News & Upcoming Events

(9/7/2024)  As part of National Seat Check Saturday, the South River Police Department will be hosting a free Child Safety Seat Check event. Stop by South River Police Headquarters (61 Main Street) on Saturday, September 21st between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Officers who are nationally certified technicians will be on hand to inspect and assist with proper installation of child safety seats for any age - newborn through youth booster. Click here for more information.

(9/7/2024)  The South River Food Bank is seeing an increased need for assistance. In order to help them continue to assist residents in need, the South River Police Department is hosting a “Cram the Cruiser” food drive to help keep their shelves stocked. Donations of non-perishable food items as well as monetary donations will be accepted at South River Police Headquarters (61 Main Street) on Saturday, September 21st between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM.  Click here for more information.

(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.

(8/26/2024)  Are you interested in taking a more active role in crime prevention and safety in your neighborhood? Join us for South River River's Neighborhood Watch program. The next meeting takes place on Thursday, September 26th at 6:00 PM at South River Police Headquarters (61 Main Street). Click here for more information and a registration link.

(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.

(8/14/2024)  From August 14th through September 2nd, law enforcement agencies in New Jersey and nationwide will be joining the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the 2024 high-visibility Labor Day statewide "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" crackdown and awareness campaign. Click here for more 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.

(4/4/2024) As part of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27th, South River Police Department is asking residents to "spring clean" 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.

(3/19/2024) 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.