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 Murphy

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]

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Day 5, Graduation day did not disappoint. After their final PT session recruits celebrated with a water balloon toss to celebrate all their hard work and enjoyed the opportunity to cool off a little.

After PT recruits responded to Charles Street Elementary where New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit flew in and landed at the field where they were given a tour along with learning more about the aviation units roles and responsibilities. Thank you to our special guests for flying by and giving the recruits a great send off for the academy!After a busy morning Chief Murphy and Lieutenant Coveleski picked up lunch which was donated by Bacio Kitchen + Catering. Thank you for your contribution and support to this amazing group of future leaders.After a hearty lunch recruits accompanied by family and friends proceeded to graduation where they displayed their class banner. Chief Murphy took the opportunity to praise the class and their accomplishments over this past week. Chief Murphy left the recruits with words of encouragement and support to continue achieving their goals and being leaders for not just themselves but for others. Congratulations Class #8, we look forward to what lies ahead in your future endeavors and seeing the leaders you become! Thank you to all our hosts, guests, community leaders, businesses, family and friends that helped make this week happen as we couldn’t have made this happen without you! ... See MoreSee Less

Day 5, Graduation day did not disappoint. After their final PT session recruits celebrated with a water balloon toss to celebrate all their hard work and enjoyed the opportunity to cool off a little. 

After PT recruits responded to Charles Street Elementary where New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit flew in and landed at the field where they were given a tour along with learning more about the aviation units roles and responsibilities. Thank you to our special guests for flying by and giving the recruits a great send off for the academy!

After a busy morning Chief Murphy and Lieutenant Coveleski picked up lunch which was donated by Bacio Kitchen + Catering.  Thank you for your contribution and support to this amazing group of future leaders.

After a hearty lunch recruits accompanied by family and friends proceeded to graduation where they displayed their class banner. Chief Murphy took the opportunity to praise the class and their accomplishments over this past week. Chief Murphy left the recruits with words of encouragement and support to continue achieving their goals and being leaders for not just themselves but for others. 

Congratulations Class #8, we look forward to what lies ahead in your future endeavors and seeing the leaders you become! 

Thank you to all our hosts, guests, community leaders, businesses, family and friends that helped make this week happen as we couldn’t have made this happen without you!Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

Day 4 did not disappoint. Recruits started out with PT where the recruits pushed through adversity and overcame their biggest challenge to date.

To follow after their hard work the recruits decided they wanted a rematch of their game of kickball with a visit of the patrol officers.After PT the recruits took a visit to the Palmyra Fire Department. where they enjoyed training in fire operations and safety equipment. Some recruits enjoyed getting all geared up and jumping into the engines to see first hand how the entire operation works. Thank you PFD for welcoming us and supporting our academy as always!After a busy morning recruits enjoyed some delicious BBQ donated by MISSION BBQ of Marlton. Thank you to our lunch sponsor for refueling our recruits after such a busy day!To wrap up the day recruits worked on their Class #8 banner and worked on team building in preparation for graduation on Friday. Keep up the amazing work recruits you’re in the final stretch! #goclass#8 ... See MoreSee Less

Day 4 did not disappoint. Recruits started out with PT where the recruits pushed through adversity and overcame their biggest challenge to date. 

To follow after their hard work the recruits decided they wanted a rematch of their game of kickball with a visit of the patrol officers.

After PT the recruits took a visit to the Palmyra Fire Department. where they enjoyed training in fire operations and safety equipment. Some recruits enjoyed getting all geared up and jumping into the engines to see first hand how the entire operation works. Thank you PFD for welcoming us and supporting our academy as always!

After a busy morning recruits enjoyed some delicious BBQ donated by MISSION BBQ of Marlton. Thank you to our lunch sponsor for refueling our recruits after such a busy day!

To wrap up the day recruits worked on their Class #8 banner and worked on team building in preparation for graduation on Friday. 

Keep up the amazing work recruits you’re in the final stretch! #goclass#8Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment
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