Highlands Police Department

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ted to: news releases, storm emergencies, road closures and helpful tips. Please do not use Facebook to report any crime, emergency, serious incident or to request police response. Contact the Borough of Highlands Police Department at (732)872-1158 or for an emergency dial 911. This may be an open forum but it must remain family friendly. Please keep all comments clean, respectful and on topic. It is also asked that you follow these posting guidelines should you decide to comment. You comment at your own risk and do so taking personal responsibility for your comments, your username and any other information provided. The Borough of Highlands Police Department does not agree with or endorse every comment that individuals may post on our page. We would like to share information with the public and it is our intention to accept the majority of the comments made to this page. Comments will be deleted if they contain:
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Violations of the comment policy may cause the individual/author to be blocked, without warning, from the Borough of Highlands page. While social media may be a 24/7 medium, our moderation capabilities are not. We may not see every inappropriate comment immediately. We trust the members of our community to be mature and ignore personal attacks, negative speech and to respond politely. Additionally, with specific exceptions, complaints signed after an arrest/incident are public information and is subject to be released. All persons and suspects are presumed to be innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Congratulations Sgt. Elmer, it’s been a pleasure working with you!
06/01/2026

Congratulations Sgt. Elmer, it’s been a pleasure working with you!

The Highlands doughboy statue remains forever steadfast peering over the Atlantic waiting for his comrades who will neve...
05/25/2026

The Highlands doughboy statue remains forever steadfast peering over the Atlantic waiting for his comrades who will never return. This beautiful memorial serves as a reminder for us all to never forget those sons and daughters who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are grateful for them today and always. Please have a safe and happy Memorial Day.

Update: Owner located
05/08/2026

Update: Owner located

Dog Located in the area of Shore Drive and Miller St and turned over to the SPCA for safe keeping.

Dog Located in the area of Shore Drive and Miller St and turned over to the SPCA for safe keeping.
05/08/2026

Dog Located in the area of Shore Drive and Miller St and turned over to the SPCA for safe keeping.

The Highlands Police Department is a participating drop off location for DEATakeback. Feel free to drop off any unused p...
04/24/2026

The Highlands Police Department is a participating drop off location for DEATakeback. Feel free to drop off any unused prescription medication in the clearly marked drop box located in our lobby.
www.DEATakeback.com

Some of you may have recently seen this helicopter flying low over the area. There is no reason for alarm; this company ...
04/20/2026

Some of you may have recently seen this helicopter flying low over the area. There is no reason for alarm; this company has been contracted by JCPL to conduct a survey of their transmission lines. This helicopter may be seen in the area throughout the rest of the week.

On 04/14/2026 the Highlands Police Department will be participating in New Jersey’s Goal: Zero Campaign. A dedicated off...
04/14/2026

On 04/14/2026 the Highlands Police Department will be participating in New Jersey’s Goal: Zero Campaign. A dedicated officer will be assigned to enforce distracted driving one of the most preventable causes of serious crashes on New Jersey roadways.

Put the Phone Away or Pay

Drivers: You Play a Key Role in Pedestrian SafetyA moment of caution can save a life. Pedestrians are everywhere.- Slow ...
04/06/2026

Drivers: You Play a Key Role in Pedestrian Safety
A moment of caution can save a life. Pedestrians are everywhere.

- Slow down in neighborhoods and school zones.�- Always yield at crosswalks.
- Put the phone away—distractions can wait.

Drive with care, patience, and responsibility. Because safety isn’t just about getting there—it’s about everyone getting there safely.

As a reminder, the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m There will be no parking on ...
03/20/2026

As a reminder, the Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade is Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m There will be no parking on Bay Avenue from 10:00 am- 3:00pm. Bay Avenue and all side streets will be completely closed to vehicular traffic at 1:30pm. Residents should plan accordingly and follow all detours.

We strongly recommend avoiding driving in the area as early as possible as there is always some unforeseen issue that may cause a delay. Please be patient and enjoy the parade.

Parking is prohibited the entire length of Bay and Linden Avenues when the road is snow covered. Please remove vehicles...
01/23/2026

Parking is prohibited the entire length of Bay and Linden Avenues when the road is snow covered. Please remove vehicles prior to snowfall so plows can adequately clear the roadway.

Borough Ordinance 7-3.3

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151 Navesink Avenue
Highlands, NJ
07732

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+17328721158

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