Department of Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety is responsible for protecting life, and safeguarding properties in the City of Burlington. Under the supervision of the Director of Public Safety, the Department oversees all public safety departments, including the Police Department, Fire Department, Office of Emergency Management, and Division of Fire Prevention. The Department's mission is to ensure that all law enforcement and emergency response services are delivered efficiently and effectively.

  • Budgetary And Administrative Oversight
  • Inter-Divisional Cooperative Consultation
  • Resource-Sharing Advisory Services
  • Ordinance Compliance Review
  • Planning Coordinated Activities

Contact Information

City Hall Municipal Offices
525 High Street,
Burlington, NJ, 08016
Hours: Monday to Friday (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)

Department of Public Safety
Mayor Barry W. Conaway, Director of Public Safety
Tel:609-386-0200
Email: bconaway@burlingtonnj.us

Police Department
John Fine, Chief of Police
Tel: 609-386-0262
Tel (After Hours):609-386-3300

Fire Department
Rusty Caruso, Fire Chief
Tel:609-386-0626
Email: firechief@burlingtonnj.us

Office of Emergency Management
Frank S. Caruso, Emergency Management Coordinator
Tel: 609-386-0200, ext. 122
Email: fcaruso@burlingtonnj.us

Police Department

Fire Department

Office of Emergency Management

Division of Fire Prevention

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