Traditional Policing
Traditional Policing is described as the response to calls for service, the investigation of crimes, and arresting individuals during and after the process. This method alone does not reduce crime, address public safety issues, or deal with community problems.
No single policing agency can solve complex social problems by itself, so the need to build partnerships between the Police Department, community members and local government is imperative. Using this Community Relations strategy increases public safety through information and awareness programs resulting in a higher quality of life for our residents.
Keeping the Community Involved
There is a shared responsibility between the police and community members in encouraging a problem solving partnership. Assigned to the Community Response Unit, our officers work closely with Township residents and business owners keeping them notified of crime trends, proactive police responses, and preventive measures to address crime in their neighborhoods.
The focus is on improving the 2-way communications between the police and the community to help the residents develop rapport and participate in the crime prevention process. The exchange of information between the community and the police is essential in the prevention of crime that traditional policing methods do not address.
This communication also helps redirect the many calls to the Police Department that should be handled more efficiently by other agencies for problem solving resolutions. This allows our patrol officers more time to focus on our residents and proactive crime deterring methods in all of our neighborhoods.
Camden County Special Needs Registry
This form can be accessed here on Camden County Prosecutor Office’s website: https://camdencountypros.org/community-page/41
The Cherry Hill Township Police Department and the Camden County Prosecutors Office has a registry for individuals with Special Needs and disabilities in efforts to give police quick access in an emergency to critical information about a person who is registered. The registry can provide police with emergency contact information, detailed physical descriptions, known routines, favorite attractions, or the needs of an individual with Special Needs and other disabilities such as: Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Down Syndrome or any other endangered individuals.
This information can greatly assist police officers when time is essential in communicating and dealing with an emergency situation involving a person with Special Needs and disabilities. The online registration asks for valuable information that the police officer may need when helping individuals with Special Needs and disabilities. We ask that all questions be filled out completely and a current photograph be provided, which can be submitted online on Camden County Prosecutors Office Special Needs Registry here: https://camdencountypros.org/community-page/41
The information you provide is confidential and will only be used by our police officers. If any of the information on the registration changes you are encouraged to re-register as soon as possible.
If you have questions please contact our Community Relations Unit at copps@cherryhillpolice.com or call 856-488-7813.
Community Groups
Presently, several neighborhood and civic groups in our Township are in contact with the Community Response Unit. All receive monthly crime stats for their respective area. If you are interested in joining one of the existing groups or setting up your own group, please contact the Community Response Unit. Civic groups also can schedule a community meeting and request an officer to attend to discuss topics.
Kid Card ID
The Cherry Hill Police Department is proud to present this Child ID program to any child free of charge at township events. The Cherry Hill Kid Card is an identification card parents will have as a quick reference should your child be reported lost or missing. The card will include a photo and physical description of your child. Additionally, the information on the card meets the criteria needed for identifying and entering the child into the Amber Alert System.
Personal Safety
Officers will speak about how you can help avoid becoming the victim of a crime. We can provide information of crime prevention, personal safety, senior safety, Internet safety, and identity theft safety.
Crime Prevention for Business
Officers will speak about deterring crime within the business community conducting instruction on robbery, shoplifting, theft, and credit card fraud prevention.
School Safety
Officers will speak with students and parents about a variety of topics including Internet safety, bullying, and bike safety.
Bike Registration
Enter your bike information into our database via the Internet. This data will be stored and available to every Cherry Hill Police Officer. If your bike is stolen this information can be extremely helpful to the investigation.
Contact Information
For more information, contact the Community Response Unit at (856) 488-7813 or by email.
