Hillsborough Township Police Department

379 South Branch Road, Hillsborough Township NJ, 08844 NonEmergency(908)369-4323 Fax(908)369-7334
 

Non-emergency telephone numbers available Weekdays 8:30AM-4:00PM

        Records information:  (908) 369-4584
        Investigative Division: (908) 369-3342

Fingerprinting Services:        Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00AM - 9:00PM

        The Hillsborough Township Police Department provides the service of fingerprinting Hillsborough residents for specific purposes as noted. Appropriate identification must be shown at the time of fingerprinting.

  •    Firearms Applications

  •    Licensing Applications

  •    Employment Applications

Immigration and Naturalization Services:

        The Hillsborough Township Police Department does not fingerprint individuals for Citizenship and Naturalization.  This service must be done by a "designated finger printer".  For information on Designated Fingerprint Service for Citizenship and Naturalization, call 1-800-755-0777.

Gun Permits:

  •   Firearm Applications may be picked up anytime at Police Headquarters.

  •   Firearm Identification Card applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

  •   Pistol Purchase Permit applicants must be at least 21 years of age to purchase a pistol from a federally licensed dealer.

Does the Police Department offer Fingerprinting services?

     Fingerprinting services are available to all Township residents for firearms applications, licensing applications, and employment applications.  Fingerprinting services are available on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00am - 9:00pm at Police Headquarters.

Where is the Hillsborough Township Police Department located?

     The Police Department is located at 379 South Branch Road, in the Municipal Complex on the corner of South Branch Road and Beekman Lane.  For further directions call 908-369-4323.

What phone numbers do I call to reach the Police Department and other Municipal offices?

  • In case of an EMERGENCY dial  9 1 1.

  • Non-Emergency Police number - 908-369-4323.

  • Municipal Court 908-369-3532 or  908-369 4313 ext. 131

  • All other Municipal offices 908-369-4313.                             

How do I  pay a ticket online?

  www.njmcdirect.com

How do I obtain copies of police reports?

     Police reports are available at the Records Bureau which is located in the lobby at Police Headquarters.  Reports are available Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm excluding Federal and State holidays.   Please call the Records Bureau to be sure that the report you need is available prior to you making the trip.  There is also a fee for copies of all reports.  If you have any questions regarding the fees please contact the Records Bureau.


 

I'm interested in becoming a Hillsborough Police Officer or Dispatcher. Are you accepting applications for open positions?

Currently, the Hillsborough Township Police Department is not accepting applications for Patrol Officer or Dispatcher positions.  However, Hillsborough Police will gladly accept resumes for placement in our future job opening files.  Hillsborough Township Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all legally aged United States Citizens, over the age of 18 may apply. 
07-15-2008

Does Hillsborough Police Install Car Seats?

Answer: Yes and No 

All Services Division Officers completed a Standardized Passenger Child Safety Technical Training Program that was sponsored by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and AAA. 
This program provides inspections of and instructions on the proper installation of the following Child Safety Equipment inside a motor vehicle: 

        - Infant seats with and without a base
        - Rear-facing and forward-facing convertible seats 
        - Booster seats with and without shields
        - High back belt-positioning boosters with and without a harness
        - Locking clips
        - Belt shortening clips
        - Identification of anchor locations

Motorist wishing to have their child safety seats(CSS) inspected, must read their respective vehicle and CSS owners manuals prior to arrival. Motorist will also have to demostate the proper installation techniques of their CSS after being given proper installation instructions by the Technicians. This service, when available, is offered as a courtesy and  Officer's will not simply install a CSS for a motorist without the motorist taking the aforementioned initial steps, including attempting to install it themselves, prior to an appointment.