As electric bicycles continue to grow in popularity, the Montgomery Township Police Department is encouraging all residents to become familiar with New Jersey's updated e-bike laws and to make safety their highest priority.

Students who are training peers to recognize signs of mental health struggles got a warm reception at the Township Committee, a contrast to the debate that accompanied the program's school board launch in the fall. Hope Squad, a national peer-to-peer suicide prevention program, launched chapters across Montgomery schools this year. Faculty advisors and student members presented a progress update at the committee’s June 4 meeting.

The Montgomery Township Police Department participated in several traffic safety enforcement initiatives throughout April and May aimed at reducing crashes, promoting safe driving behaviors, and enhancing roadway safety throughout the community.

On a quiet neighborhood lane in Bridgewater, NJ, a 25-year-old man allegedly in possession of an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle with magnified optics, was involved in 34-hour standoff with the Somerset County SWAT team, according to police and county dispatch reports. Police initially responded to a 911 call at 9 pm on Thursday at 7:45 pm. The SWAT team eventually forced entry into the home on Saturday at 6 am, after long hours of attempting to contact and negotiate with the susp

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Montgomery Township Police Department and Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services are reaffirming their commitment to compassionate, effective responses to mental health crises through the ARRIVE Together Program.

The Montgomery Police Department, in partnership with Montgomery Office of Emergency Management (OEM), is proud to announce the official unveiling of its new Swift Water Rescue Program.

Detectives from the Montgomery Township Police Department recently conducted a school safety presentation for middle school students at Princeton Montessori School. The interactive presentation covered topics including bullying, internet safety, responsible use of phones and digital media, and the importance of reporting concerns through the “See Something, Say Something” approach.