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Hillsborough Township Police Department Mission Statement
- Loyalty means to bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution and New Jersey Constitution.
- Duty means to fulfill your obligations.
- Respect means to treat people as they should be treated.
- Selfless-Service means to put the welfare of the public before your own.
- Honor means to live up to all of the department’s values.
- Integrity means to do what is right, legally and morally.
- Personal Courage means to face fear, danger, or adversity, whether physical or moral.
Hillsborough Township Police Department Values Statement
- Integrity: Members perform their duties honestly with an unquestioned respect for the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, this guaranteeing the rights of citizens.
- Professionalism: Members are unconditionally professional regardless of the situation or type of encounter.
- Fairness: Members pride themselves in being fair and using sound discretion when making decisions that affect individuals and the public as a whole.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Medication Drop Box is located inside the Police Lobby
- the drop is for Prescription pills only
- no sharps, aerosols or liquids
- no over the counter products
Firearms
- To start the process log onto FARS website and complete your application https://njportal.com/NJSP/FARS
*You will be required to choose two references. Please advise your references that the FARS system will email them questions to be answered.
- Hillsborough Township Police Department's ORI number is
*Using an incorrect ORI number will result in an invalid application making it necessary to re-apply and repay the application fee. A refund will not be issued.
- Once the application is complete and your fees are submitted the Hillsborough Township Police Department will conduct a background check.
*You will receive automated updates throughout the background process, including when the application has been approved.
- Initial applicants are required to have their fingerprints taken. This process is the responsibility of the applicant using a private company named Identogo.
*The Hillsborough Township Police Department will not fingerprint any applicants.
- Required nonrefundable fees associated with your application and registration request:
- Application fee payable to NJSP $21.00. Does not apply to first time applicant.
- Initial Firearms Identification Card payable to Hillsborough Twp $50.00.
- Permit(s)to purchase a handgun payable to Hillsborough Twp $25.00
*1 permit = $25.00 / 3 permits = $75.00 I 6 permits = $150.00
**Permits to purchase a handgun are valid for 90 days from the date of issue. A 90-day extension is automatically applied to the permit. After 180 days, the permit is invalid.
- Change of address, name change, lost or stolen ID card no
The preferred method of payment is by credit card by using this link: https://www.sdlportal.com/towns/nj/somerset/hillsboroughtwp/forms. You may also pay by Money order in person at the Hillsborough Township Police Department on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. We will not accept cash, checks or credit card payments at police headquarters.
Effective immediately we will be complying with the recommended procedure as set forth by the New Jersey State Police which requires payment for Firearms Identification Cards and Permits to Purchase Handguns prior to starting the investigation process.