Margate City Police Department

06/09/2026

They’re silent. They’re speedy. And they’re easy to miss. If you're riding an e-bike or e-scooter, stay visible, signal your moves, and don’t ghost traffic rules.

06/09/2026

Saturday, June 13th, the Margate City Police Department will hold a bike auction. The bikes will be available for preview starting at 9am and the bidding will start at 10am. Sales are cash only, the bikes are sold as is, and all sales are final.

Auction held at the Police Department at 111 N. Decatur Ave.

06/08/2026

The Margate City Police Department, along with our community partners, would like to warmly invite anybody interested to attend our upcoming World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Educational Community Event, focused on supporting, educating, and protecting older adults in our community.

Event Details:
Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Location: Jewish Community Center of Atlantic County
501 N. Jerome Avenue
Margate, NJ 08402

This free community event will feature:
Educational presentations on elder abuse prevention, scams, and fraud awareness
Information on resources and support available to seniors and caregivers
Opportunities to connect with local organizations and community partners
A catered lunch provided for attendees

Featured speakers and participating organizations include representatives from:
FBI – Protecting Seniors from Scams & Fraud
Atlantic County Office on Aging – Senior Resources & Support
Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office – Elder Abuse Prevention & Prosecution
Margate City Police Department – Senior Safety Initiatives
Additional community organizations and support services

Our goal is to bring together seniors, caregivers, service providers, and community organizations to increase awareness, encourage prevention, and strengthen support systems for older adults throughout Atlantic County.

Interested attendees are encouraged to reserve a spot through Eventbrite or contact us directly for additional information:
Registration / Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../world-elder-abuse...

Questions or Additional Information:
[email protected]

06/06/2026

This morning Margate PD was thrilled to be helping out with the Margate Business Association's, Le Tour De Downbeach.

Sergeant Fane, along with SLEOs Schuster, Gooden and Forman, rode along the route helping keep the riders safe, and the event running smoothly.

We're proud of the partnerships and support we have in the community and always appreciate the opportunity to help as events like this show off all the Downbeach communities have to offer.

06/06/2026

This morning, Captain Scullion, Sergeant Rando and Officer Campbell participated in the Special Olympics Torch Run. They helped carry the Flame of Hope that will kick off the Special Olympics Summer Games!

The annual event has helped raise over 1 Billion dollars for Special Olympics programs since 1981 and MCPD is proud to be a part of that!

For more information check out: https://www.sonj.org/partners/law-enforcement-torch-run/

06/05/2026

Thursday June 4th was the formal swearing in for SLEO I Douglas Schuster. SLEO Schuster graduated the Gloucester County Police Academy SLEO I course on Friday May 29th and has been in field training. With this swearing in complete, he is able to join our two other SLEO I's as they work to enhance our service to residents during these busy summer months. Congratulations to SLEO I Schuster and his family!

06/03/2026

This Saturday will be the Margate Business Association's Le Tour de Downbeach bike ride event!

During the ride there will be officers directing traffic at several intersections, and a portion of N. Washington Ave will be closed between Monmouth and Amherst Aves.

Please be cautious on Saturday during the event as there will be a large number of bicyclists on the road.

Ride with the wave of yellow 🚴‍♂️ Le Tour de Downbeach is back June 6 and we're cruising through Margate, Ventnor & Atlantic City! For more information and Registration visit margatehasmore.com

06/03/2026

Chief Hankinson and the men and women of the Margate City Police Department are standing side by side with the brave men and women of the Atlantic City Police Department.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the officers involved in today's incident as they recover, and especially with their families as they live through a nightmare scenario.

Today's events serve as a reminder that no day is free of danger. The only way to face that danger is together, with the support of our fellow officers and community. We support our brothers and sisters in Atlantic City as they tirelessly work to keep that community safe.

06/02/2026

Chief Hankinson and the men and women of the the Margate City Police Department congratulate Firefighter Debbie Boyle. She has been a trailblazer for her entire career, and we wish her well as she enjoys retirement.

06/02/2026

Pedestrian deaths in New Jersey fell by nearly 24% in 2025 - proof that safer choices save lives. Let’s keep it going by staying visible, alert, and sharing the road.