Salem County Sheriff's Office

06/10/2026

June is World Elder Abuse Awareness Month!

Did you know as many as 1 in 10 older Americans are abused, neglected, or exploited daily? We all deserve to lead happy and healthy lives free from abuse as we age, yet older people are mistreated more often than we think. In an effort to raise awareness, Salem County Office on Aging & Disabilities is asking you to participate by Painting the Town Purple.

06/02/2026

We at the Salem County Sheriff’s Office are truly humbled by the overwhelming support from the community in the wake of the deaths of our K-9’s. We further understand the frustration in the lack of information provided on social media outlets. The incident was immediately turned over to the Salem County Prosecutor’s Office to conduct a complete and thorough investigation. To preserve the integrity of that investigation, our office must refrain from further comment. This office seeks to understand the full details of how this incident transpired and plans to release information when able. Until then, we must respectfully defer all questions to the Salem County Prosecutor’s Office.

06/01/2026

Members of the Salem County Sheriff’s Office are feeling a deep sense of sadness with the tragic loss on Friday afternoon of two of our K-9 officers Rip and Boomer. Their loyalty, service, and dedication to protecting the residents of Salem County will never be forgotten. We honor their lives with gratitude for all they gave and the service they performed alongside our officers in the countless ways they helped protect our community. Please keep our K-9 handler and his family, along with our entire K-9 unit, in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Sheriff Charles Miller and the Salem County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to announce the upcoming Adult Police Academy, which will be held on July 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Each session will take place at the Office of Emergency Management, located at 135 Cemetery Road, Woodstown, New Jersey.

This free program is open to all adult residents of Salem County.

The Adult Police Academy provides participants with a unique opportunity to learn about leadership, discipline, teamwork, and the day-to-day operations of the Sheriff’s Office through hands-on demonstrations and interactive experiences.

Topics and demonstrations will include:

K-9 Unit demonstrations
Drone Unit operations
Project Lifesaver
CPR and First Aid instruction
A tour of the Salem County Correctional Facility
A tour of the 911 Emergency Dispatch Center
And much more
To register, please scan the QR code to access the registration form, or use the attached link to complete your application. Be sure to include your shirt size when registering.

Space is limited and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage interested participants to apply early. Best of all, the program is completely free for Salem County adults.

For additional information, please contact Chief Warrant Officer Kirk Cooksey at [email protected].

05/21/2026

Sheriff Charles Miller and the Salem County Sheriff’s Office are pleased to announce the upcoming Adult Police Academy, which will be held on July 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Each session will take place at the Office of Emergency Management, located at 135 Cemetery Road, Woodstown, New Jersey.

This free program is open to all adult residents of Salem County.

The Adult Police Academy provides participants with a unique opportunity to learn about leadership, discipline, teamwork, and the day-to-day operations of the Sheriff’s Office through hands-on demonstrations and interactive experiences.

Topics and demonstrations will include:

K-9 Unit demonstrations
Drone Unit operations
Project Lifesaver
CPR and First Aid instruction
A tour of the Salem County Correctional Facility
A tour of the 911 Emergency Dispatch Center
And much more
To register, please scan the QR code to access the registration form, or use the attached link to complete your application. Be sure to include your shirt size when registering.

Space is limited and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage interested participants to apply early. Best of all, the program is completely free for Salem County adults.

For additional information, please contact Chief Warrant Officer Kirk Cooksey at [email protected].

Salem County Sheriff's Office 94 Market Street Salem, NJ, 08079 Phone: (856) 935-7510 ext 8376 - Kirk Cooksey

05/11/2026

PSEG Siren System monthly growl test will occur on May 13, 2026 around 10 am. This is only a test and no action is required from the public.

05/11/2026

It’s National Police Week. Please join Sheriff Miller in remembering and honoring our uniformed men and women of Salem County who work to protect and serve our community. This week we thank them for their courage, sacrifice, and dedication. On Friday, May 15 many of our officers from around the county will join and take part in a memorial run to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.