Delran Township Police Department

Be secure — not sorry. Review this list of safety tips to help protect yourself from vehicle theft:

☐ Park in well-lit areas.
☐ Close and lock all doors and windows.
☐ Hide valuables out of sight.
☐ Do not leave your keys in the vehicle.

The Delran Police Department is currently investigating a Robbery that took place on July 24, 2024 around 12:17am at the 7-Eleven located at 3111 Bridgeboro Rd. If anyone has seen or knows the subject pictured, please contact the Delran Police Department at 856-461-4444 or you can submit a tip through our website at https://delranpolice.opsnetwork.org/tips.

Dear Delran Community,
We're excited to announce an update to our website ( www.delranpolice.org ) that we want you to be a part of! The Delran Police Department is now offering free email subscriptions to our News, Alerts and Press Release features, ensuring you stay informed about everything happening in our neighborhood.
What's New?

1. News Subscription: Get the latest community news, safety tips, and local events delivered straight to your inbox. It's the perfect way to stay connected.
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4. Special Needs Registry: Special Needs Registry is a voluntary service open to all citizens. The registry was created to help police officers and other emergency service personnel to better assist residents with special needs in the event of an emergency by providing those first responders with vital information regarding a registrant’s disability, emergency contact information, a physical description and current photograph of the registrant. The goal of the Special Needs Registry is to ensure all residents who have Special Needs are able to get the help and support they need in a time of emergency or during interaction with Law Enforcement, Fire or EMS personnel.
Register: https://delranpolice.opsnetwork.org/special-needs-registry

Straight... to Treatment

Those who are struggling with substance abuse and have been thinking about seeking help can do so at the Delran Township Police Department on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

This program, known as Straight ... to Treatment, is available to everybody, regardless of residence.
If quitting drugs is something you have been considering, please come in and discuss it. It could change your life.

No appointment or insurance necessary.

For more information please visit www.straighttotreatment.com

Update: Owner was located.

We are trying to locate the owner of this dog that was found on Norman Ave.

Please contact 856-461-4444

UPDATE: Hartford Road is back open.

****Traffic Advisory*****

Motor vehicle accident occurred at Hartford Rd and Bridgeboro Rd. Hartford Rd will be closed from Conrow and Bridgeboro due to wires down. Please seek alternate route.

Haines Mill Road PSEG Update | Delran Township Currently, the PSEG Overhead team is working on Haines Mill Rd. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. They are setting poles, pulling in new wire, and transferring existing construction to new poles. The supervisor expects two more weeks of work to be completed by the week of June 24th, weather permitting.

We are trying to locate the owner of this dog that was found on Leon in the area of the baseball field
Please contact 856-461-4444

The Delran Police Department wishes to announce the retirement of Confidential Secretary Kathy Facciponte on June 1, 2024.

Kathy started with the Department in November of 1999 as a Records Clerk. She then moved up to her current position in 2010. Kathy has been an essential employee throughout the years and has been a great asset to the Department.

We all wish her and her husband Bill a happy, healthy and long retirement!!! We wish you nothing but the best and YOU will be sorely missed!!!!!

We are trying to locate the owner of this dog that was found in the area of Leon Ave & 5th St.
Please contact 856-461-4444

We are trying to locate the owner of this dog that was found in the area of the Tenby Chase Soccer Fields.
Please contact 856-461-4444

Attention Residents:
Road work on Suburban Blvd will tentatively commence on or about Monday, June 10, 2024 and will proceed until the project is completed (approximately 4-6 weeks). Please be cautious while driving in the area during this time and seek an alternative route when possible.

The Delran Township Police Department will be attending this year’s Delran STEM Fair on Monday, May 20th at the Delran High School. All are welcome to attend. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Going away for Memorial Day weekend? Not sure if your child safety seats are properly installed? Not to worry!!! We will be having a FREE Child Safety Seat Checkpoint on May 18, 2024 from 10am-2pm at the Delran Fire House 1020 Chester Ave.

Come out to get your child safety seat inspected by our dedicated technicians and see the Fire Trucks. We will also have gun locks available and Medication drop off box.

Attention residents:

Please check your vehicles to see if someone has entered them overnight. Please remember to lock your vehicle doors, we received multiple reports of vehicles entered.

Last night incidents were reported on Brown, Ithaca, Colby, Baylor, Drexel, 5th, and Moravian.

Report any suspicious activity by calling the Delran Police at 856-461-4444 or 911 in the event of an emergency.

This Saturday, April 27th is the DEA National Drug Take Back day! Don't be the dealer! Clean out your medicine cabinets and dispose of old medications.

From 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. you can drop off medications at our police station 900 Chester Ave. Delran Acceptable forms of medication are tablets, pills, and patches. Liquids and syringes cannot be accepted.

For more information and a collection site near you, visit DEATakeBack.com.

Last month, the Delran Police Department held its annual departmental in-service training and 2023 awards presentation.

Congratulations to the following officers!

Meritorious Service Award:
Was presented to Sgt. William Marshall for his actions on May 25th, 2023, where he responded to Edgewater Park to assist in searching for a suspect in a stabbing. Sgt. Marshall was able to locate the suspect and assisted in taking them into custody.

Meritorious Service Awards:
Were presented to Ptlm. Christopher Clawges and Ptlm. Bryan Kirk for their actions on September 28th, 2023, where they were able to safely deescalate a dangerous situation involving a juvenile in possession of a large knife threatening to harm themselves through meaningful dialogue and sound tactics.

Meritorious Service Award:
Was presented to Ptlm. Erdem Ucak for his actions on December 28, 2023, where he responded to a call for assistance in Edgewater Park for an apartment fire. While on scene, Ptlm. Ucak utilized his experience as a fire fighter and ascended a ladder to rescue an elderly male who was trapped on his second story balcony prior to it becoming engulfed in flames; saving him from serious injury.

Exceptional Service Award:
Was presented to Ptlm. Patrick Reeves for his actions on March 10th, 2023, where he conducted a motor vehicle stop and determined the operator of the vehicle to be under the influence of alcohol. Following the impaired driver’s arrest, Ptlm. Reeves located an illegally possessed firearm in the vehicle.

Exceptional Service Awards:
Were presented to Ptlm. Travis Karpen, Pltm. Christopher Clawges, and Ptlm. Tyler Malia for their actions on August 8th, 2023, where they responded to a call for a theft of a vehicle containing three juvenile children. Through personal efforts and quick actions, these officers located the three abducted juvenile children and had them reunited with their families.

Exceptional Service Awards:
Were presented to Sgt. Kevin Ambrose, Det. Joseph Wagner, Ptlm. Christopher Gonzalez, and Ptlm. Patrick Reeves for their actions on December 22, 2023, where they responded to a scene of a motor vehicle crash and the occupants of the vehicle fled the scene on foot. At the scene of the crash, these officers located an illegally possessed firearm. Through their investigative efforts and team work, these officers were able to locate the individuals that fled the scene. The subjects were arrested and charged accordingly.

Life Saving Awards:
Were presented to Ptlm. Christopher Clawges and Ptlm. Patrick Reeves for their actions on May 6th, 2023, where they responded to a medical emergency for an unconscious male. These officers helped restore cardiopulmonary function by utilizing CPR and their department issued AED on the male. Through their actions, medical personnel were able to provide additional medical assistance when they arrived on scene and transport the male to the hospital for further treatment.

Honorable Service Award:
Was presented to Ptlm. Tyler Malia for his actions on July 19th, 2023, where he responded to TD Bank for a male attempting to cash fake checks. When Ptlm. Malia arrived, the male fled on foot and a foot chase ensued. Ptlm. Malia was able to apprehend the male and safely take him into custody without any injuries.

2023 Mayor’s Award:
Was presented to Ptlm. Erdem Ucak for consistently demonstrating dedication and service to the community and for improving the outreach and engagement between the police and the people of Delran.

2023 Officer of The Year Award:
Was presented to Ptlm. Tyler Malia. Ptlm. Malia best exemplifies the high professional standards of the department and has consistently performed assigned duties in an exemplary manner throughout the course of the calendar year. By conducting himself with a high degree of professionalism and leading the department in all aspects of his duties; while maintaining the respect of his co-workers and the community he serves. Ptlm. Malia has exemplified what it means to be a Delran Police Officer.

Thank you to Creative Change Counseling for proving our officers with lunch today!

Delran Township Police Department will be participating in the Distracted Driving Crackdown Campaign for the month of April. Remember to keep you Eyes up, phones down! Help keep our roads safe by avoiding distractions behind the wheel.

Interested in becoming a Delran Township Police Officer? The NJ Civil Service Law Enforcement Entry Level Exam is now open and accepting applications until 4pm on April 1, 2024.

TTRENTON, NJ - The New Jersey Civil Service Commission (CSC) announced on March 1, 2024, that applications are open for the entry-level law enforcement exam (LEE) and will be accepted until Monday, April 1, 2024, at 4:00 PM.

“CSC is pleased to share that 130 jurisdictions and three State departments opted in for the 2024 LEE cycle, which is indicative of many job opportunities for New Jerseyans interested in rewarding careers in law enforcement,” said Allison Chris Myers, Chair & Chief Executive Officer of CSC.
https://nj.gov/csc/about/pressreleases/2024/pdf/20240302_LEE.pdf

We would like to congratulate and thank Patrolman Erdem Ucak for his selfless dedication to the community. Last night, Patrolman Erdem Ucak was presented with the Valor award from Edgewater Park Township. On December 28, 2023, Ptl. Ucak responded to a fire at the Edgewater Manor Apartment complex in Edgewater Park Township. Ptl. Ucak and Ptl. Isael Torres-Jimenez (Beverly City Police Department) put their lives on the line to save a male still inside the fire.

We are trying to locate the owner of this dog that was found in the area of Stewart Ave.
Please contact 856-461-4444

Update: Clean up is complete and all lanes are now open.

Update: The left and center lanes of Rt 130 N at the intersection of Fairview Blvd. are open. The right lane and shoulder are now closed. Please proceed with caution as workers are still on scene completing clean up.

Traffic Alert:

The left and center lanes of Rt 130 N at the intersection of Fairview Blvd. will be closed until further notice due to a crash. Please avoid this area if possible.

Thank you On The Grill for providing our officers with a great meal!

PRESS RELEASE:

Accreditation Assessment Team Invites Public Comment

Delran Township, Burlington County, NJ - A team of assessors from the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) on Wednesday February 7, 2024, will examine all aspects of the Delran Township Police Department policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services Chief James D. Mitchell announced today.

​“Verification by the team that the Delran Township Police Department meets the Commission’s “best practice” standards is part of a voluntary process to achieve accreditation, a highly prized recognition of law enforcement professional excellence”, Chief Mitchell said.

As part of this final on-site assessment, employees and members of the general public are invited to provide comments to the assessment team. They may do so by telephone or email. The public may call 856-780-2201 on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, between the hours of 10:00am – 11:00am. Email comments can be sent to [email protected]

Telephone comments are limited to 5 minutes and must address the agency’s ability to comply with the NJSACOP standards. Please contact Lieutenant Joseph Vasbinder at 856-461-4498 for information about the standards.

Anyone wishing to offer written comments about the Delran Township Police Department’s ability to comply with the standards for accreditation is requested to email the Accreditation Program Director at [email protected] or write the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053.

The Delran Township Police Department must comply with NJSACOP LEAP standards in order to achieve accredited status. Chief Mitchell indicated, “Accreditation results in greater accountability within the agency, reduced risk and liability exposure, stronger defense against civil lawsuits, increased community advocacy, and more confidence in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and respond to community needs.”

The Accreditation Program Director for the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police is Mr. Harry J Delgado, Ed.S. “The assessment team is composed of law enforcement practitioners from similar New Jersey law enforcement agencies. The assessors will review written materials, interview agency members, and visit offices and other places where compliance with the standards can be observed. Once the Commission’s assessors complete their review of the agency, they will report to the full Commission, which will then decide if the agency is to be granted accredited status”, Harry J Delgado stated.

Accreditation is valid for a three-year period during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting to their continued compliance with those standards under which it was initially accredited.

The New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police through its New Jersey Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission is the legitimate authority and accreditation agency in the state of New Jersey. For more information regarding the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission please write the Commission at New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission at 751 Route 73 North, Suite 12 Marlton, N.J. 08053 or email [email protected]

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