Palmyra Police Department NJ

05/28/2026

Before heading to bed tonight, take a quick moment to make sure your vehicle is locked and valuables are removed or out of sight.

Many vehicle thefts and burglaries happen simply because doors are left unlocked. A few extra seconds can help protect your property and prevent unnecessary loss.

🔒 Lock your car
💼 Secure your valuables
🌙 Stay safe tonight

05/11/2026

As the weather gets nicer and we all enjoy getting out for a ride, motorists are reminded to stay alert and share the road safely.

Please remember that passing a bicycle on the road? Give them room to roll! 🚲↔️🚗

04/30/2026

Spring storm season is approaching, and the Borough of Palmyra is preparing for severe weather, flooding, and other emergencies. Our Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is looking for dependable volunteers to support planning, coordination, and response efforts when incidents impact our community. No prior experience is required—training will be provided. This is a volunteer (unpaid) opportunity to serve your community and be part of a team that steps up when it matters most. Interested? Email us at [email protected]!

04/14/2026

Join our officers alongside Burlington County FOP Lodge #2 this Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 5:30 PM for a special event featuring Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tanner Banks!

Enjoy an interactive Q&A session and meet Tanner in person during an exclusive signing opportunity.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event and we hope to see you there!

Please join us on April 16th for an evening with Phillies Pitcher Tanner Banks. Tickets can be purchased via the QR code on the flyer. Just hold your finger on the qr code and it should take you to the link for purchase. Please share this with all the Philly Phantics in your life and support our FOP lodge while doing so. Please message us with any questions.

04/04/2026

Today Delta Squad (Ptlm. Henriques seen here) took a moment and made a special stop to support some young entrepreneurs.

Moments like these remind us that policing is about more than responding to calls it’s about building connections, sharing smiles, and being part of the community we serve.

Great job to these future business owners Your hard work (and delicious lemonade!) did not go unnoticed.

03/29/2026

The Palmyra Police Department proudly announces that Chief Josiah Murphy’s photo has been added to our Wall of Police Chiefs, honoring his legacy and the unwavering commitment that he and those who have served before him have shown to this department and the community.

With that said we would like to take the time and also congratulate Chief Murphy on his retirement after 25 years of dedicated and honorable service.

Chief Murphy began his law enforcement career in 2000 after graduating as a SLEO II from the Cape May County Police Academy, serving with the North Wildwood Police Department. Later that year, he joined the Burlington County Bridge Commission Police, continuing his work as a SLEO II. In June 2001, he was hired as a Patrolman with the Palmyra Police Department and attended the Burlington County Police Academy, Class #80.

A lifelong Palmyra resident and graduate of Palmyra High School, Chief Murphy went on to earn his B.A. in Law and Justice from Rowan University. Throughout his career, he served in many vital roles, including a member of the department’s S.W.A.T. Team from 2006–2011, fi****ms and taser instructor, and Detective Bureau member beginning in 2011. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2012, sworn in as Lieutenant in October 2020, and ultimately rose to the rank of Chief of Police in May 2024.

Chief Murphy is also a graduate of the New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Program, further exemplifying his commitment to professional excellence and leadership.

Chief Murphy looks forward to beginning a new chapter by spending more time with his wife and three children. While he will deeply miss the camaraderie and time spent with the men and women of the Palmyra Police Department, his legacy of leadership, dedication, and service will continue to inspire.

Please join us in thanking Chief Murphy for his service and wishing him a happy, healthy, and well deserved retirement. Will take it from here Chief.

03/17/2026

An update from the office of Palmyra OEM

The National Weather Service shared this radar image from the powerful squall line that moved through our area late last night.

The bright red areas on the image show very strong wind signatures within the storm, including winds approaching 70 mph about 500 feet above the ground as the line moved west to east across Burlington County, New Jersey and Camden County, New Jersey.

As this line passed over communities including Palmyra, those stronger surges of wind likely contributed to the downed limbs, scattered debris, and power outages reported around the region.

Storms like this can move through very quickly and intensify rapidly. It’s a good reminder to always stay weather aware and have a way to receive warnings, especially overnight.

Text 08065 to 38276 to register for CivicReady!
Palmyra OEM

03/14/2026

We need your help everyone! Though we are happy to have made a new friend we are looking to reunite him back to his home.
We located our new friend in the area of East Charles Street and Morgan Avenue.
If you can help us please call our non-emergency number at (856)829-0198.

03/06/2026

Our department is looking to add full-time police officers to our ranks, and we’d love to see you apply!

For details about the position and application process, check out our announcement on PoliceApp.

https://www.policeapp.com/Entry-Level-Borough-of-Palmyra-NJ-Police-Officer-Jobs/5914/

03/01/2026

Defensive Driving Class Save the Date!

Join us on Wednesday, March 11th for a Defensive Driving Class hosted by the Burlington County Sheriff's Office at the Palmyra Community Center, 30 W. Broad St. Palmyra, New Jersey 08065.

Date: Wednesday, March 11th
Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $10 (check or money order only)

This class is open to all, please take advantage of a potential insurance discount and points deduction (where applicable).

To reserve your seat or for more information, call Barbara at (856)829-5341.

Space is limited.