Medford Lakes Police Department

06/12/2026

The Medford Lakes Police Department and Medford Lakes Municipal Alliance would like to thank The Sand Stand Ice Cream Shop - Medford Lakes, NJ for their hospitality and support of our Cone with a Cop event. The ice cream is always outstanding, and the hot weather yesterday made it even more enjoyable.

We had a great time meeting with community members, sharing conversations, and strengthening the relationships that make Medford Lakes such a special place.

Thank you again to The Sand Stand for their generosity and support. We hope everyone has a safe, enjoyable, and relaxing weekend! 🍦☀️👮‍♂️

06/11/2026

CONGRATS TO OUR BIKE TICKET WINNERS!!

Lily Iacono, Finn Eklund, and Kai Johansen all won free ice cream coupons courtesy of The Sand Stand!!

Reminder; Cone with a Cop is today at The Sand Stand! Come and cool down with some ice cream and hangout with MLPD!

06/10/2026

🚓🍦 Join us for Cone with a Cop! 🍦🚓

Come out and enjoy an ice cream cone while getting to know the officers who serve the community.

Hoping to see everyone tomorrow!!

06/09/2026

PARENTS: June is Internet Safety Month. See the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office post below. Please take some time to speak with your children on how stay safe while online!

HEY PARENTS, protect your kids by teaching them how to stay safe while online.

06/09/2026

ATTENTION LAKERS:

Last week, we held our 3rd Annual Medford Lakes Crossing Guard Appreciation Luncheon. Please join me in thanking our outstanding Medford Lakes Crossing Guards for another successful school year.

This dedicated team is out twice each day—rain, snow, or shine—helping students and community members cross safely throughout our Borough. Their commitment, professionalism, and reliability play an important role in keeping our community safe.

During the luncheon, we were also proud to recognize Edward Mettinger, as the MLPD Crossing Guard of the Year. Ed has been a dedicated member of our crossing guard team since 2022 and has demonstrated remarkable perseverance while overcoming medical challenges. His dedication and positive attitude are an inspiration to us all.

We sincerely appreciate Ed and all of our crossing guards for their continued commitment to the safety and well-being of the students and residents of Medford Lakes. Thank you for all that you do! 🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️

06/08/2026

Last week, the Borough of Medford Lakes honored its first responders at our annual First Responders Banquet. During the event, the Medford Lakes Police Department proudly recognized the exceptional service, dedication, and professionalism demonstrated by our personnel throughout 2025. Please join us in congratulating our 2025 award recipients:

Officer of the Year:
Ofc. Erick Endt

Sgt. Jack Smith Community Policing Award:
Sgt. Mark McHugh

Unit Citation Award:
Lt. Bill Thompson
Sgt. Mark McHugh
DCpl. Ryan Collins

Police Instructor Award:
Sgt. Andy Hoyer
DCpl. Ryan Collins

Distinguished Service 39:4-50 Award:
Sgt. Andy Hoyer

Certificate of Appreciation:
Chaplain Rusty Williams

Thank you to all of our officers and staff for an outstanding year. Your dedication, professionalism, and commitment to serving the Borough of Medford Lakes are greatly appreciated.

The safety and wellness of our personnel remain my highest priority. Officers who are healthy, supported, and prepared are better equipped to make sound decisions, effectively manage the challenges of the profession, and provide the highest level of service to our community.

On behalf of the Medford Lakes Police Department, thank you to everyone who supports our department and law enforcement professionals across our nation. Your encouragement, partnership, and trust are sincerely appreciated.

Very Respectfully,
Chief John G. McGinnis, Jr.

06/07/2026

Medford Lakes Night Out is June 18th!! Don't miss out!!

06/05/2026

Today, members of the Medford Lakes Police Department along with friends and family participated in the 43rd annual Special Olympics Torch Run. Our department has been committed to participating in this amazing event for many years and will continue to support the Special Olympics. Thank you to all those who ran and the several other departments that participated and make this event truly one of a kind.

05/29/2026

The Medford Lakes Police Department would like to thank the Medford Lakes Women's Club for their generous donation in support of our upcoming Medford Lakes Night Out on June 18, 2026. We greatly appreciate your support of our department and community!

Any local organization or business interested in becoming a sponsor or making a donation to support this community-police event is encouraged to contact Sgt. Mark McHugh at [email protected] See less

05/29/2026

Yesterday, Chief McGinnis, Sergeant McHugh, and Officer Parrish hosted the annual L.E.A.D. graduation ceremony at Beach 1 for the 5th grade students of Neeta School. The event celebrated the students’ hard work and participation in the program, where they learned about important topics including peer pressure, goal setting, friendships, alcohol, and drugs. Following the ceremony, students enjoyed a beach party featuring games, lunch, and dessert.

We were honored to have Lew Kalb as our special guest, who assisted in presenting graduation certificates and announcing each student’s name. We also recognized 5th Grade teacher Amy Wiker for her continued support of the Medford Lakes Police Department’s L.E.A.D. program and congratulated her on her upcoming retirement.

A special thank you goes to Murphy's Fresh Markets for generously donating all of the food for the event. Their continued support of the L.E.A.D. program year after year is greatly appreciated. Congratulations to all of the students and award winners on a successful graduation. It was another great day with the students, and we look forward to many more beach graduations in the future.