwise see it. Copies can also be obtained at Police Headquarters and through the South River Office on Aging. 

(1/23/2023)  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.

(12/20/2022) 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.

(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.

(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.