Readington Township Police Department

10/26/2026

With Halloween right around the corner, Ptl. Strohm and Ptl. Columbo of the Readington Township Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit have teamed up with goHunterdon to share some important Halloween safety tips!

From staying visible while trick-or-treating to being extra cautious behind the wheel, a few simple precautions can go a long way toward keeping trick-or-treaters safe.

Check out their Halloween safety video for some helpful reminders before heading out on October 31st!

As always, special thank you to goHunterdon for contiuously partnering with our Traffic Safety Unit to promote pedestrian safety throughout our community.

Have fun, stay alert, and have a safe and Happy Halloween.

10/16/2026

The Readington Township Police Department is proud to recognize three of our officers for their recent honors.

Detective Sergeant Alex Wright was honored with a Hometown Hero Award, presented by U.S. Representative Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07). The award recognizes outstanding first responders nominated by their agencies throughout New Jersey's 7th Congressional District. Detective Sergeant Wright was recognized for his leadership and dedication to investigating and solving complex cases handled by the Detective Bureau.

Corporal Joseph Darocha and Patrolman Brandon Gillikin (not pictured) were recognized by Hunterdon County Crime Stoppers for their outstanding proactive patrol work, demonstrating initiative and a commitment to keeping our community safe.

Please join us in congratulating Detective Sergeant Wright, Corporal Darocha, and Patrolman Gillikin on these well-deserved honors!

10/16/2026

10/14/2026

**How Not to Pass a School Bus: Episode 3**

Well, here we are again. Apparently, the first two episodes weren't enough, and this one is especially bad with a double pass.

In today's episode, we feature more drivers demonstrating their remarkable ability to overlook a giant yellow bus, flashing red lights, and an extended stop sign. Even better, we've apparently upped the ante and are now passing stopped school buses by driving into the opposite lane of traffic. Truly impressive stuff.

We understand. You're busy. You have places to be. And surely those 12 seconds you saved, only to end up almost immediately sitting at the next red light, were worth more than the safety of children getting on a school bus. As a reminder, New Jersey law continues to stubbornly insist that drivers actually stop for stopped school buses.

Anyway, summonses have been issued, complete with mandatory court appearances. Those 12 seconds saved just turned into a much longer appointment.

**Please stop for school buses. We'd really love to cancel this series.**

10/13/2026

Today, Chief Rindock and members of the Readington Township Police Department had the pleasure of welcoming Alex Mann for a visit to police headquarters.

Alex, who is on the autism spectrum, has made it his mission to visit as many law enforcement agencies as possible, sharing his perspective on how officers can better understand and interact with individuals on the autism spectrum. We were happy to be his 543rd stop!

During his visit, Alex received a tour of police headquarters, checked out our patrol cars, and learned about our department’s drone program. He was also sworn in as an honorary police officer for the day, presented with his very own uniform, and enjoyed lunch with Chief Rindock.

We enjoyed having Alex visit and sharing a little about what our officers do each day.

We wish Alex all the best as he continues his journey to department #544!

10/09/2026

With the first nine months of 2026 behind us, we're taking a look at September's activity and some notable trends throughout the year.

📊 2026 YEAR-TO-DATE

22,209 Calls for Service
11,163 Motor Vehicle Stops
250 Arrests
305 Motor Vehicle Crashes

📈 A CLOSER LOOK AT THE NUMBERS

Calls for Service: Officers have handled an average of 81 incidents per day in 2026. September's 2,151 calls represented a 10% decrease from August and the lowest monthly total so far this year.

Traffic Enforcement: Motor vehicle stops increased substantially from the beginning of the year, reaching a peak of 1,908 in July. Although September's 1,235 stops represented a decrease from the summer months, they were still 84% higher than January's total.

Motor Vehicle Crashes: September saw 29 crashes, a 17% decrease from August. Crashes have declined for three consecutive months since June's total of 41.

Arrests: Officers made 27 arrests in September, bringing the year-to-date total to 250. July recorded the highest monthly total with 45 arrests.

🚦 TRAFFIC SAFETY REMAINS A PRIORITY

During September, officers conducted approximately 192 speed enforcement operations and issued 208 moving violation summonses and 110 written warnings.

These statistics reflect just a portion of the work performed by our officers each day. From responding to a wide range of emergencies and conducting criminal investigations to promoting traffic safety and engaging in community outreach, our department remains committed to serving and protecting Readington Township.

Police Blotter:

https://public.powerdms.com/ReadingtonPD/documents/3827714

10/06/2026

The Readington Township Community Outreach Team is partnering with Walgreens in Flemington to host a Flu Clinic on Friday, October 23, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Readington Township Municipal Building – Court Room.

Flu vaccines will be available at no cost for those with or without insurance. If you have insurance, please remember to bring your insurance card.

10/01/2026

We’re hiring!

The Readington Township Police Department is accepting applications for Police Officer. We offer a competitive starting base salary of $82,823 and opportunities in Patrol, Traffic Safety, the Detective Bureau, Drone Unit, Fatal Crash Team, and Community Outreach.

Qualified, PTC-certified candidates should send a cover letter and résumé to [email protected].

Application deadline: Friday, October 23, 2026.

Join our team and build your career with Readington Township Police.

09/28/2026

School has been back in session since September 3rd.

In that short time, we’ve already reviewed **10 incidents of drivers passing stopped school buses**.

The giant yellow bus, flashing red lights, extended stop sign, giant swinging arm on the front of the bus, and children nearby apparently still weren’t enough clues for some motorists.

So, here’s the refresher:

**Big yellow bus + red lights flashing + stop arm out = STOP.**

Not “slow down.”
Not “go around carefully.”
Not “I’m late for work.”

Just stop.

The kids will appreciate it.

So will we.

09/18/2026

Need help making sure your child’s car seat is installed correctly? The Readington Township Police Department Traffic Safety Unit is here to help.

Join our certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians on Thursday, October 1st from 2:30 PM to 6:30 PM at Police Headquarters for a free car seat inspection. We’ll check your seat, answer questions, and help make sure your child is riding as safely as possible.

No matter what type of car seat you use—infant, convertible, booster, or otherwise—we’re happy to take a look.

📍 Readington Township Police Headquarters
507 Flemington-Whitehouse Road
Whitehouse Station, NJ 08889

Can’t make it that day? Call (908) 534-4031 or email [email protected] to schedule an appointment.