While the holidays can be a time of celebration and joy for many, they can also be a period of stress, sadness, and loneliness for others. The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress ๐๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค, across the United States. This is where these important phone numbers become useful: 911, 988, and 211.๐๐๐: An emergency is any situation that requires immediate assistance from the police, fire department, or ambulance. When you contact 911, please be prepared to answer the call-taker's questions. It is important to provide as much information as possible so that the emergency responders can send appropriate assistance. ๐๐๐: If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or mental health distress, please know that help is available. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free, confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. 988lifeline.org/๐๐๐: NJ 211 is a free, confidential, multilingual helpline available 24/7. New Jersey residents who need help finding affordable housing, food, utility assistance, or other basic needs can dial 2-1-1 or text their zip code to 898-211. The helpline will connect them with existing community resources that can provide assistance. www.211.org/... See MoreSee Less
Don't bother counting calories today, just count your blessings. ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ, may you have a safe and happy Thanksgiving Day. ... See MoreSee Less
๐๐๐๐ & ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐Thanksgiving Eve is the biggest drinking night of the year. There is ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐ข๐ซ๐๐ when you have the option to have a designated driver and the UBER SAFE RIDES Program to get you home. If the Voorhees Police have to give you a ride it will not be to your home. Act accordingly!Uber and Voorhees Township allow riders to access free rides home to residencies in Voorhees when leaving participating bars and restaurants between 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM. All you have to do is scan the QR code and receive your voucher. You must have an Uber account for this service. Thank you Dooney's Pub, Otts Voorhees Tavern, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, The Library II, and The ChopHouse for participating in this program. (Max $15, tips not included and 2 rides per month) ... See MoreSee Less
National Seat Belt Day is celebrated every year on November 14th to raise awareness about the importance of wearing seat belts while driving. Seat belts play a crucial role in reducing the severity of injuries or fatalities in case of an accident. When used along with airbags, they provide optimum protection to vehicle occupants. It is important to note that airbags alone are not enough to ensure the safety of passengers. Donโt be a statistic โ always practice safety first. Here are some simple steps you can take to ensure the safety of you and your passengers while driving:โข Always fasten your seat belt before driving.โข Make sure your passenger is also wearing their seat belt.โข Require rear-seat passengers to wear seat belts, regardless of state laws.โข Do not commence the journey until all passengers have buckled up.โข Get to know the child seat belt laws in New Jersey.โข Understand the laws regarding child safety seats and booster seats in New Jersey.Follow this link for more information www.nhtsa.gov/vehicle-safety/seat-belts... See MoreSee Less
Officers will be participating in "No Shave November" and "Don't Shave December" to raise money for cancer research. This is just a notification to our residents to make them aware that our officers will have a bit more facial hair than usual during the months of November and December.All unions representing Voorhees Police Officers received approval to join in this initiative to raise money to participate. All funds that the officers donate will go to cancer research and related causes. ... See MoreSee Less
Voorhees Police Department Joins National ABLE Project [January 15th, 2021] โ The Voorhees Police Department has been accepted into the Active Bystandership…
Voorhees Twp Police Departmentโs K9 Jocko has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization…
Voorhees Twp Police Departmentโs K9 Bruiser will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization…