MISSION STATEMENT
The Mullica Township Police Dept is responsible for patrolling nearly sixty square miles. This task is carried out by some of the most professional and dedicated men in law enforcement.Our mission is to work in a true partnership with our fellow citizens of Mullica Township to enhance the quality of life in our Township and, by raising the level of public safety through law enforcement, to reduce the fear and incidence of crime. In accomplishing these goals service will be our commitment, honor and integrity our mandate.
MULLICA TWP POLICE 24 HR DISPATCH CENTER, NON EMERGENCY 609-965-1200
ADMINISTRATION 609-561-7600 EMERGENCY 911 
OUR POLICE OFFICERS PROUDLY WEAR THIS PATCH WITH HONOR AND INTEGRITY.
As you remember these fallen officers, take comfort in recalling that they dedicated their lives to the same principles of honor, duty and courage that brought you to the badge. Such a life is truly rich. Take strength in knowing that when an officer falls, our resolve to serve those in need is not diminished. Our dedication to protecting those in danger is not weakened. Our commitment to remembering those with whom we shared the badge does not fade.
Godspeed, brothers and sisters. You fought the good fight. Now rest in peace…
Please take a moment and visit the police memorial page at the link below. Remember our fallen heros.
http://www.nleomf.com/TheMemorial/memorial.htm
MULLICA TWP POLICE STATS
The Mullica Twp Police Dept made the following arrest for the month of April 2008: 24 Adult arrests: 7 warrant arrests, 2 DWI, 1 Terr Threats, 12 Burglary, 1 Possession of a weapon, 1 possession of CDS. There were 4 juvenile arrest, 2 rummaways, 1 Simple assault, 1 aggravated assault.
The Patrol division made 499 motor vehicle Stops and issued 245 summons for the month of April.
FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK
The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Advertising Council's Innocent Victims public service campaign emphasizes the need to intervene and get the keys away from someone about to drive drunk. Here are some helpful tips and advice from focus group research on how people can get the keys away from a drunk driver.
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If it is a close friend, try and use a soft, calm approach at first. Suggest to them that they've had too much to drink and it would be better if someone else drove or if they took a cab. |
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If it is somebody you don't know well, speak to their friends and have them make an attempt to persuade them to hand over the keys. Usually they will listen. |
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If it's a good friend, spouse, or significant other, tell them that if they insist on driving, you are not going with them. Suggest that you will call someone else for a ride, take a cab, or walk. |
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Locate their keys while they are preoccupied and take them away. Most likely, they will think they've lost them and will be forced to find another mode of transportation. |
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If possible, avoid embarrassing the person or being confrontational, particularly when dealing with men. This makes them appear vulnerable to alcohol and its effects. |
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SCHOOL IS BACK MOTORIST USE CAUTION AND SLOW DOWN
For twenty three million students nationwide, the school day begins and ends with a trip on a school bus. The greatest risk is not riding the bus, but approaching or leaving the bus. Before children go back to school or start school for the first time, it is essential that adults and children know traffic safety rules.
Drivers
- When backing out of a driveway or leaving a garage, watch out for children walking or bicycling to school.
- When driving in neighborhoods with school zones, watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking of getting there safely.
- Slow down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in neighborhood.
- Slow down. Watch for children playing and congregating near bus stops.
- Be alert. Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street with out looking for traffic.
- Learn and obey the school bus laws in your state. Learn the "flashing signal light system" that school bus drivers use to alert motorists of pending actions:
- Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.
- Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has stopped, and that children are getting on or off. Motorists must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.
Children
- Get to the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
- When the bus approaches, stand at least three giant steps (6 feet) away from the curb, and line up away from the street.
- Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says that it's okay before stepping onto the bus.
- If you have to cross the street in front of the bus, walk on the sidewalk or along the side of the road to a point at least five giant steps (10 feet) ahead of the bus before you cross. Be sure that the bus driver can see you, and you can see the bus driver.
- Use the handrails to avoids falls. When exiting the bus, be careful that clothing with drawstrings, and book bags with straps don't get caught in the handrails or doors.
- Never walk behind the bus.
- Walk at least three giant steps away from the side of the bus.
- If you drop something near the bus, tell the bus driver. Never try to pick it up because the driver may not be able to see you.
Parents
- Teach children to follow these common sense practices to make school bus transportation safer.
COMMEND AN OFFICER 
How to Commend a Mullica Twp Police Officer
Mullica Twp Police Officers make every effort to perform their duties in a competent, courteous and professional manner. Frequently, many officers exceed the expectations of the public by providing exceptional service that surpasses the norm. If you observe an officer performing their duties in a manner that you think is exceptional and reflects favorably upon the officer and the Department, we encourage you to take a moment and tell us about it.
Officers take great pride in being recognized by members of the public when they have performed their duties in an exceptional manner. Perhaps more importantly, officers who receive such accolades and encouragement from the citizenry recognize how their efforts are appreciated. Such an encouraging atmosphere improves officer morale and encourages all officers to work harder to improve their individual performance and the quality of the services they provide to the public.
