Chief of Police
Kevin J. Friel
The Hammonton Police Department Communication Center operates around the clock, every day of the year, and is equipped with an advanced 9-1-1 computer system.
When a 9-1-1 call is made, your name, address, phone number, and other pertinent information are automatically displayed, even if the call is disconnected before it is answered. Additionally, cellular 9-1-1 calls are directed to the nearest police department based on the caller’s location.
Hammonton Police Dispatch
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 222 (for non-emergencies)
Location: 1st floor at Hammonton Town Hall, 100 Central Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
Hammonton Police Records
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 227
Location: 2nd floor at Hammonton Town Hall, 100 Central Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hammonton Police Department
Call 609-567-4300 Ext. 237 to Report a Confidential Tip
Accident Reports will be available for pick-up within 5 to 7 business days following the date of the incident.
Public Records Fees pursuant to NJSA 47:1A-1:
- All Pages $.05 per page for letter size
- All Pages $.07 per page for legal size
Requests for reports submitted by mail rather than in person will incur an additional fee of $5.00. Furthermore, a postage fee will be included in the total cost unless a self-addressed stamped envelope is provided with the request.
Hammonton Police Records
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 227
Location: 2nd floor at Town Hall, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
To request a background check, please visit the Police Records Department in person during regular business hours and present your identification.
Hammonton Police Records
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 227
Location: 2nd floor at Town Hall, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Concealed Carry Permits are completed online at NJSP/ConcealedCarry portal. Important information can also be found on the NJ State Police website.
The Concealed Carry Permits service allows for online submission of both initial and renewal applications. Approved applications are due for renewal every two (2) years. Renewal applications can be submitted up to four (4) months before the expiration date.
Concealed Carry Permit applicants need to have been fingerprinted for firearms purposes in New Jersey and assigned an SBI number before they can apply for a Concealed Carry Permit. If you have never been fingerprinted for firearms purposes in New Jersey before, start with an application for an Initial Firearms I.D. card.
You can find the Permit to Carry Safe Handling and Proficiency Certification and Use of Force Training document on the NJSP website. If you have lived outside of the state of New Jersey in the last ten (10) years, please fill out form SP-066 (Consent for Mental Health Records) and upload it to your application.
What will I need for submitting an Initial Concealed Carry Permit application?
- SBI number
- Upload of a recent photograph on a light background that shows your head and shoulders.
- One (1) training record completed within the past two (2) years, instructor name and qualification date.
- Social Security and Driver’s License number
- Background information
- Armored Car Applicants must upload a recent employment letter.
- Contact information for four (4) non-family related references
- Information on handguns to be carried
- $200 application fee
*Important* Please read the updated qualifications requirements below:
Hammonton Police Records
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 227
Location: 2nd floor at Town Hall, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Public Records Fees are pursuant to NJSA 47:1A-1: and in accordance with NJ State Law and Hammonton Ordinance Number 30-2004.
- Pages 1-10 $.75 per page
- Pages 11-20 $.50 per page
- Pages 21 and over $.25 per page
Depending on the information requested a Open Public Records Act form may be required.
Public Records Fees pursuant to NJSA 47:1A-1:
- All Pages $.05 per page for letter size
- All Pages $.07 per page for legal size
Download: Hammonton Police Department Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Request Form
Hammonton Police Records
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 227
Location: 2nd floor at Town Hall, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Application for Firearms Purchaser Identification Card and/or Handgun Purchase Permit
Purpose of FARS Application:
The Firearms Application & Registration System (FARS) is used to process the following types of applications:
- Initial Firearms Purchaser Identification Card
- Permit to purchase a Handgun
- Change of Address on Firearm Purchaser Identification Card
- Change of Name on Firearm Purchaser Identification Card
- Replacement for Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (for lost, stolen or renewal)
- Register handgun(s) with change of residency to New Jersey / Voluntary registration
- Change of Sex on Firearm Purchaser Identification Card
FARS Application Process:
- Step 1: Proceed online to apply on the FARS website: https:www.njportal.com/NJSP/fars
- Step 2: Enter the Hammonton Police Department ORI#: NJ0011300
- Step 3: Complete the online application. Paper applications are no longer accepted.
