Palmyra Police Department NJ

09/02/2026

Its finally here, the first day of school!

As parents and students start their morning, the Palmyra Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe, successful, and exciting first day back!

As you head to and from school today, please remember to slow down, stay alert, follow traffic patterns, and be patient. A few extra minutes and a little extra caution can make a big difference in keeping our students safe.

Let’s work together to keep our school zones safe, organized, and moving!

Palmyra School District

09/01/2026

THANK YOU PALMYRA!

What an incredible night at our Annual Back to School Bash!

We want to thank everyone who came out and helped make this year’s event so special. Together, we were able to provide more than 160 backpacks filled with school supplies to local students as they get ready to head back to school!

But the fun didn’t stop there! From food and drinks to water ice, games, smiles, and plenty of time spent connecting with our community.

A very special THANK YOU goes out to all of our incredible supporters, local businesses, organizations, volunteers, and community partners who donated their time, resources, and generosity to make this event possible. Your continued support allows us to give back to the community we are so proud to serve.

Most importantly thank you to the Palmyra community for coming out, supporting the event, and helping us kick off another school year together.

From all of us at the Palmyra Police Officers Association, Palmyra Police Department, and the Borough of Palmyra thank you!

Here’s to a safe, successful, and great school year ahead

A big shout out and thank you goes to:
Borough of Palmyra
Burlington County Prosecutor's Office
Burlington County Sheriff's Office
Palmyra Fire Department.
Palmyra OEM
Chick-fil-A Cinnaminson
A Time 2 Remember DJS, LLC
The Learning Experience
J-Dogs Catering & Amusements
Nick's Pizza Express Palmyra
Bonnie Chellman & John Weber
The Leusner Family
The Ewing Family

08/31/2026

Don’t forget to join us tonight from 5-7 PM in front of Borough Hall. Back to school supplies, food, drinks, and more! We can’t wait to see everyone!

It's that time of year! Join us for our annual Back to School Bash!

The Palmyra Police Department is excited to invite our community to our annual Back to School Bash!

📅 Monday, August 31
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Chief Payton I. Flournoy Memorial Park

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun as we celebrate the start of a new school year! We'll have:

🎒 School Supply Giveaways
🌭 Food & Refreshments
🎯 Games & Activities
👮 Meet Your Local Officers
🎉 And so much more!

This is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, meet members of the Palmyra Police Department, and help our students start the school year off right.

Any questions and or if you wish to be apart of this event please reach out to Sergeant Matt Maresca at [email protected]

We can't wait to see everyone there! 💙💛

08/27/2026

From the Borough of Palmyra

08/25/2026

Don’t forget to stop by and say hello this Monday, August 31st, from 5–7 PM!

Interested in being a part of this event? There’s still time to join us! If you’d like to participate, please reach out to Sgt. Maresca via email at:
[email protected]

We hope to see you there!

It's that time of year! Join us for our annual Back to School Bash!

The Palmyra Police Department is excited to invite our community to our annual Back to School Bash!

📅 Monday, August 31
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Chief Payton I. Flournoy Memorial Park

Bring the whole family for an evening of fun as we celebrate the start of a new school year! We'll have:

🎒 School Supply Giveaways
🌭 Food & Refreshments
🎯 Games & Activities
👮 Meet Your Local Officers
🎉 And so much more!

This is a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, meet members of the Palmyra Police Department, and help our students start the school year off right.

Any questions and or if you wish to be apart of this event please reach out to Sergeant Matt Maresca at [email protected]

We can't wait to see everyone there! 💙💛

08/25/2026

This Labor Day weekend, celebrate responsibly and plan your ride home before the festivities begin.

If you plan to drink, don’t drive. Designate a sober driver, use a rideshare, or make other arrangements to get home safely.

A great celebration is one where everyone makes it home. Stay safe, make smart choices, and enjoy the holiday weekend!

08/22/2026

The Palmyra Police Department is proud to announce the swearing in of Officer Xavier Mourey!

Officer Mourey is a graduate of Palmyra High School and began his law enforcement career right here in Palmyra as a SLEO I with our department. He later continued his career as a full time police officer with the Burlington City Police Department.

Having started his law enforcement journey in our community, Officer Mourey brings with him valuable experience, a strong connection to Palmyra, and a genuine commitment to serving the community he knows so well.

We are excited to have Officer Mourey serve with us and look forward to all he has to offer the residents of Palmyra.

