Police: Summer Safety and Local Notes
Report Streetlight Outages
To report a problem with a Streetlight, please call 1-800-436-PSEG (7734). Or, login to My Account www.pseg.com/myaccount:
Click on Streetlight Outages
Then click on Report Streetlight Outage.
The following information will assist us in expediting repairs:
Is the light off at night or on during the day?
Is the fixture or pole damaged or missing?
Street and nearest cross street
Nearest house number
Pole number
Your name and phone number
Buckle Up
Buckle Up! Every trip. Every time.
Leash and Curb Your Dog
The warming weather will bring increases use of our parks and ballfields. Those that choose to use these recreational areas to walk their dogs are reminded that it is their responsibility and it is the law to clean up after their pet (scoop the poop) and to keep your dog on a leash. Remember – our children depend on these parks and fields for recreation.
Wear your Helmet
Originally applicable to cyclists under 14 years of age, in 2006 the law was updated to apply to all cyclists under 17 years of age. This law comes into focus quite often in New Jersey and violation of the law comes with a price tag: $25 for a first offense. A second offense can result in a fine as high as $100.
Report a Traffic Safety Concern
We ask that you support our Safe Roads Initiative by obeying all traffic laws at all times. Please report any non-emergent traffic concerns to:
Middlesex Police Department – (732) 356-1900 ext. 235, or trafficsafety@middlesexpd.com
New Stops!
Dayton Avenue at Woodrow Street
New 4-Way Stop Intersection
National Night Out
Tuesday August 17, 2021
Mountainview Park
6pm-8:30pm
The Middlesex Police Department will be holding its 11th Annual National Night Out Celebration on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 from 6:00pm-8:30pm at Mountain View Park. At National Night Out our officers seek to build new relationships with the members of the community we serve as well as strengthen relationships that have already been established. We hope that through our partnerships with members of our community we foster a true sense of community, build camaraderie and enjoy a fun and safe event! All are welcome to enjoy this free event which includes giveaways, activities, refreshments and introductions to other members of your community! Attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs to sit, stay and enjoy time with their family, friends and community members.
Middlesex Police Department is Working to Build Trust, Improve Officer Safety and Efficiency
Today’s police agencies and their officers face increasing calls for more transparency. Middlesex Police Department is in the process of purchasing body-worn cameras to help officers do their jobs efficiently and safely, as well as build trust. The Middlesex Police Department will be rolling out new body worn cameras in the near future.
The Middlesex Police Department is in the process of transitioning to the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS)
Implemented to improve the overall quality of crime data collected by law enforcement, NIBRS captures details on each single crime incident—as well as on separate offenses within the same incident—including information on victims, known offenders, relationships between victims and offenders, arrestees, and property involved in crimes.
Unlike data reported through the UCR Program’s traditional Summary Reporting System (SRS)—an aggregate monthly tally of crimes—NIBRS goes much deeper because of its ability to provide circumstances and context for crimes like location, time of day, and whether the incident was cleared.
As recommended by professional law enforcement organizations, the FBI has made nationwide implementation of NIBRS a top priority because NIBRS can provide more useful statistics to promote constructive discussion, measured planning, and informed policing. To increase participation, the UCR Program is partnering with the Bureau of Justice Statistics on the National Crime Statistics Exchange, working with advocacy groups to emphasize the importance of NIBRS data, and transitioned the UCR Program to a NIBRS-only data collection, as of Jan. 1, 2021. In addition, the UCR Program has made resources available to help agencies address the cost of transitioning, as well as the potential perception that an agency has higher crime levels when NIBRS actually establishes a new baseline that more precisely captures reported crime in a community.
Records Bureau
The Police Department’s Records Bureau window is located inside the lobby of the Middlesex Borough Police Department at 1101 Mountain Avenue. For the summer, the window is open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Citizens can obtain motor vehicle crash reports and police incident reports by completing a request form providing their information and by providing a form of identification.
Please allow up to 5 business days for report availability.
Contact the Records Bureau at (732) 356-1900 ext. 230 for information or to check the status of your report request.
Nixle Community Notifications and Alerts
Residents are urged to sign up to receive Nixle Alerts and Messages. Nixle allows the Police Department to send important, valuable community information directly to residents using the latest technology. Messages will be delivered by email, SMS/text message (cell phone), and over the World Wide Web. Notifications may include crime related alerts, traffic advisories and other relevant safety and community event information. Nixle also enables citizens to submit anonymous tips to the police department to aid in crime fighting efforts. To learn more about Nixle and to sign up, please visit our web site at www.middlesexpd.com.