Police: Spring Awareness and Safety
Register Your Alarm System
Local Ordinance Chapter 117 requires the registration of all “privately installed burglary, robbery and fire alarm systems” with the Middlesex Borough Police Department. Registration forms and directions are located at https://middlesexpd.com/downloads/
Remember Your Nightly Routine: Lock Cars And Home
Unlocked vehicles are popular targets for opportunistic thieves. The modern convenience of key fobs also makes vehicles more susceptible to theft when the fobs are left in vehicles. PLEASE lock your vehicles at all times when they are unattended and keep valuables stored out of view of prying eyes.
Burglars often pose as solicitors, enabling them to approach homes to determine if anyone is present, without arousing suspicion. For this reason, the Borough of Middlesex requires that all solicitors obtain a license before engaging in such activity. If you suspect that someone is soliciting without a license, please report them to the police.
Yard Sales and Garage Sales
Springtime is also a popular time for yard sales and garage sales. Residents are reminded that New Jersey law prohibits signs from being “painted, drawn, erected or maintained upon trees, rocks, other natural features or public utility poles”. You may stake signs advertising your sale on your property, or on private property with the permission of the property owner. We also ask prospective buyers to make sure to obey all traffic and parking laws while attending a garage, yard or estate sale.
Leash And Curb Your Dog
LOCAL ORDINANCE 129-5, 129-10
Spring brings the increased 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 and to keep their dog on a leash. Remember – our children depend on these parks, schoolyards and ballfields for recreation. Dog feces, when not disposed of properly, is a health hazard and an environmental hazard.
Buckle Up Every Time
Under state law, drivers and passengers must all wear seat belts, and failure to do so for those in the front seat is a primary offense, meaning police can pull a car over if someone up front isn't wearing one. The fine for not wearing a seat belt in is $46.
Stop For Pedestrians Within A Marked Crosswalk
Vehicles must stop for a pedestrian within a marked crosswalk but must only yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection. Nineteen states put the burden on vehicles to stop and yield if a pedestrian is located anywhere in the roadway. Failure to stop carries a $200 (court costs additional) fine, a 2-point license penalty, 15 days community service, and insurance surcharges.
Warm weather also brings with it increased pedestrian traffic. Keep these tips in mind:
Pedestrians:
Always cross at corners, within marked crosswalks where available.
If crossing in other locations, yield the right of way to vehicles. Failure to obey the law carries a $54 fine (court costs additional).
Look left, right and left again before crossing. Watch for turning cars.
Always walk facing traffic.
Obey traffic signals, especially “Walk/Don’t Walk.”
Remain alert! Don’t assume that cars are going to stop.
Wear reflective clothing when walking at night.
Stay sober. Walking while impaired greatly increases your chances of being struck.
Share The Road – It’s Everyone’s Responsibility
Milder temperatures also mean that there will be more people taking to the roads on bicycles and motorcycles. Drivers should be mindful that bicyclists and motorcyclists have the same rights as you. They also face unique safety challenges, such as being smaller and less visible. Look for cyclists before making a left-hand turn at an intersection. Also, be aware that motorcyclists may have to downshift and weave to avoid bumps and road hazards so follow at a safe distance.
Wear Your Helmet
Since 2006, Bicycle Helmets are requires for 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 possibly result in a fine as high as $100.
Torch Run for Special Olympics
The Middlesex Police Department will participate in the 41st annual New Jersey Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics on Friday, June 7th.
Internet Exchange Zone
The Middlesex Police Department has established an Internet Exchange Zone in the parking lot at police headquarters. The zone is monitored by a dedicated video surveillance camera. The goal is to create a place that promotes safer transactions between individuals making sales, purchases or exchanges with total strangers.
Nixle Community Notifications And Alerts
Nixle is a free communication system that connects residents to the agencies that protect, serve and communicate with them. 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 (Standard text message rates apply), and over the World Wide Web. Notifications may include crime related alerts, traffic advisories and other relevant safety and community event information.
Register now to receive text messages: Text “MIDDLESEXPD” to 888777 to begin receiving SMS/text only. You can also sign up through the registration form on this page.
To learn more about Nixle and to sign up, please visit our web site at www.middlesexpd.com
Records Bureau
The Police Department’s Records Bureau window is located inside the lobby of the Middlesex Borough Police Department at 1101 Mountain Avenue. The window is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Starting the week of Monday, May 27, 2024, the window hours will change to Monday through Thursday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm, and Fridays, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
Citizens can obtain motor vehicle crash reports and police incident reports by completing a request form, by providing their information and a proper form of identification.
Please allow up to 5 business days for report availability.
Contact the Records Bureau at (732) 356-1900 ext. 230/231 for information or to check the status of your report request.
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-emergency traffic concerns to:
Middlesex Police Department – (732) 356-1900 ext. 235, or trafficsafety@middlesexpd.com
Firearms Applications And Carry Permits
See https://middlesexpd.com/firearm-applications/ for updated information. Firearms Applications can now be completed online at https://njportal.com/NJSP/FARS. All forms, payments, Identification Cards, and Purchasers Permits are ELECTRONIC. Paper cards and permits are no longer generated or provided to applicants.
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