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Highland Park Police Department Proudly serving the Borough of Highland Park. Please call 732-572-3800 for assistance Any further questions please contact the Police Department.

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Old Medication Wanted!The Highland Park Police Department will be hosting Operation Take Back on:Saturday, october 24, 2...
10/23/2026

Old Medication Wanted!

The Highland Park Police Department will be hosting Operation Take Back on:
Saturday, october 24, 2026
Sunday, October 25, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Police Headquarters

This is a great opportunity for residents to safely and responsibly dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications—no questions asked.

ACCEPTED ITEMS (WHAT TO BRING)
Prescription medications (controlled and non-controlled)
Over-the-counter medications (pain relievers, cold/flu, etc.)
Pills, tablets, and capsules
Medicated patches
Pet/veterinary medications
Vitamins and supplements
Va**ng devices/cartridges (batteries removed)

NOT ACCEPTED (DO NOT BRING)
Syringes, needles, or any sharps
Illicit drugs
Aerosol cans
Inhalers (varies by site—generally not accepted)
Mercury thermometers
Biohazard or infectious waste
Loose liquids (unless sealed in original container, if accepted at all)

ITEMS THAT SHOULD BE DISCARDED / THROWN OUT (NOT COLLECTED)
Empty pill bottles and packaging
Plastic bags used to transport medications
Cardboard boxes or outer packaging
Personal paperwork or prescription inserts

👉 Bottom line: Only the medication itself is needed—everything else goes in the trash or recycling.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Remove or black out personal information on prescription labels
Keep medications in original containers or a sealed bag for transport
No questions asked—anonymous drop-off
Purpose: prevent misuse, theft, and environmental harm
Proper disposal helps prevent misuse, protects the environment, and keeps our community safe. Take a few minutes to check your medicine cabinets and stop by—we’ll take care of the rest.
We look forward to seeing you there.

https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

Congratulations, Officer Sean Bibby! 🏅On Monday evening, Officer Bibby was honored by the Knights of Columbus St. Paul C...
10/22/2026

Congratulations, Officer Sean Bibby! 🏅

On Monday evening, Officer Bibby was honored by the Knights of Columbus St. Paul Council 6306 as their Police Officer of the Year for his meritorious service to the Highland Park community.

Chief Abrams nominated Officer Bibby for his consistent dedication to keeping our community safe, especially in traffic safety, his work with our veterans, and his skill as a trained crisis negotiator helping community members through mental health crises. A U.S. Navy veteran himself, Sean brings that same commitment to service to every shift.

Recently, Chief Abrams appointed Officer Bibby as the department's dedicated traffic officer, where he'll lead our efforts to make Highland Park's streets safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus St. Paul Council 6306 for recognizing our officers, and thank you, Sean, for always taking the initiative to make a difference.

If you see Ptl. Bibby around town, please help us congratulate him!

Yesterday, Officers Triana, Samson and Laraj represented the Highland Park Police Department at the funeral of Philadelp...
10/21/2026

Yesterday, Officers Triana, Samson and Laraj represented the Highland Park Police Department at the funeral of Philadelphia Police Sergeant Shane Seiber, who was killed in the line of duty on October 10.

A 10-year veteran of the department and a U.S. Air Force veteran of two tours in Iraq, Sgt. Seiber was posthumously promoted during the service. Our thoughts are with his wife, his children, and the men and women of the Philadelphia Police Department.

Rest easy, Sergeant. We have the watch from here.

GOT UNUSED MEDS?BRING ’EM BACK!Protect Your Family. Protect Your Community.The Highland Park Police Department will be h...
10/20/2026

GOT UNUSED MEDS?
BRING ’EM BACK!
Protect Your Family. Protect Your Community.

The Highland Park Police Department will be hosting Operation Take Back on:
Saturday, october 24, 2026
Sunday, October 25, 2026
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Police Headquarters

This is a great opportunity for residents to safely and responsibly dispose of unused, unwanted, or expired prescription medications—no questions asked.

ACCEPTED ITEMS (WHAT TO BRING)
Prescription medications (controlled and non-controlled)
Over-the-counter medications (pain relievers, cold/flu, etc.)
Pills, tablets, and capsules
Medicated patches
Pet/veterinary medications
Vitamins and supplements
Va**ng devices/cartridges (batteries removed)

NOT ACCEPTED (DO NOT BRING)
Syringes, needles, or any sharps
Illicit drugs
Aerosol cans
Inhalers (varies by site—generally not accepted)
Mercury thermometers
Biohazard or infectious waste
Loose liquids (unless sealed in original container, if accepted at all)

ITEMS THAT SHOULD BE DISCARDED / THROWN OUT (NOT COLLECTED)
Empty pill bottles and packaging
Plastic bags used to transport medications
Cardboard boxes or outer packaging
Personal paperwork or prescription inserts

👉 Bottom line: Only the medication itself is needed—everything else goes in the trash or recycling.

IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Remove or black out personal information on prescription labels
Keep medications in original containers or a sealed bag for transport
No questions asked—anonymous drop-off
Purpose: prevent misuse, theft, and environmental harm
Proper disposal helps prevent misuse, protects the environment, and keeps our community safe. Take a few minutes to check your medicine cabinets and stop by—we’ll take care of the rest.
We look forward to seeing you there.

https://www.dea.gov/takebackday

💜 Purpletober 💜Many people know October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our pink patches proudly reflect that. But...
10/14/2026

💜 Purpletober 💜

Many people know October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our pink patches proudly reflect that. But October is also Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and purple has become its color: a symbol of courage, survival, and the fight to end domestic violence.

Domestic violence can happen to anyone, in any community, and often behind closed doors. No one should ever feel unsafe in their own home.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, help is available. Under New Jersey’s Prevention of Domestic Violence Act, our officers can help victims seek a temporary restraining order 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and connect them with trained advocates.

We are grateful for our partnership with Women Aware, whose advocates provide shelter, counseling, and support to survivors throughout Middlesex County. Their work saves lives.

📞 Women Aware confidential 24/7 hotline: 732-249-4504
🚨 If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Non-emergency: 732-572-3800

You are not alone. 💜

Women Aware

🚔 🚸 DRIVE 25 – KEEP KIDS ALIVE!Slow Down, Highland Park! Your Neighborhood, Your Safety!The Highland Park Police Departm...
10/13/2026

🚔 🚸 DRIVE 25 – KEEP KIDS ALIVE!

Slow Down, Highland Park! Your Neighborhood, Your Safety!

The Highland Park Police Department is stepping up proactive speed enforcement throughout the Borough, including North Eighth Avenue, as part of our “Drive 25 – Keep Kids Alive” initiative. In the coming weeks, you'll notice signs appearing along various roadways reminding motorists to slow down and be mindful of their speed. Our residential streets are shared by families, children, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists every day. A few extra miles per hour can make a big difference when it comes to everyone's safety.

Our goal is simple: Education, Awareness, and Enforcement. We're asking for the community's help in making Highland Park's streets safer for everyone. Please obey posted speed limits, stay alert, and remember that saving a few seconds isn't worth putting someone at risk. Our officers will be out conducting proactive speed enforcement, but lasting change starts with all of us working together.

🚸 Drive 25 – Keep Kids Alive! Let's slow down and keep Highland Park safe! 🚔

The Highland Park Police Department mourns the loss of Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, killed in the line of d...
10/11/2026

The Highland Park Police Department mourns the loss of Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, killed in the line of duty early this morning after 10 years of service. Our hearts are with his wife and two children, his wounded partner, and the entire Philadelphia Police Department.

Officer Seiber and his partner were answering a call of a person with a gun, the kind of call officers everywhere run toward so their neighbors don’t have to.

We honor Officer Seiber’s courage and decade of service to the people of Philadelphia. We stand with you, Philly.

Please keep the Seiber family in your thoughts and prayers, and if you see an officer this weekend, a simple thank you goes a long way.

Rest easy, Officer Seiber. We have the watch from here.

10/09/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC UPDATE 🚧
PSE&G crews have secured the gas leak on Woodbridge Avenue.

Westbound traffic (toward Route 27) on Woodbridge Avenue is now moving. Eastbound traffic (toward Edison) is being detoured onto Hilton and back out to Crowells Road.

Please drive carefully through the area and follow the detour signs and directions from officers on scene. We will post another update when the roadway is fully reopened.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚧Woodbridge Avenue is currently CLOSED between Duclos and Hilton due to a gas leak. Emergency crews are ...
10/09/2026

🚧 TRAFFIC ALERT 🚧
Woodbridge Avenue is currently CLOSED between Duclos and Hilton due to a gas leak.

Emergency crews are on scene.
Heavy traffic is expected in the surrounding area. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes if possible.

We will post an update when the roadway reopens. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

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222 South 5th Avenue
Highland Park, NJ
08904

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+17325723800

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