Monday - Friday
8:00 - 4:30
908.369.4313
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
908.369.4313
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
379 South Branch Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
Police
Chief of Police
Mike McMahon
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Police Department Updates
Hillsborough Police Department Recognizes 2023 Top Cops
Each year the Hillsborough Township Police Department selects two “Top Cops”, one from each Patrol Squad, to be recognized for their exceptional performance for the previous year.
The award recipient...
DEA National Take Back Day April 27th
The United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has declared Saturday, April 27th, National Take Back Day, a day to dispose of unneeded medications anonymously and at no cost.
The DEA b...
Do Not Drive Around Barricades
As spring weather can lead to road closures, the Hillsborough Police Department wants to remind residents not to drive around barricades on roadways. There could be hidden but dangerous conditions ahe...
- 2023 Internal Affairs Summary
- 2023 Major Discipline Reporting Form
- 2023 Diversity Report
- 2022 Annual Internal Affair Summary
- 2022 Annual Major Discipline Reporting Form
- 2022 Diversity Report
- 2021 Annual Internal Affair Summary
- 2021 Annual Major Discipline Reporting Form
- 2021 Diversity Report
- 2020 Census Demographics
- 2020 Annual Major Discipline Reporting Form
- 2020 Annual Internal Affair Summary
- 2019 Annual Internal Affair Summary
- 2018 Annual Internal Affair Summary
Welcome to the official website of the Hillsborough Township Police Department. We value our relationship with this community and realize the quality of service we provide is dependent upon effective communication and cooperation with our citizens. We have set and will continue to set high standards for our delivery of police services. Hillsborough is a special community that provides so many opportunities to those who live and work here. Our contributions to the betterment of Hillsborough would not be possible if we did not have the support of our Township Committee and Administrator, The other Municipal Departments of Hillsborough, The Somerset County Prosecutor, and most importantly, the residents of Hillsborough Township.
-Chief Mike McMahon
Hillsborough Township Police Department Mission Statement
The Hillsborough Township Police Department is committed to law and order, public safety, and public service. All personnel of the department are valuable members of the organization that serve the public professionally and with the highest degree of integrity. To this end, the Hillsborough Township Police Department is considered one of the finest in the region. This proud legacy is grounded in core values: loyalty, duty, respect, selfless-service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.
- Loyalty means to bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution and New Jersey Constitution.
- Duty means to fulfill your obligations.
- Respect means to treat people as they should be treated.
- Selfless-Service means to put the welfare of the public before your own.
- Honor means to live up to all of the department’s values.
- Integrity means to do what is right, legally and morally.
- Personal Courage means to face fear, danger, or adversity, whether physical or moral.
Hillsborough Township Police Department Values Statement
The primary values of the Hillsborough Township Police Department are three-pronged and include Integrity, Professionalism, and Fairness.
- Integrity: Members perform their duties honestly with an unquestioned respect for the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, this guaranteeing the rights of citizens.
- Professionalism: Members are unconditionally professional regardless of the situation or type of encounter.
- Fairness: Members pride themselves in being fair and using sound discretion when making decisions that affect individuals and the public as a whole.
Members of the Hillsborough Township Police Department are committed to providing efficient and effective police services with an emphasis on these core values.
Daisy Girl Scouts 2024
Super Sundaes
Coffee with a Cop
Super Sundaes
Winter Fun 2024
Super Sundaes
Blue Mass 2023
Mary Mother of God Church
Car Wash
Ice Cream "Cone-ection"
Memorial Day Parade
Super Sundaes February 2024
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- Project Medicine Drop
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- StopIt Crime Reporting App
- Reporting IRS Scams
- Reporting Identity Theft
- NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife
- NJ State Police
- Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office
- Animal Control Solutions
- New Jersey Victims of Crime Compensation Office
Policies
Frequently Asked Questions
Medication Drop
The Medication Drop Box is located inside the Police Lobby
- the drop is for Prescription pills only
- no sharps, aerosols or liquids
- no over the counter products
Temporary Handicap Placards
Fingerprints
Alarm Registrations
Records Bureau
Firearms
Permit for Concealed Carry of a Handgun
- Log on to the State of NJ Portal to complete your application Handgun Permit for Concealed Carry
- Complete the Permit to Carry Safe Handling & Proficiency certification
- Complete the Use of Force Training
- Civilian Carry Assessment and Range Evaluation
- Read the CCARE Protocol MEMORANDUM
- If you have lived outside of the State of NJ in the last ten(10) years, please fill out formm SP-066 (Consent for Mental Health Records) and upload it to your online application
- The total application fee is $218.00. Payment of $68.00 to the State Police of NJ is due upon submission of application and $150.00 is due to the Township of Hillsborough, payable by cash, personal check or Money order.
- Hillsborough Police Department will begin processing your application upon receipt of payment.
Firearms FAQs
Township ORI
New Jersey State Police