Hillside Police Department

10/12/2026

The Hillside Police Department would like to extend our condolences to our law enforcement partners at the Union County Sheriff’s Office for the passing of Sergeant Richard Andrews Jr.

Please keep his family, friends, and fellow officers in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of Sergeant Richard Andrews Jr. Our heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and fellow officers during this difficult time. Please keep his loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

10/11/2026

The Hillside Police Department offers its condolences to the family, friends, and coworkers of Philadelphia Police Department Officer Shane Seiber, age 40.

This morning, around 1:00am, Officer Seiber and his partner responded to a 911 call regarding an armed individual on a residential porch. Upon arrival, the officers faced immediate and heavy gunfire. Both officers were struck multiple times during the ambush and rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. Officer Seiber succumbed to his injuries, while his partner is listed in critical condition.

Officer Seiber was married and a father to two young children. He was a 10-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Department assigned to the 19th District. He was also a USMC veteran.

We also wish a quick recovery to his partner that was injured during the ambush.

09/12/2026

Thank you to all the women officers out there who serve and protect their communities!! We’re proud of all of the amazing women who serve the Township of Hillside everyday. 👮‍♀️💙

09/11/2026

Today marks 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks that forever changed our nation.

The Hillside Police Department honors the nearly 3,000 lives lost, the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and all those whose lives were forever impacted by that day.

We remember their courage, their service, and their sacrifice.

Never Forget.

09/08/2026

🎒 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 𝗧𝗢 𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗦𝗔𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗬 🚸

Hillside schools reopen Tuesday, September 8, and the Hillside Police Department reminds everyone to use extra caution as students return to classrooms.

Please help us make the first day back a safe one.

•𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀: Slow down in school zones, stay alert at crosswalks, avoid distractions, and never pass a stopped school bus displaying flashing red lights.
•𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Allow extra time for morning drop off and afternoon pickup. Please follow posted signs and the directions of crossing guards and officers.
•𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀: Use designated crosswalks, look both ways before crossing, stay on sidewalks whenever possible, and keep phones and headphones from distracting you near traffic.
•𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲: Expect increased pedestrian and vehicle traffic around our schools, especially during arrival and dismissal.

𝗔 𝗳𝗲𝘄 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲!

The Hillside Police Department wishes all of our students, teachers, staff, and families a safe, successful, and enjoyable school year!

09/04/2026

🎒📚 Back to School Photos— Think Before You Post!

With school starting Tuesday, the Hillside Police Department would like to remind parents to be mindful of the personal information they share about their children on social media.

Many popular “Back to School” signs include details such as a child’s name, age, grade, teacher, school, favorite activities, or other personal information. While these details may seem harmless, sharing too much publicly can inadvertently provide information about your child to people you don’t know.

📸 Our recommendation:
Try not to include school names, grades, ages, teacher/classroom info, or uniform logos/badges. Let’s keep our children’s details private.

Officer Teixeira, from the Hillside Police Department, is excited to demonstrate the difference! 👮‍♂️🎒

Have a safe, happy, and successful school year, Hillside! 🏫🍎

08/05/2026

Last night’s National Night Out was an incredible success, and we couldn’t have done it without the overwhelming support of our amazing community!

On behalf of the Hillside Police Department and the Township of Hillside, thank you to every resident who came out to spend the evening with us. It was truly a pleasure connecting with so many families, sharing conversations, laughter, and building the relationships that make our community stronger.

A special thank you goes to the dedicated officers, civilian staff, township employees and volunteers who generously gave their personal time to make this event possible. Your commitment to serving our residents extends far beyond the badge, and your willingness to engage with the community in meaningful ways is deeply appreciated.

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to our generous community partners whose support helped make this year’s National Night Out such a tremendous success:

• Step Up Barber Shop
• PM Construction
• Ace Hardware
• Herb’s Luncheonette
• ShopRite of Hillside
• Union Beverage
• Holly Mess Face Paintings
• Mooney General
• AK Events & Rentals
• United Tarps
• Gargiulo Produce
• SuperFresh Supermarket
• Dunkin Donuts of Hillside
• Fraternal Order of Police Lodges 82 & 160

Your generosity and continued investment in our community are greatly appreciated. Partnerships like these demonstrate what can be accomplished when local businesses, organizations, and law enforcement come together in support of our residents.

National Night Out is a reminder that public safety is a shared responsibility. The relationships we build through events like this foster trust, strengthen communication, and reinforce our shared commitment to keeping Hillside a safe and welcoming place to live, work, and raise our families.

Together, we are stronger. Together, we are safer. Together, we are better.

Thank you, Hillside, for making this year’s National Night Out one to remember! We look forward to seeing you again next year! 💙🚔

07/28/2026

Come out and join the fun!

07/02/2026

The Township of Hillside invites new & expecting parents to attend the Hillside Township Community Baby Shower on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Hillside Municipal Building.

This free community event will provide valuable resources and support for new and growing families. Attendees will have the opportunity to receive free giveaways (while supplies last), and representatives from the WIC Program will be on site to answer questions, provide information, and assist eligible families with available services.

El Municipio de Hillside invita a los futuros padres y a los padres de recién nacidos a asistir al Baby Shower Comunitario del Municipio de Hillside, que se llevará a cabo el martes 14 de julio de 2026, de 10:00 a. m. a 2:00 p. m., en el Edificio Municipal de Hillside.

Este evento comunitario gratuito ofrecerá valiosos recursos y apoyo para las familias nuevas y en crecimiento. Los asistentes tendrán la oportunidad de recibir obsequios gratuitos (hasta agotar existencias), y representantes del Programa WIC estarán presentes para responder preguntas, brindar información y ayudar a las familias elegibles a acceder a los servicios disponibles.