The Police Department has a Crime Prevention Unit, which offers inspection and self-protection programs. The Department has 3 meter officers and 10 crossing guards. All members of the Department are appointed by the Mayor and Borough Council, following a qualifying examination. The transmitter is used by the fire and engineering department as well as by the ambulance and rescue unit. Borough Police are in contact with the Statewide Radio Network and the Mercer County Crime Alert Network.
Radar is used on Borough streets.
The Breathalyzer and videotape unit are kept in Borough Hall, which also houses the 5-cell jail. Township police have a Crime Prevention Unit offering self-defense programs, free inspection of your premises and an engraver which can be borrowed to mark possessions. All members of the Department are appointed by the Mayor with approval of Township Committee, after a qualifying examination. The Township has 6 marked and 6 unmarked cars, and a Small Animal Control Van. Radar is used in the Township and in addition to regular radio transmitters, the police monitor CB Channel 9.