If you would like to tell us about an exceptional service that you were the recipient of or observed being done for someone else, you may write to the Police Chief at the address provided or, if you prefer, you may use the handy online form we've provided for that purpose. No matter which you choose, please accept our thanks for sharing your experience with us. We appreciate being appreciated!
Chief Joseph Barbera
Mullica Twp Police Dept
4528 White Horse Pike P.O. box 317 Elwood NJ 08217
Atlantic County NJ 10 Most wanted list.
NJ 12 MOST WANTED
FBI 10 MOST WANTED
AMERICA MOST WANTED
MULLICA TWP CURFEW VIOLATION: Code 110-1
It is a violation for any minor up to and including the age of 16 to wander,walk in or upon any public street, park or place in the Twp between the hrs of 9:00pm and daylight of the following day. Fines for this violation are up to $200.00
What is the You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. Campaign?
Launched in December of 1999, the You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. Campaign is a national partnership between Law Enforcement, community agencies, businesses, schools and others who are committed to reducing deaths from impaired driving to not more that 11,000 nationwide by 2005.
The intent is to build on the incredible momentum and the hard work already taking place in communities throughout America aimed at stopping impaired driving and saving lives.
Who Supports the You Drink. You Drive. You Lose campaign?
Studies show that the majority of Americans consider impaired driving to be one of our nations most important social issues. Nearly 97 percent of American view impaired driving as a major threat to communities.
On a national level, the You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. Campaign is supported by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, MADD, SADD, Remove Intoxicated Drivers and other group interested in making our communities safer.
In Massachusetts, promoting the You Drink. You Drive. You Lose. Campaign is a major initiative of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association. As part of the MCOPA efforts three training session on the You Drink. You Drive You Lose Campaign Strategies were conducted across the state, technical assistance is being provided to local departments for program implementation and 26 departments across the state were awarded mini – grants to assist with enforcement during the You Drink. You Drive. You Lose Mobilization weekend occurring on December 21 – 23, 2001
Lights on For Life
On December 21, 2001, The Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association asked that all motorists drive with their headlights on. This visual sign is to memorialize those who have lost their lives as a result of alcohol related motor vehicle crashes.
Lights on for life is also a reminder to all who live, work or travel in your community that everyone must do their part to increase the safely on our roadways.
How big is the Impaired Driving problem in the United States?
Impaired Driving is a serious crime that kill innocent people each year. In 2000, 16,653 people died on our roadways as a result of an impaired driver. That figure reflects an increase of nearly 1,000 deaths over the prior year. We have reached a cross road in our effort to prevent this deadly crime. The Unites States is at a critical point where we all must do our part to significantly reduce the number of alcohol related crashes.
In the United States some one dies in a car crash every 13 minutes. Every 33 minutes someone dies in an alcohol related car crash. This number is high and rising. The victims are could be someone’s mother, father, spouse, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, grandparent or friend. Do your part to make sure this type of tragedy does not affect you life.
Steps to Reduce Impaired Driving
There are many ways residents can assist law enforcement in the effort to reduce the incident of impaired driving:
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If you plan to drive --- Do Not Drink
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Choose a sober designated driver.
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Take public transportation.
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If you are hosting a gathering be sure to have non – alcoholic beverages.
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Celebrate Responsibly.
The Mullica Township Police Dept encourages all motorist to wear their seat belts. Seat belts save lives.
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/hts/clickitorticket.html
Law enforcement officers from the Mullica Township Police will be cracking down on unbuckled motorists and their passengers as part of the national "Click it or Ticket Campaign."
Beginning May 19 and running through June 1, local police agencies will conduct a zero tolerance seat belt enforcement campaign and will issue tickets to motorists who are not buckled-up.
"Using a seat belt is the simplest way for a motorist and his or her passengers to protect themselves when on the road," said Pam Fischer, Director of the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety. "Motor vehicle occupants who buckle-up are between 45 and 75 percent less likely to face life threatening injuries in a car crash. That's a statistic that should make every one buckle-up, every ride."
Last year, the seat belt usage rate in New Jersey rose for the 11th consecutive year to 91.4%. Fischer noted that while seat belt usage rates continue to increase in New Jersey, law enforcement and safety officials will not rest until the state achieves a 100 percent compliance rate.
"We've seen the seat belt usage rate steadily increase during the past decade with the help of focused enforcement efforts such as Click it or Ticket," Fischer added. "But our work isn't done. We'll continue to use both enhanced enforcement and public outreach efforts to educate all motorists on the life-saving value of seat belts."
Nationally, between 1975 and 2000, seat belts prevented 135,000 fatalities and 3.8 million injuries, saving $585 billion in medical and other costs. Seat belt use is particularly critical for teens and young adults, with motor vehicle crashes cited as the leading cause of death for people age 15 to 34 in the United States.
"We are committed to the Click It or Ticket strategy," added Tom Louizou, Regional Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. "Tickets are a strong deterrent and the results are meaningful: fewer deaths on our roads."
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