- Step 4: Submit payment at the Hammonton Police Department for your permits and, if applicable, the Firearms ID card. Permits to Purchase handguns are $25.00 for each permit, and $50.00 for the initial ID card. No fee for a duplicate.
When deciding how many permits you would like to get, remember:
One permit is required for each handgun you purchase. Each permit is $25.00.
You can purchase 1 handgun in a 30 day period.
Permits are good for up to 180 days with renewal after 90 days.
If you decide you want another handgun permit and you didn’t get more than one initially, you will need to apply again.
You will be receiving automated email updates throughout this process.
Once your application is complete, someone from the Hammonton Police Department will contact you to retrieve your FID card and/or pistol permit documents.
Please advise your references that the FARS system will email them the reference questions to be answered. Your references can complete the questions using a smart phone, mobile device, laptop, or desktop computer. Please advise them to complete the questions immediately to progress your background investigation.
The on-line application is applicant driven. Please ensure that you have entered the best phone numbers for yourself and references as well as the best email addresses for yourself and references.
The New Jersey State Police website provides information on New Jersey firearms laws, transportation of firearms and frequently asked questions.
Hammonton Police Records
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 227
Location: 2nd floor at Town Hall, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Temporary and Permanent Handicapped Placards
The Hammonton Police Chief may issue temporary handicapped parking placards for individuals that meet certain qualifications. Placards issued are valid
for six months. For needs that exceed this period you must contact the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
Application Process
- Pick up application material at the Office of Chief of Police. You must complete the form that you have been provided along with your healthcare professional, according to the guidelines contained on the form. When the form is complete, return it to the Chief of Police Office. You must also bring with you a check or money order for $4.00 payable to NJ Motor Vehicle Commission.
- The Chief’s Office will review your application and issue a temporary placard, if appropriate.
- Permanent Placard forms may be picked up at the Office of Police wherein same is to be filled out by handicapped and healthcare professional and mailed to Motor Vehicle Commission, Special Plate Unit in Trenton, NJ (1-888-486-3339).
Hammonton Police Records
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 227
Location: 2nd floor at Town Hall, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Lieutenant Thomas Percodani
Phone: 609-561-4000 Ext. 241
The Detective Bureau handles all investigations, major crimes, narcotics, licensing and firearms registration.
In an initiative to enhance accessibility between the Hammonton Police Department and local residents, citizens can now reach out via email, phone, or text for inquiries or concerns regarding public safety.
The department has established a dedicated email address, hammontonpolicetipline@gmail.com, and a phone number, 609-878-8005, for reporting suspicious activities, asking questions about safety, or providing information to help maintain a secure community.
Residents are encouraged to submit tips anonymously and all shared information will be treated with confidentiality by the police.
It is important to remember that for incidents requiring immediate police attention, communication should not be sent via email. Instead, citizens should contact the police department directly at 609-561-4000, visit the Hammonton Police Station at Town Hall in person or dial 9-1-1 in case of an emergency.
Hammonton Police Dispatch
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 222 (for non-emergencies)
Location: 1st floor at Town Hall, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037
Hours: 24/7
Hammonton Police Records
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 227
Location: 2nd floor at Town Hall, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Hammonton Police Records
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 227
Fax: 609-567-2454
Location: 2nd floor at Town Hall, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ 08037
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Police Records office provides the following:
- Accident report
- Investigation report
- Operation report
- Incident report
Municipal Parking Permits are provided at no charge and you must bring a drivers license, copy of a lease, insurance, and registration.
Fingerprinting is done on Wednesdays for individuals who have their own cards for a fee of $10.00. All others must make an appointment with the State Vendor:
Sagem Morpho Inc.
