2026 GTPD Junior Police Academy- Registration Opens May 1st

REGISTRATION OPENS IN TWO WEEKS! Gloucester Township Police Junior Police Academy 2026!

The Annual Gloucester Township Police Junior Police Academy runs for four weeks beginning in late July, with two Basic and two Advanced classes at different age brackets. Registration for the 2026 classes will begin, Friday May 1, 2026. Cost is $150 for residents, $175 for non-residents. Links to each class will be available then on our GTPD social media sites and our website here!: https://gtpolice.com/community-page/199

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Colonial Re-enactment at Gabreil Daveis Tavern Spring Open House and Revolutionary Weekend

THIS WEEKEND! The Gloucester Township Historic & Scenic Preservation Committee is hosting their annual Colonial Re-Enactment on April 18th from 9am-5pm and April 19th from 9am-3pm at the Gabreil Daveis Tavern (500 Third Ave).
Step back in time and experience life in the 1700s with live blacksmithing, cannon firing, tomahawk throwing, primitive arrow shooting, militia drills, and guided tours of the historic Gabreil Daveis Tavern. Fun for all ages, including colonial children’s games and hands-on activities that bring history to life!

Gloucester Township Officers Arrest Suspect for Eluding Police Following Traffic Stop 4-13-2026

On 04/08/26 at approximately 11:33pm, a Gloucester Township Police Officer attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop on a white Acura for motor vehicle violations on the 600 block of North Black Horse Pike in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township. Upon activating emergency lights, the vehicle initially pulled over to the side of the road, and the female driver appeared to wave her documents out the window. As the Officer was about to approach the vehicle, the driver accelerated from the stop at a high rate of speed traveling southbound. The Officer chose not to pursue in the interest of safety to the public.

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Blackwood Kiwanis Little League Parade 4/11/26 8 AM to 930 AM

On Saturday , April 11, 2026, from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM, the Blackwood Kiwanis Little League Parade will take place along the Blackwood Railroad Trail.

Although most of the parade route will stay off main roads, traffic delays are still expected on Glenn Ave, Morris Ave, Marshall Ave, and W. Railroad Ave during this time.

GTPD Officers will be on scene to assist parade participants, residents, and motorists. Please use caution in the area.

Thank you for your patience and support of this community event.

GTPD’s 2026 National Night Out Kickoff Meeting At 6 PM!

Gloucester Township Police’s 2026 National Night Out Kickoff Meeting TONIGHT (Tuesday) AT 6 PM!

Have you been thinking about holding a National Night Out Block Party in your neighborhood? Are you a business owner in Gloucester Township that would like to get involved with our community?

Join the Gloucester Township Police Community Relations Bureau on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6pm in the Gloucester Township Court Room located at, 1261 Chews Landing Road Laurel Springs, NJ 08021, for our Annual National Night Out Kickoff Meeting!

We will discuss details and our goals for our upcoming National Night Out on August 4th and give you the tools and ideas to get your block party started. When you sign your neighborhood up for National Night Out you will receive a visit from our police department at your location!

Come on out and get your neighborhood signed up!

Peters Lane Road Closure Today to Thursday 7 AM to 5 PM This Week

Peters Lane, in the area of Blackwood Clementon Road, will be completely shut down to through traffic due to underground utility construction from 7 AM to 5 PM starting today, March 30, 2026 to Thursday April 2, 2026.

The RIGHT lane of westbound Blackwood Clementon Road in the area of Peters Lane will also be shut down during this project. Gloucester Township Police Officers will be on location to assist with traffic and pedestrian student crossings to and from Highland High School.

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GTPD’s National Night Out Meeting is April 7th

Have you been thinking about holding a National Night Out Block Party in your neighborhood? Are you a business owner in Gloucester Township that would like to get involved with our community?

Come on out and get your neighborhood signed up!

Officers Shut Down Drug Operation

On March 24th, 2026, during the early morning hours, with the assistance of Gloucester Township Police Special Response Team, the Gloucester Township Police Departments Special Investigations Unit and Winslow Township Special Investigations Unit executed a Search Warrant for illegal narcotics at a residence on the 400 block of Ray Smith Road located within Gloucester Township.

This is the result of an ongoing investigation by the Gloucester Township Police Department which resulted in the recovery of significant quantities of various narcotics.

The arrest of this individual is part of our Community Policing initiatives to eliminate this type of nuisance criminal activity from the neighborhoods of Gloucester Township. We work closely with our residents, our Public Works Department, and our Code Enforcement Unit to keep our community clean and to have these types of neighborhood nuisance properties in compliance with our property and maintenance ordinance.

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Talk With Officers on GTPD Recruitment & Civil Service Exam

Are you interested in becoming a Gloucester Township Police Officer and have questions about applying and taking the NJ Civil Service Commission 2026 Law Enforcement Exam? Talk live with our GTPD Community Relations Officers on TODAY, March 24th between 12 PM and 7 PM at 856-228-4011!

If you’re not available to call during those times, or your call goes to voicemail due to them taking another call, you can always email your questions to CommunityRelations@GTPolice.com or https://gtpolice.com/ask-your-agency at any time!

For all information on our recruitment process, please visit the CAREERS section of our website here!: https://gtpolice.com/recruiting

Watch our video on “How To Become A Gloucester Township Police Officer” here! https://youtu.be/sQtuBcQZilQ?si=x8EfhIRyQ9AUqPvG

Message From Gloucester Township Police Chief

As spring arrives, it brings with it a renewed sense of energy throughout Gloucester Township. Warmer weather encourages us to spend more time outdoors, reconnect with neighbors and enjoy everything that makes Gloucester Township such a special place to live. Just as we see growth in nature during this time of year, we also have the opportunity to strengthen the connections that help keep our community safe and strong.