Hillsborough New Jersey

Chief of Police

Mike McMahon

Contact Us

Dial 911 For Emergencies

Non Emergency

908-369-4323

Police Reports

908-369-4584
MVA Crash Reports

Police Pages

Documents & Forms

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

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.

The Hillsborough Township Police Department unconditionally provides proactive service with the highest level of performance. Members of the organization pride themselves in protecting the public from crime and hazards and providing innovative solutions to community concerns. This service results in a solid partnership between the police and the community for which none can compare.

Police Department Updates

New Flashing Light Stop Signs

September 27, 2023

The Township has installed flashing crosswalk signs at the following locations: Amwell/Marshall, Amwell/Pleasant View, Triangle/Van Zandt, and Triangle/Perrine Pike. Drivers are reminded that they mu...

Marshall Road is Now Right Turn Only

August 23, 2023

As a result of the adoption of Ordinance #2023-06 on June 13th, 2023, residents should be advised that the intersection of Marshall and Amwell Roads is now right turn only. Left turns and trav...

School Bus Safety

August 23, 2023

Now that school is in almost in session - Hillsborough Police Department would like to remind Hillsborough residents of the following school bus safety tips - Never pass a stopped school bus when ligh...

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.