Police

Chief Michael McMahon would like to update our residents and visitors regarding the precautions that we are taking to protect both our citizens and our employees.

As a result of Covid-19, it has become necessary to put a temporary patrol response plan in place. This plan allows for our police officers to take reports over the phone for calls that do not require evidence to be collected, an on scene investigation to be conducted or otherwise require an officer to respond to a scene. Residents having incidents meeting this criteria shall give their information and telephone number to the dispatcher as normal and will be contacted back by an officer to determine the course of action and if a physical response is needed.

Our officers will be practicing social distancing and avoiding contact with you to the extent possible.

Non -emergency fingerprinting and all community policing events including our YMCA basketball nights will be suspended until further notice. Firearms applications will only be accepted online.

Residents needing to pick up a police report should contact the Records Bureau at 908-369-4584 before coming to the Police Department. Arrangements can be made to email or transmit a report in another fashion while avoiding unnecessary contact.

The Police Department Lobby is open however residents are encouraged to contact us by phone at 908-369-4323 before coming in if possible.

The goal of these temporary procedures is to help decrease unnecessary contact and reduce the risk of person to person transmission of novel coronavirus.

These are unprecedented times. There is no need to panic, but there is a lot of reasons to take this seriously and follow the advice of the CDC and Health Departments in order to "flatten the curve" as intended.

Rest assured, if you contact 911 with an emergency, you will receive the same professional response from our officers that you are accustomed to.

We must do our best to limit unnecessary exposure to our officers so that they are still able to serve you during this time. Thank you for your understanding.

Hillsborough is a strong community. Once we all move past this, I can assure you that the Hillsborough Township Police Department will return to normal operations.

Chief Michael McMahon

Yes, Police operations run 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

If you have an immediate emergency call 911.

The door to the Police Lobby is currently locked but staff is here. If you need to come to Headquarters to report an urgent matter, there is a red button located in the outside vestibule that will connect you with Somerset County Communications. They will alert the staff inside the department to your arrival

Yes, but please remember to wear a mask and maintain proper social distance. Remember, you can always report something by calling the Hillsborough Police Department non-emergency number at (908)369-4323.

A plan is in place which allows police officers to take reports over the phone for calls that do not require evidence to be collected, an on scene investigation to be conducted, or otherwise require an officer to respond to a scene. Residents having incidents meeting this criteria shall give their information and telephone number to the dispatcher as normal and will be contacted by an officer to    determine the course of action. 

The Hillsborough Police Department is highly committed to maintaining strict safety standards for the public as well as for the officer and the department.  PPE will be worn by the officer when interacting with any member of the public, as well as maintaining a safe social distance.  These procedures are in place to protect the public as well as the officer

Yes, If you would like to donate any PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) to the department, you can send an e-mail to struzienskic@hillsboroughpd.org or call the department at (908)369-4323 and arrangements will be made to have the items picked up. The Hillsborough Police Department is extremely grateful for your donations!

The Medication Drop Box remains closed during the time. Please hold on to your unused/expired medications until the Drop Box is open again

Temporary Placards are available by appointment only. Please call Lucy Bush for instructions and to schedule your appointment. (908)369-3344

Non-emergency Fingerprinting will be suspended until further notice. If you have any questions about the Fingerprinting process please contact Lou Walakonis by email walakonisl@hillsboroughpd.org or by phone (908)369-4323 x-7665

Any questions pertaining to Alarms or new Alarm registrations please email Danielle Gilleece at gilleeced@hillsboroughpd.org or by phone (908)369-4323 x-7635

• The Records Bureau is fully operational. You may contact the Records Bureau personnel directly by phone (908)369-4584, by email Erica Lenzo lenzoe@hillsboroughpd.org or Mary Decker deckerm@hillsboroughpd.org or by FAX (908)369-5320.
• To obtain a Motor Vehicle Accident Report: please visit policereports.us or you may call the Records Bureau directly, you may also send a request by email or fax.
• All other records-to obtain an Investigative report, CAD report or Arrest records please call or email for specific instructions. You will need to complete & sign a Records Request form as well as provide appropriate credentials to verify your identity.
• Government Agency/ FBI, Law enforcement, Military requests for Background checks please email or FAX your request, please be sure to include signed release forms.
• Department of Children & Families Child Protection & Permanency: please email or FAX your request for a records check.
• OPRA requests should be submitted through the Township website hillsborough-nj.org

Letters of request for Discovery should be mailed to 379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough NJ 08844 attn: Records Bureau