Branchburg Police Department

MISSION STATEMENT

The Branchburg Police Department is dedicated to providing security, protection and professional service to our residents and all who visit or pass through our Township. We will be vigilant in our duties as we strive to improve the quality of life in our Township.

ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT

The Branchburg Police Department was started on June 16, 1980. The Department currently has 28 full time-sworn officers, 2 civilian employees, 5 crossing guards, and Emergency Management volunteers.

The Department has specialized units comprised of officers who have taken on duties in addition to their Patrol or Investigative duties:

Detective Bureau

D.A.R.E./ School Resource

Traffic Safety

Child Seat inspection

First-Aid/ CPR trainers

Swift Water Rescue Team

Emergency Management/ O.E.M.

Drone Operations

DETECTIVE BUREAU:

Captain Edgar oversees this unit with the assistance of Detective Sergeant Michael DeCandia. The Unit consists of two additional Detectives, Detective Michael Lester and Detective Corey Neiper. The Detective Bureau is responsible for handling all of our Departments investigations and crime scenes.  The Detective Bureau is also involved in all juvenile matters, Megan’s Law, Evidence/Property and Firearms Application processing.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS:

Our Police Department frequently provides information on upcoming events, safety lectures and demonstrations to youth groups, schools, businesses, senior citizen facilities and faith-based organizations. Our Department is dedicated to the goal of bringing the community and the Branchburg Township Police Department together to solve community problems and interact with one another. You can check out our Facebook page for information on upcoming community events and it’s a great way to see our officers in action within the community.

The goal of Community Policing is to reduce the number of repeat calls for service by offering a long-term solution to the problem. The Branchburg Township Police Department recognizes that it can rarely solve public safety problems alone. Therefore, it embraces the philosophy of community policing.