Hamilton Township PAL

06/01/2026

We are grateful for Jennifer Smith sharing her talent. 😁

05/31/2026

Recital ready!

05/22/2026

Scholarship Opportunities are open!
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05/20/2026

This was our first time entering. Excited and proud for Silver on our 30th year of PAL!

Thank you to everyone who voted for us! A great way to celebrate our 30th year!

05/12/2026

This is always a great event! Don’t miss out on your chance to register, space is limited.

Announcing the 2026 Youth Leadership Academy

The Township of Hamilton Police Department and the Hamilton Township Police Activities League would like to announce that applications for the 2026 Youth Leadership Academy are now being accepted. The program is open to individuals who will be entering into the 6th, 7th and 8th grade in the upcoming school year.

This is NOT a “scared straight” or “boot camp” style program. The goal of this program is to provide positive interactions between law enforcement officers and the community they serve. Participants will meet officers from all backgrounds and specialties, and will get to take a deeper look into what the roles of a police officer are within the community they serve. The program aims to increase self-confidence, improve decision making, and enhance leadership skills for those participating.

The Youth Leadership Academy will be hosted at Oakcrest High School. The academy will be a week long with graduation on the final day.

The academy will begin on August 3rd and run until August 7th. Participants are to be lined up for roll call in front of Oakcrest High School main entrance by 9:00 am and will need to be picked up at 4:00 pm. The fee for the program is $85.00, which goes towards the costs associated with the program. Participants will be receiving shirts which are to be worn during their time in the academy.

There will be military style drills every morning, and the day will end with physical fitness training. This will be a combination of running, push ups, sit ups, and other calisthenic style exercises. Please prepare for this prior to the start of the academy.

There are only a limited number of seats for the program and applications are due by July 1st. Notification of acceptance into the program will be made via email by July 8th, and the program fee will be due by July 31st if selected.

Applications for the program can be completed online through the link below or using the QR Code. Contact the Program Coordinators with any questions.

A/Sergeant Dennis Bakker - [email protected]

Detective Christen Mandela - [email protected]

Register below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUpSY_D-5AqMMdLJc0eKglxwL2NXzBVz5GA8CIy8j4XRV1SQ/viewform

05/07/2026

REGISTRATION CLOSED

We still have a limited number of openings for the Cast and Connect event. Visit our website to register (required).
http://www.htpal.org/cast-and-connect.html

04/13/2026

Another great event coming! Be sure to reserve your spot!

🎣 Cast & Connect 🎣

The Township of Hamilton Police Department and PAL invite all of our Hamilton Township youngsters to join us for a fun-filled day of fishing with our officers on June 6th!

This event is in conjunction with NJDEP’s, “Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs,” 11th Annual Youth Fishing Challenge/Free Fishing Day.

-Free Admission

-Fishing Gear Provided (Or bring your own)

-Fun for kids ages 6-14

-Parental supervision required during the event, no fishing license required.

⚠️Pre-registration is required, so be sure to sign up early to secure your spot at:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScvrfmKzJUsiEBxhJlfsCfMde7kE5h1cUNzvP8UVU559Qck6w/viewform

Bring the kids out for a day of fun and fishing—we can’t wait to see you there!

03/17/2026

PAL thanks the Township of Hamilton PD for the busy week of activities with us! Another great Eggstravaganza!

03/13/2026

Had so many photos to post from the Cops vs Kids game, but these are even better. Always a great game. The connections are what it’s all about!

03/11/2026

Officer Thoresen with K-9 Skye, Officer Boyd with K-9 Taz, Officer Dunkley with K-9 Denver

Fantastic demonstration with great questions from our players and families. So informative. The K-9 Department is run on donations. If you are interested in donating electronically, a link can be found on the Police Department website
https://www.hamiltonatlnj.gov/police