The Millburn Police Department will send officers to your home, walk the property and tell you where it's vulnerable to break-ins. It won't cost a dime.

The department's Home Security Assessment Program, promoted again by the township on Aug. 20, offers free residential security surveys to any property owner in Millburn Township. Officers evaluate existing security measures, identify weaknesses and provide tailored recommendations to reduce the risk of burglary.

The program is run by the MPD's Community Policing Unit, a three-officer team that also oversees bicycle safety education, the DARE program and National Night Out. Residents can sign up online through the township website or contact the unit directly at [email protected].

Why it matters now

Mayor Frank Saccomandi reported during his Jan. 20 State of the Township address that car thefts and home burglaries both fell to single digits in 2025, a record low since the township began tracking local crime metrics in 2021. He credited the police department and urged residents not to become complacent.

"If you haven't yet signed up for our police department's home security assessment program, please do so!" Saccomandi said during that January address.

Township Committee member Jamie Serruto echoed the message at the June 2 committee meeting, encouraging residents to take advantage of the assessments.

Still, burglaries haven't stopped entirely. Millburn police made arrests in July 2026 in connection with a break-in at The Upton Short Hills, where suspects forced entry through a window on June 6, according to Patch.

General tips from MPD

Beyond the assessment program, the department advises residents to lock all doors and windows day and night, keep security systems and exterior lights on, and consider placing a camera at the back of the home. The department also recommends asking neighbors to collect packages and check mail when you're away.

How to sign up

Residents can request an assessment through the township's program page or email the Community Policing Unit at [email protected]. The MPD non-emergency line is (973) 564-7001.