Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Brooklawn Police Department?

The Police Department is located at 301 Christiana St. We are attached to the Alice Costello Grammar School. You can easily access us from Rte 130 Southbound, just past Kings Highway make a right onto Community Dr., continue straight until the road ends and make a left onto Christiana St., then a right onto our parking lot. You can also access us from Browning road by taking Browning Rd. west crossing over Rte 130. Once over Rte 130 look left and you will be able to see the Alice Costello School, just keep making lefts around the school until you reach our parking lot.

Whet phone number do I call to reach the Police Department?

EMERGENCY DIAL 9-1-1

Non-Emergency    (856)456-3434

General Business (865)456-0750 Ext. 110

Police Chief     (856)456-0750 Ext. 111

How do I obtain copies of police reports?

Police reports are usually available five (5) business days after the report has been taken. Reports are available Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm. If you are unable to come during those times you may come in anytime and use the phone outside the police station to have an officer come off the street to assist you (BE PREPARED TO WAIT, SINCE OUR CALLS ARE HANDLED ON A PRIORITY BASIS). Just open the box marked "Phone" on the outside wall, dial 6305 and a dispatcher will assist you.

Does the Police Department offer fingerprinting services?

Fingerprinting services are available Monday-Friday 9am-4:30pm. If you are unable to come during those times you may come in anytime and use the phone outside the police station to have an officer come off the street to assist you (BE PREPARED TO WAIT, SINCE OUR CALLS ARE HANDLED ON A PRIORITY BASIS). Just open the box marked "Phone" on the outside wall, dial 6305 and a dispatcher will assist you.

Will the Police Department tell me if there is a warrant for my arrest?

If you contact the Police Department and you are a Borough resident, you will be advised, upon your request, if there are any outstanding traffic/ criminal warrants for your arrest.

How much is too much to drink?

Often, as Police Officers, we are ask how much am I able to drink before I am legally intoxicated (drunk). The answer is; that impairment starts after the first drink and anyone who is intends on going "out on the town" should arrange for a designated driver. That being said I have found a site that will give an estimate B.A.C. after filling in the required info. [click here]

My car was impounded by the Brooklawn Police. How do I get it back?

To claim a car, the owner of the vehicle must respond to the Brooklawn Police Headquarters and if necessary shown any Proofs (i.e. valid insurance, registration or driver's license) if required by the impounding officer. If these cannot be shown the vehicle may still be released but must be towed off the yard. If your vehicle was towed as a result of an accident or for being disabled a valid driver's license is all that is needed. If your are not sure why your vehicle was towed please call Police Headquarters.