Burlington Township Police Department

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

🚨👮🚨 Officer Spot Light 🚨👮🚨

Since 2012, Officer Ortiz-Cruz has been a reliable, proactive, and committed member of the Burlington Township Police Department, bringing over a decade of real-world experience across multiple assignments and specialized units.
He currently serves as a Field Training Officer, Fi****ms Instructor, and Active Threat Instructor, while also contributing to the BTPD Honor Guard, Bicycle Unit, and Community Resource Bureau. His diverse experience includes prior assignments as a Task Force Officer with the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office and as a Detective within BTPD. Presently, he serves as a School Resource Officer assigned to the Burlington Township School District where he plays a critical role in fostering a safe and supportive learning environment.
As an SRO, Officer Ortiz-Cruz is dedicated to student education and safety. He understands that juveniles are not immune to New Jersey law and emphasizes that proper education promotes safe decision-making, prevents violence, and builds confident future leaders. As a certified Law Enforcement Against Drugs & Violence (L.E.A.D.) instructor, he actively engages students and continues to organize middle school L.E.A.D. graduations to celebrate student success. He also serves as a head instructor for the Burlington Township Youth Academy, mentoring young residents and providing hands-on insight into the first responder profession.
Outside of his duties, Officer Ortiz-Cruz serves as President of Burlington Township Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #84, supporting charitable initiatives and community events. In his free time, he values spending quality time with his family, whether traveling or enjoying time on the golf course.
Officer Ortiz-Cruz’s dedication both inside and outside the department continues to make a lasting and meaningful impact on those he serves.

08/31/2026

After more than 26 years of dedicated service to Burlington Township, we recognize the retirement of Lieutenant Christopher Ent.

Throughout his career, Lt. Ent rose through the ranks, serving as a Patrol Officer, Detective, Road Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, and ultimately Lieutenant. His leadership, experience, and commitment to the community have had a lasting impact on both the department and the residents he served.

Lt. Ent was not only a respected leader, but also a mentor to many of our younger officers. His guidance and dedication helped shape the next generation of law enforcement professionals within our agency.

He will be greatly missed by the Burlington Township Police Department and the community as a whole.

Thank you, Lt. Ent, for your years of service.
We wish you all the best in your retirement.

08/28/2026

08/27/2026

The phone lines at the Burlington TWP police department are working again.

08/27/2026

At this moment, all phone lines at the Burlington TWP police station are not working.  If you need police assistance, please call the non-emergency dispatch line at 609-386-1000.  We will ...

08/20/2026

On Monday, August 24th utility work will begin along Fountain Ave. between Gerome Ave. and the By-Pass. This section of the road will be closed to thru traffic for a majority of the time, however, ...

08/20/2026

Tree work is being conducted in the area of Sunset and Amherst. Use caution when traveling through the area and expect possible delays until 3:00pm.

08/19/2026

Drunk driving fatalities spike in NJ during the summer months. We’re joining the NJ Division of Highway Traffic and law enforcement partners across the nation for the end of summer impaired driving crackdown.