Medford Township Police

What Medford Township Police does

The Medford Township Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency serving Medford Township in Burlington County, New Jersey. Headquartered at 91 Union Street in the Medford Township Public Safety Building, the department delivers 24/7 patrol, emergency response, criminal investigations, traffic safety, K-9 operations, and community policing to township residents, businesses, and visitors. Core service bureaus include Field Operations, Criminal Investigations, Records, and Professional Responsibility (Internal Affairs), supported by specialized units such as the K-9 Unit (cross-trained in patrol and explosive detection, currently K-9 Oakley and K-9 Murph) and the Traffic Safety Unit.

Operational technology includes a Body Worn Camera program, Nixle/Everbridge community alert system, and online records portals (CrashDocs, LexisNexis) for motor vehicle crash reports, plus the NJSP Firearms Applicant Registration System (FARS) for FID cards and permits. Regulatory services cover alarm registration and firearms permitting; community programs include Project Medicine Drop prescription drug disposal, House Checks, Junior Police Academy, National Night Out, and a Voluntary Video Surveillance registry.

As a public-sector entity operating under Medford Township government, the department is publicly funded through municipal budgets and does not generate commercial revenue. Leadership comprises Chief William Dunleavy and Captain Jeff Samalonis (Office of Professional Responsibility). Strategic partnerships span the Anti-Defamation League (bias incident reporting), New Jersey State Police, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Gloucester County Police Academy, and the New Jersey Attorney General's Office for compliance oversight.

Name

Medford Township Police

Legal name

Medford Township Police Department

Website

https://medford-police.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Medford Township Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency in Burlington County, New Jersey, providing 24/7 patrol, criminal investigations, traffic safety, K-9 operations, and community policing programs to township residents and visitors, funded through public municipal budgets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Law Enforcement

NAICS

Police Protection (922120)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Crime Prevention & Community Policing Programs (EDALAEAG)

Keywords

• Municipal law enforcement
• Police patrol services
• Criminal investigations
• Traffic safety unit
• Community policing

Headquarters

HQ city

Medford

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, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Medford Township Police Department provides municipal law enforcement services to Medford Township, NJ, including 24/7 patrol and field operations, criminal investigations, traffic safety enforcement, K-9 patrol and explosive detection, body-worn camera programs, and community policing initiatives. It also delivers regulatory services such as firearms permits and alarm registration, along with programs including house checks, Project Medicine Drop prescription disposal, and the Junior Police Academy.

Product overview

The Medford Township Police Department provides comprehensive law enforcement services through multiple specialized bureaus and units. Core services include Field Operations (24/7 patrol), Criminal Investigations, Records Management, and Professional Responsibility (Internal Affairs). Specialized units include the K-9 Unit (patrol and explosive detection) and Traffic Safety Unit. The department also offers regulatory services for Firearms Permits, FID Cards, and Alarm Registration, plus community programs including Project Medicine Drop, House Checks, Junior Police Academy, and National Night Out. Additional technology programs include Body Worn Cameras. The department integrates with state systems (NJSP FARS for firearms), third-party crash report systems (CrashDocs, LexisNexis), and communication platforms (Nixle, Everbridge) for public alerts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Field Operations 24/7 patrol and field law enforcement services providing emergency response, general public safety protection, and community policing for Medford Township residents and visitors.
• Criminal Investigations Detective bureau handling criminal case investigation, evidence collection, and specialized investigative services for Medford Township.
• Records Management Maintenance and storage of police reports, criminal records, motor vehicle crash reports, and service call reports; handles OPRA and discovery requests.
• Professional Responsibility (Internal Affairs) Office of Professional Responsibility handling citizen complaints, officer performance reviews, and internal affairs investigations.
• K-9 Unit Police K-9 division cross-trained in patrol and explosive detection, housed at a dedicated facility on Fostertown Road.
• Traffic Safety Unit Specially trained officers investigating serious motor vehicle accidents, developing traffic calming solutions, and monitoring school crossing guards based on captured traffic data.
• Firearms Permits and FID Cards Processing of Firearms Identification Cards, Permit to Purchase Handguns, and Permit to Carry applications through the NJSP FARS online portal.
• Project Medicine Drop Anonymous prescription drug disposal program allowing drop-off of unused and expired medications 365 days a year at police headquarters in partnership with NJ Division of Consumer Affairs.
• Alarm Registration Registration system for burglar and fire alarm systems with associated fees ($30 nonrefundable per alarm installation) per township ordinance.
• Body Worn Camera Program Officer body camera program with standard operating policy for recording police interactions to support transparency, accountability, and evidence documentation.
• House Checks Voluntary program for residents to request periodic police checks on their homes while traveling.
• Junior Police Academy Educational program for youth to learn about police work and community engagement.
• National Night Out Annual community event promoting police-community relations and neighborhood safety awareness.
• Bias Incident Reporting System for reporting and investigating bias incidents with resources from the Anti-Defamation League.

Quantifiable outcome

• No major discipline incidents reported for 2024 (January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024)

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Anti-Defamation League (ADL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with ADL for bias incident reporting and investigation resources. The department actively investigates bias incidents and refers community members to ADL for additional support and reporting mechanisms.
• New Jersey State Police (NJSP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNJSP provides the FARS portal for firearms applications, criminal history checks, and fingerprints. The department follows NJSP firearms protocols and guidelines under NJ Attorney General directives.
• New Jersey Division of Consumer AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipating location for Project Medicine Drop program allowing anonymous disposal of unused and expired medications year-round at department headquarters.
• Gloucester County Police AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademy where Medford Township officers receive basic law enforcement training and certification.
• New Jersey Attorney GeneralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCompliance with AG directives including Internal Affairs Policies & Procedures (IAPP), Early Warning System, Mandatory Drug Testing Policy, and major discipline reporting requirements.

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cherry Hill Police Department: Neighboring municipal police department in Camden County, NJ, providing patrol, criminal investigations, K-9, traffic safety, and community policing services. Direct structural and operational analog as a New Jersey township police agency of comparable size.
• Burlington Township Police Department: Municipal police department in Burlington County offering patrol, investigations, and community policing. Comparable in structure and service offering as a neighboring New Jersey township police agency.
• Mount Laurel Township Police Department: Burlington County municipal police department with patrol, criminal investigations, K-9, traffic safety, and community programs. Direct peer in scale, jurisdiction type, and service mix within the same county.
• Moorestown Township Police Department: Burlington County municipal police department providing patrol, criminal investigations, community policing, and specialized units. Comparable as a peer township-level agency operating under the same NJ regulatory framework.
• Evesham Township Police Department: Adjacent Burlington County municipal police department offering patrol, criminal investigations, K-9, traffic, and community engagement programs. Directly comparable as a New Jersey township police department operating in the same county region.

Broad incumbents

• New Jersey State Police: Statewide law enforcement agency that provides the FARS firearms portal referenced by Medford Township. Sets regulatory standards and provides mutual aid and investigative support across all NJ municipal departments, including Medford.
• Burlington County Sheriff's Office: County-level law enforcement authority operating within the same Burlington County jurisdiction as Medford Township Police. Provides county-wide services, warrants, and support that intersect with municipal police operations.

Others

• ADL (Anti-Defamation League): Nonprofit partner that supplies Medford with bias incident reporting infrastructure and resources. Comparable as an ecosystem enabler supporting the department's bias-response and community trust programs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MedfordTwpPD.NJ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/medford-township-police

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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