The Highland Park Police Department offers a bicycle registration program for Borough residents. This service was initially offered at the Borough’s Annual Street Fair. Residents can bring their bicycles to Police Headquarters where an officer will log the owner’s information, the serial number, make and model of the bicycle, and affix a numbered identification sticker to the bicycle.

The Think Positive Helmet Program is designed to bring awareness to the fact that New Jersey law requires cyclists, skateboarders and roller skaters under the age of 17 to wear an approved helmet. The program, run in conjunction with Robert Wood Johnson's Safe Kids Middlesex County initiative, is designed to promote the use of helmets through a unique, positive method. Officers who observe someone in compliance with the helmet requirement will issue a "ticket" redeemable at a participating local business for a free food item.

If you are in need of a helmet for your child and can not afford to purchase one, the program will supply you a helmet(s) at no cost.

CERT members give critical support to first responders in emergencies, provide immediate assistance to victims, organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site, and collect disaster intelligence to support first responders.

If you join Cert, you will receive basic-level training in the following areas:

• Unit 1 - Disaster Preparedness
• Unit 2 - Fire Safety
• Unit 3 - Disaster Medical Operations: Part 1
• Unit 4 - Disaster Medical Operations: Part 2
• Unit 5 - Search and Rescue Operations
• Unit 6 - C.E.R.T. Organization
• Unit 7 - Disaster Psychology
• Unit 8 - Terrorism and C.E.R.T.
• Practical Exercise/Certification

Total training is usually about 18 hours scheduled in 2-4 hour modules, over a period of weeks or months, in order to address the scheduling needs of team members. It's held in the community where you live. Training materials and equipment are provided free of charge.

Role of CERT's in an emergency:

• Search for lost or kidnapped children
• Staff Emergency Operations Centers and monitor events
• Assist Red Cross and other relief organizations on mass care

How can I join?

You must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license. Print and complete the CERT Application that can be found on the left of this page to become a CERT member!

Motor vehicle crashes are the number one cause of death of children over the age of six months in the United States. The proper use of child car seats is one of the simplest and most effective methods available for protecting their lives of our young children in the event of a motor vehicle crash.

The proper use of of child car seats is one of the simplest and most effective methods available for protecting the lives of our young children in the event of a motor vehicle crash.

Children's car seat checks are performed by the Rutgers Police Department. For additional information contact Sgt. Jennifer Hammill at 848-932-1368 or email carseat@aps.rutgers.edu.

The Highland Park Police Department, in conjunction with Women Aware, Inc., has a team of specially-trained volunteer advocates available to meet confidentially with victims of domestic violence at police headquarters 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.

In an emergency, dial 911. You can also call the Women Aware, Inc. confidential domestic violence 24-hour hotline at 732-249-4504.

The Highland Park Police Academy will be holding its Youth Police Academy this year on July 10-14 8am-4pm. This academy offers kids entering 6th-11th grade the opportunity to learn about law enforcement in an academy setting. In the past we have had guest speakers from the FBI, DEA, NJ State Police, Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office, and many other local, state, and county agencies. As always this is a free academy, but space is limited. If you are interested applications can be downloaded on the Borough website or picked up at the police station and on our Facebook page.  If you have any questions feel free to reach out to Youth Officer Brian O'Mara. Email: bomara@hpboro.com, Phone : 732-572-3800 x4262

The Highland Park Police Department hosts National Night Out Against Crime each year in August. The event is designed to heighten crime prevention awareness and strengthen police-community relationships.

Those in attendance will have the opportunity to receive valuable educational material, view emergency service equipment and vehicles on display courtesy of the Highland Park Fire Department, First Aid Squad and Police Department. Residents of all ages are invited to come spend the evening with neighbors, friends, and police for the National Night Out Against Crime.

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for abuse of medications.

For more information, please visit the website for the U.S. Department of Justice Drug Administration.

Going away for a weekend? Traveling overseas for a month? let us know so that in the event of an emergency at your residence we can contact you! Complete the Resident Away Notification Form and drop it off at the Highland Park Police Department 24/7!

Slow Down in Our Town, sponsored by Middlesex County, is a county-wide campaign that partners neighborhood residents and local law enforcement together to warn drivers to slow down. The program addresses problems with speeding and unsafe vehicle operation, especially in school areas and residential neighborhoods with children. It's as easy as putting a sign on the front lawn, and hopefully, drivers will become aware of their speed.