Burlington City Police Department

What Burlington City Police Department does

The Burlington City Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency headquartered at 525 High Street in the City of Burlington, New Jersey. It is a government entity accredited through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, operating under the authority of Burlington City government and serving residents, visitors, businesses, and the local school district within its jurisdictional boundaries. Core services include 911 emergency response, non-emergency police response, patrol, criminal investigations, internal affairs, records management, traffic enforcement, and municipal court support. The department operates specialized units including K9, Motorcycle, Traffic, Community Policing, and Honor Guard, and runs community programs such as the Youth Police Academy (jointly with Edgewater Park Township and Burlington Township Police Departments), Straight to Treatment addiction recovery, Project Medicine Drop, Police Chaplains, Operation Stars and Stripes, and an anonymous Tip Line. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the City of Burlington Police Foundation, provides supplemental funding for outreach, training, and equipment.

The department's technology stack is limited to standard law enforcement dispatch and records management systems, augmented by the consumer-facing Neighbors by Ring community surveillance platform. There is no public-facing API, no SDK, no documented AI/ML capability, and no proprietary software products. Operations are publicly funded through Burlington City municipal tax revenue; the department generates no commercial revenue and offers no fee-based citizen services. Strategic posture centers on community policing, cross-jurisdictional partnerships, and civic engagement via Nixle alerts, social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube), and recurring community events such as National Night Out, Holiday Parade, Bike Rodeo, Trunk or Treat, and Boardwalk festivals.

Name

Burlington City Police Department

Legal name

Burlington City Police Department

Website

https://burlingtonpolicenj.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burlington City Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency in Burlington, New Jersey, accredited by the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police, providing 911 response, patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and community programs to city residents, visitors, and the local school district.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Law Enforcement

NAICS

Police Protection (922120), Police Protection (92212)

SIC

Services-Detective, Guard & Armored Car Services (7381)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

Keywords

• Municipal law enforcement
• Police services
• Community policing
• Emergency response
• Public safety

Headquarters

HQ city

Burlington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Full-service municipal law enforcement agency providing patrol, criminal investigations (CID), internal affairs, records management, and professional standards for Burlington City, New Jersey. The department operates specialty units (K9, Motorcycle, Traffic, Community Policing, Honor Guard) and community programs (Youth Police Academy, Straight to Treatment addiction recovery, Project Medicine Drop, Police Chaplains) serving city residents, businesses, and visitors.

Product overview

Burlington City Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency providing core police services including patrol, criminal investigations, internal affairs, and records management. The department operates multiple specialty units (K9, Motorcycle, Traffic, Community Policing, Honor Guard) and community programs (Youth Police Academy, Straight to Treatment addiction recovery, Project Medicine Drop, Police Chaplains, Tip Line). The department is accredited through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and is supported by the City of Burlington Police Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Law Enforcement Services Full-service police department providing patrol, criminal investigations (CID), internal affairs, records management, and professional standards functions for the City of Burlington, New Jersey.
• Community Policing Unit Specialized unit focused on building relationships with the community through outreach programs, crime prevention initiatives, and neighborhood engagement.
• K9 Unit Police canine unit providing detection, search, and apprehension services.
• Motorcycle Unit Specialized traffic enforcement unit utilizing motorcycles for patrol and traffic management.
• Traffic Unit Unit focused on traffic enforcement, accident investigation, and traffic control for community events.
• Honor Guard Ceremonial unit representing the department at official events, parades, and memorial services.
• Youth Police Academy Joint program with Edgewater Park Township and Burlington Township Police Departments offering youth exposure to law enforcement careers and training.
• Straight to Treatment Substance abuse recovery assistance program connecting individuals struggling with addiction to treatment programs, with no insurance required to participate.
• Police Chaplains Spiritual support unit providing counseling and assistance to officers, victims, and community members during crises.
• Project Medicine Drop Prescription drug disposal program allowing residents to safely dispose of unused medications to prevent abuse.
• Operation Stars and Stripes Support program for military personnel and veterans.
• Tip Line Anonymous tip submission service allowing community members to report crimes or suspicious activity without identification.
• City of Burlington Police Foundation 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting the department through funding for outreach programs, specialized units, officer training, and equipment.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Trenton ThunderminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2025Annual Hometown Hero recognition event where local police officers are honored at Trenton Thunder Ballpark games. Officer Najah Pruden was the 2025 honoree.
• City of Burlington School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for helmet collection program for local students. The department collects new helmets in youth and adult sizes to promote bicycle and scooter safety for students who walk or ride to school.
• Edgewater Park Township Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint Youth Police Academy program allowing applications from both jurisdictions. Collaborative training and community engagement between the two departments.
• Burlington Township Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative Youth Police Academy program with applications available at all three police departments for youth in the community.
• Volunteers of America Delaware ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Straight to Treatment program that connects individuals struggling with addiction to recovery programs. This is a free program available to those without insurance.
• Burlington County Recovery CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecovery center serves as a one-stop destination where individuals can be paired with recovery peers and obtain information about treatment programs, recovery support services, and community resources.
• Pearl Pointe ApartmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Trunk or Treat community event held at Burlington City Waterfront. Residents can participate by decorating car trunks, donating candy, or volunteering.
• State Street Events LLCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvent management partnership for Boardwalk festivals and community events along the riverfront including Fall Fest and Holiday Village celebrations.
• New Jersey Department of Children and FamiliesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment shares information about LIHEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) to help residents with heating and cooling costs.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Burlington Township Police Department: Neighboring municipal police department of comparable size serving Burlington Township, NJ. Already a documented joint-program partner (Youth Police Academy), making it the most directly comparable peer in geography, scope, and operations.
• Mount Holly Township Police Department: Burlington County seat municipal police department of slightly larger size but similar small-city profile. Comparable in scope of patrol, community programs, and county-wide coordination role.
• Edgewater Park Township Police Department: Neighboring municipal police department of comparable size in Burlington County, NJ. Documented core partner in the joint Youth Police Academy, sharing similar small-municipal jurisdiction profile.
• Pemberton Township Police Department: Burlington County municipal police department of similar municipal-funded model. Comparable in providing full-service policing to a single township jurisdiction.
• Bordentown City Police Department: Small-city municipal police department in Burlington County, NJ. Directly comparable in geographic scale, municipal funding model, and community policing orientation.
• Beverly City Police Department: Tiny neighboring municipal police department in Burlington County, NJ. Comparable in operational scale, municipal funding, and county-level coordination with Burlington City PD.
• Florence Township Police Department: Neighboring Burlington County municipal police department. Comparable in size, jurisdiction type, and reliance on municipal funding for operations.
• Willingboro Township Police Department: Larger municipal police department in Burlington County, NJ. Comparable in scope (patrol, CID, community programs) and serves as a useful reference point for staffing and program scale within the same county.

Others

• City of Burlington Police Foundation: The 501(c)(3) nonprofit arm directly supporting Burlington City PD with philanthropic funding for outreach, training, and equipment. Ecosystem participant that augments the department's capacity rather than competing with it.
• New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police: Statewide professional association through which Burlington City PD holds its accreditation. Not a peer agency, but the governing/standards body that defines operational benchmarks and grant eligibility for the department.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BurlCityPDNJ
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxW3aHW_IIWxmKdWJfWJFFA
• Facebookfacebook.com/Burlingtoncitypdnj
• Instagraminstagram.com/burlingtoncitypdnj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burlington-city-police-department

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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Investments

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