Police Department
Mission Statement
The Palmyra Police Department’s mission is to provide professional and ethical public safety services in partnership with citizens to identify
Chief Josiah Murphy
Thank you for visiting the Borough of Palmyra Police Department website
The Palmyra Police Department is a full service police department providing public safety services to residents and visitors to the Borough. The department’s mission is to provide professional and ethical public safety services in partnership with citizens to identify, prevent and solve the problems of crime, fear of crime, social disorder and neighborhood decay, thereby improving the quality of life in our community. Our core values include: ethical behavior, protecting the community, diversity, and problem solving.
The Palmyra Police Department prides itself on connecting with our community in various different ways throughout the year. Outside of answering calls for service and assisting the public on a day to day basis, the officers participate in community events such as, National Night Out, Adopt a Cop, Citizens Police Academy, Youth Police Academy, Palmyra Day, Halloween Parade, Trunk or Treat, Christmas gift giving to families in need, and by donating Thanksgiving meals to families in need. We care about the community we serve and enjoy the positive interactions that we have with the public on a daily basis.
The Palmyra Police Department can be reached at the following:
Emergency: 911
Non- Emergency Dispatch: 856-829-0191
Business office number: 856-829-0198
Gun/Drugs Tip line: 856-829-5483 or 856-829-LIVE
Email: [email protected]
If you’d like to receive these calls, please register using the portal below.
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We can’t wait to see everyone on Monday, October 19th, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Wawa for our Coffee with a Cop!📍 Wawa600 Cinnaminson AvenuePalmyra, NJ 08065Stop by, grab a cup of coffee, say hello, ask questions, and get to know your Palmyra Police officers! We look forward to connecting with our community and enjoying a great morning together. We hope to see you there!Partnering with Wawa, join the Palmyra Police Department for coffee, conversation, and community connection! Stop by, grab a cup of coffee, and take some time to meet and chat with our officers.📅 Monday, October 19, 2026⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM📍 Wawa located at 600 Cinnaminson Ave, Palmyra, NJ 08065Come say hello, ask questions, share ideas, or just enjoy a cup of coffee with us. We look forward to seeing our Palmyra community!
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Partnering with Wawa, join the Palmyra Police Department for coffee, conversation, and community connection! Stop by, grab a cup of coffee, and take some time to meet and chat with our officers.📅 Monday, October 19, 2026⏰ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM📍 Wawa located at 600 Cinnaminson Ave, Palmyra, NJ 08065Come say hello, ask questions, share ideas, or just enjoy a cup of coffee with us. We look forward to seeing our Palmyra community!
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