08/17/2026

Day Five — Graduation Day!

What an incredible way to wrap up the Palmyra Police Youth Academy Class 9!

Our final day began with the recruits completing their last physical training session of the academy. After working hard all week, they earned the chance to cool off with a water balloon toss.

We were then honored to welcome the New Jersey State Police Aviation Unit, who landed at Charles Street Elementary and gave our recruits an incredible opportunity to get up close with the helicopter. The recruits were able to speak with the troopers and learn about their specialized roles and the important work they perform as part of a medical aviation unit.

For lunch, Chick-fil-A Cinnaminson generously sponsored our recruits with a delicious meal and some sweet treats, helping to make their final academy lunch extra special. Thank you for supporting our youth and helping make this experience memorable!

The day concluded with our Class 9 Graduation, where family and friends joined us to celebrate the recruits and all they accomplished throughout the academy. Lieutenant Leusner delivered the class speech and helped bring a meaningful close to an amazing week.

We are truly honored and thankful for each of the recruits who joined us this year. Throughout the academy, they gained important knowledge, valuable life lessons, and hands-on experiences that we hope will help shape their lives and futures. We also hope to see our eligible recruits back next year!

A special thank you to our incredible community for your continued support of the Palmyra Police Youth Academy. We also would like to specifically thank Ptlm. Begonja, Det. Gerstle, Ptlm. Bl**er, and Records Division Clerk Finger for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to investing in the future leaders of our community throughout the whole week.

Congratulations, Class 9! We are proud of each and every one of you. Keep learning, keep leading, and keep making a difference!

Until next year!

08/14/2026

Palmyra Police Department Youth Academy Day Four!

Day 4 of the Palmyra Police Department Youth Academy was another great day filled with fitness, teamwork, and learning from a very special four-legged guest!

Recruits started the morning with physical training, adding a little friendly competition to the mix with a challenge to see who could hold a plank the longest!

We were then honored to welcome Officer Destinee Alter and her partner, K-9 Jett, from the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department. Officer Alter and K-9 Jett provided our recruits with an up-close look at the critical role K-9's play in law enforcement, including their work in search and rescue and explosive detection.

We want to extend a huge THANK YOU to Officer Alter and K-9 Jett for taking time out of their busy day to visit with our recruits, share their knowledge, and give them a better understanding of this important part of law enforcement. We truly appreciate you!

For lunch, our recruits were treated to some amazing food generously donated by Bacio Kitchen + Catering right here on Broad Street! We are extremely grateful for Bacio’s continued generosity and support of the Youth Academy throughout the years. Your support helps make this program so special for our recruits and our community!

To wrap up the day recruits put their teamwork and creativity to work as they began putting together their graduation banner as our week starts to come to an end.

With just one day left, the recruits have accomplished a lot, made new friendships, learned from some incredible members of our community, and created memories that will last well beyond this week.

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our Youth Academy and invest in the next generation of our community!

08/13/2026

Palmyra Police Department Youth Academy Day 3!

Day 3 of the Palmyra Police Department Youth Academy was another action packed day filled with teamwork, learning, and plenty of fun!

Recruits started the morning with some classic PT, followed by a friendly game of kickball that put their teamwork, communication, and competitive spirit to the test!

We were then fortunate to welcome Tri-State K-9 Crisis Response Team, who spent time educating our recruits about the important role therapy dogs play in supporting our community and first responders. Our recruits also had the opportunity to meet K-9 Ember and K-9 Buddy, who were definitely some of the day's most popular guests!

After working up an appetite, recruits enjoyed an amazing lunch from Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse, generously donated to our Youth Academy. We are incredibly grateful for their continued support and generosity!

With full stomachs and plenty of energy, recruits traveled to the New Jersey State Police Burlington County Marine Unit Barracks in Burlington City where they learned about the important work of the NJSP Marine Unit, boating and water safety, and the many responsibilities that come with keeping our waterways safe. Recruits even got to experience the Delaware River in style with a ride on the water!

A special THANK YOU goes out to all of our incredible guests, hosts, and sponsors who continue to make this academy possible. Your willingness to spend your time with our recruits, share your knowledge, open your doors, and support our program means more than we can say.

The Youth Academy isn't just about introducing young people to law enforcement, it's about building relationships, creating positive experiences, teaching important life skills, and showing our future community members the many people who work together to keep Palmyra and our surrounding communities safe.

Thank you to everyone who helped make Day 3 one our recruits won't soon forget!