Phone: 1-877-503-5981
Online: www.bioapplicant.com/nj
Depending on the information requested a Open Public Records Act form may be required.
Public Records Fees pursuant to NJSA 47:1A-1:
- All Pages $.05 per page for letter size
- All Pages $.07 per page for legal size
Download: Hammonton Police Department Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Request Form
The Town of Hammonton is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Prescription Drug Collection Days
The Hammonton Police Department will be hosting several Prescription Drug Collection Days throughout the year. Check back often for the next event or follow our Facebook page for updates.Residents are asked to bring unwanted prescription drugs on the collection date to be safely and properly disposed of.
- All events will be held at the Hammonton Police Department.
- An officer will supervise the collection of accepted medications.
- We will be accepting pills, capsules, patches and pet medications.
- We WILL NOT be accepting syringes, needles, liquids or powders.
The Hammonton Police Department has been actively involved in medication collection efforts for many years. However, the drug collection box located in our lobby was misused, leading to a potentially dangerous situations. As a result, we have decided to suspend the program. Instead, we will be organizing specific dates for residents to bring in their unused, unwanted and expired medications for safe disposal.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has labeled prescription drug abuse an epidemic.
CDC reports that the majority of drug overdose deaths, more than six out of ten, involve an opioid. The number of overdose deaths involving opioids, including prescription opioid pain relievers and heroin, has nearly quadrupled since 1999. More than 78 people per day are dying from overdoses of opioid medications. Two in Five teenagers believe prescription drugs are “much safer” than illegal drugs. Every day in the U.S. 2,500 youths take a prescription pain reliever for the purpose of getting high for the first time. Cleaning out medicine cabinets will reduce the number of prescriptions available for abuse.
The Hammonton Police Department endorses this initiative as it effectively removes unwanted prescription medications from the possession of minors and individuals who should not have access to them. This program encourages community members to take responsibility for safely disposing of these potentially harmful drugs, especially when they are no longer needed. Discarding unused medications in the trash poses a risk, as they can be retrieved for misuse or illegal sale, while flushing them can lead to water contamination. Proper disposal methods not only safeguard lives but also protect the environment.
Take the Five-Step American Medicine Chest Challenge:
- Take inventory of your prescription and over-the-counter medicine.
- Secure your medicine chest.
- Dispose of your unused, unwanted, and expired medicine in your home
- Take your medicine exactly as prescribed.
- Talk to your children about the dangers of prescription drug abuse.
For more information:
- Visit www.jtacnj.org or call 609-272-0100
- Visit www.americanmedicinechest.com or call 609-909-7214
Surveillance Camera Registry
The Hammonton Police Department is reaching out to local business owners for support in enhancing the safety of our community. We are launching a program called S.P.O.T. (Surveillance Protects Our Town), which allows businesses to register their surveillance cameras with us. While we won’t have access to live feeds, knowing the locations of these cameras will aid us in investigations, help identify suspects, and locate evidence. This initiative will significantly bolster our efforts to protect Hammonton and its residents. Together, we can give our community an advantage over crime and ensure a safer environment for everyone.
Local business owners interested in participating can download the HPD Surveillance Camera Registry Form. Once completed, forms should be either delivered in person to:
Hammonton Police Records Department located on the second floor at Town Hall, 100 Central Ave., Hammonton, NJ
Or mailed to: Hammonton Police Department
Attention: SPOT Surveillance Camera Registry
100 Central Avenue, Hammonton, NJ, 08037
After processing, business owners will receive their S.P.O.T. decal, which should be displayed prominently on the front window or door to indicate registration in the program. If the form is submitted by mail, the decal will be personally delivered to your business. Thank you for your support!
- kfriel@townofhammonton.org
- dkunen@townofhammonton.org
Hammonton Police Records
Phone: 609-567-4300 Ext. 227
Location: 2nd floor at Hammonton Town Hall, 100 Central Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08037
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.