News & Upcoming Events

(10/3/2024) As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 26th, South River Police Department is reminding residents to properly dispose unneeded items in their medicine cabinet. 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.

(9/6/2024) 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.

(9/5/2024) The South River Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Police Dispatcher (Full-Time & Part-Time). Click here to view the hiring notice. Click here to download and print the application. Completed applications should be submitted as soon as possible.

(8/21/2024) 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.

(6/22/2024) Are you 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.

(4/29/2024) The South River Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of School Crossing Guard. Click here for more information.

(4/11/2024) The South River Police Department is reminding residents about the Middlesex County Special Needs Registry. A joint effort between the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office and the South River Police Department, this free voluntary program provides useful information to first responders in order to better assist those with a mental or physical disability during an emergency or police encounter. Click here for more information.

(3/19/2024) 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.

(1/24/2024) 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.

(10/13/2023)  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.

(8/25/2023) The South River Police Department is currently accepting applications for the position of Class III Special Law Enforcement Officer. Click here for more information.

(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.