Police Department

Franklin Township Public Safety

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Franklin Township Police Department is to protect and enhance the quality of life via a Community Policing Operational Philosophy, through a partnership with the community, and to promote a safe and secure environment, free from crime and the fear of crime, for all who live, work or visit our community.

Members of the Department are dedicated to accomplishing this mission by maintaining public peace and order through fair, impartial enforcement of the law, fostering an environment of cooperation and trust within our organization and the community, and challenging the future with a spirit of optimism and innovation.


Current News
  • FTPD citizen academy news (1)

    Citizen's Academy Application Now Open

    Citizen's Academy is a program ran by the Franklin Township Police Community Relations Bureau designed for adults to learn about law enforcement.

    02/10/2022 3:07 PM

  • face covering rescinded mandate

    Council Rescinds Mask Mandate in Businesses

    Township Council has rescinded the mask mandate, excluding all Municipal buildings

    01/26/2022 10:43 AM

  • Franklin C.A.N news

    Franklin C.A.N. Meet & Greet

    A Program where Franklin Cops and the Autism Community Network Please register with Sgt. Lea. to attend the Meet & Greet https://www.franklintwpnj.org/CRB

    01/25/2022 3:00 PM

  • At Home Test Kits news

    Get Free At-⁠Home COVID-⁠19 Tests

    Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order 4 free at-⁠home COVID-⁠19 tests. The tests are completely free. Order today at https://special.usps.com/testkits.

    01/18/2022

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    Healing Begins Here

    Safe+Sound Somerset has expanded their trauma-informed services to support survivors of sexual violence.

    12/22/2021 7:30 AM

  • new website launch AD

    NEW Website Launch!

    It is time for a new look! If you encounter issues with the site, please try a few of the new features. Continuous improvements will be made.

    12/16/2021 7:17 PM

  • Ridewise (1)

    Bike and Pedestrian Safety Refresher

    Watch the videos to see how to safely navigate as a bicyclist or pedestrian. Videos are brought to you by RideWise.

    10/26/2021 6:10 PM

  • MS-ISAC icon

    This October: Commit to Being Cyber-Aware: Raise Your Cybersecurity Game - October 2021 MS-ISAC Newsletter

    The information provided in the MS-ISAC Monthly Security Tips Newsletter is intended to increase the security awareness of an organization's end users and to help them behave in a more secure manner.

    10/11/2021 12:00 PM

  • smart street (2)

    Street Smart Franklin Township Survey

    Please help us raise awareness of pedestrian safety issues and help make Franklin Township streets safer by taking the Street Smart Franklin survey https://forms.gle/hGzNvJKzdtrV1pH4A

    09/28/2021 5:41 PM

  • news

    The Franklin Times is Back

    The Fall 2021 issue of the Franklin Times brings you the latest information on meetings, services, financial relief programs, events, and more.

    09/21/2021 9:07 AM

  • Franklin Township Municipality

    Additional Resources For Those Suffering Losses Due to Tropical Storm Ida

    In an attempt to keep residents up to date on the latest Tropical Storm Ida information, the Township is providing additional resources and a page dedicated to disaster relief information.

    09/17/2021 10:53 AM

  • FEMA-LOGO

    IDA DISASTER RECOVERY RESOURCES

    FEMA IDA Disaster Recovery Resources

    09/07/2021 7:01 PM

  • Blood Drive Facebook (1)

    Blood Drive September 10th

    Franklin Township Blood Drive: Remember & Honor 9/11 20th Anniversary. Honor those lives lost by giving the gift of life on September 10th 9AM-3PM at the Municipal Council Chambers 475 DeMott Lane

    08/27/2021 1:02 PM

  • selfdefense fb (2)

    R.A.D. Self-Defense System for Women

    R.A.D. Systems is a basic self-defense program for age 16+ women offered at 935 Hamilton Street 6 classes starting July 19th. Sign up by 7/15 at https://franklintwp.seamlessdocs.com/f/RADforWomen

    06/30/2021 10:36 AM

  • Biking with cops (1)

    Community Relations Bureau Presents Biking with Cops

    The Franklin Township Police CRB brings a biking with cops program for high school students and older every Tuesday beginning July 13th. Sign up today... https://franklintwp.seamlessdocs.com/f/bikingwithcops

    06/24/2021 12:00 PM

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  • I have been involved in a motor vehicle crash in Franklin Township. What should I do?
  • What can I do, as a concerned citizen?
  • Is there an early intervention system enforced to correct officers who use excessive force? Additionally, how many complaints does an officer have to receive before they are reprimanded? Before they are terminated? More than three complaints are unacceptable.
  • Are the officers in the Franklin Police Department trained to perform and seek necessary medical action after using excessive force?
  • Are the officers in the Franklin Police Department thoroughly vetted to ensure that they do not have a history with abuse, racism, xenophobia, homophobia/ transphobia, or discrimination?
  • Are the officers in the Franklin Police Department required to report each time they threaten to or use force on civilians?
  • Are the officers in the Franklin Police Department required to give a verbal warning to civilians before drawing their weapon or using excessive force?
  • Are the officers in the Franklin Police Department required to exhaust every other possible option before using excessive force?
  • Is there a clear and enforced use-of-force continuum that details what weapons and force are acceptable in a wide variety of civilian-police interactions?
  • Are the police officers in the Franklin Police Department forbidden from shooting at moving vehicles?
  • Are the police officers in the Franklin Police Department required to intervene if they witness another officer using excessive force? Will officers be reprimanded if they fail to intervene?
  • Are the police officers in the Franklin Police Department forbidden from using carotid restraints (chokeholds, strangleholds, etc.) and hog-tying methods? Furthermore, are they forbidden from transporting civilians in uncomfortable positions, such as face down in a vehicle?
  • Are the police officers in the Franklin Police Department being trained to de-escalate altercations by using peaceful conflict resolution strategies?
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