10/16/2026
On January 7, 2014, the Pine Hill and Gloucester Township Police became the first two police departments in the United States to become members of the Missing Kids Readiness Project. On April 21, 2021, we renewed our membership, further strengthening our commitment. Today, we are proud to once again announce our 2nd recertification!
From the moment the report of a missing child comes in, to the resolution of the case, every action taken has the potential to make the difference between a successful recovery or a tragic outcome.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) developed the Missing Kids Readiness Program to promote best practices for responding to calls of missing, abducted, and sexually exploited children. Law enforcement agencies and 911 call centers are recognized for meeting essential training and policy elements demonstrating preparedness for responding to a missing child incident.
To continue meeting the requirements of the Program, Pine Hill Police Department worked with NCMEC on our missing child policy to ensure it met the critical elements of NCMEC’s Law Enforcement Policy and Procedures for Reports of Missing and Abducted Children. In addition, Chief Christopher Winters completed his required training, and he ensured all Officers, Sergeants, and Command Staff completed the online training required.
Through this renewal and continued commitment, we want to ensure our residents that protecting the lives and safety of their children has been and will always be a top priority.
Armed with the information, knowledge and operational resources gained through meeting the program criteria, Pine Hill Police Department continues to be positioned to respond quickly, comprehensively, and effectively when a child’s life may be at stake.
"To learn more about NCMEC and the Missing Kids Readiness Program, go to:
https://www.missingkids.org/education/training
For a full listing of all MKRP recognized agencies, go to:
http://www.missingkids.org/supportus/pon"
