The following policy is in effect relating to the release of personal property:

1. The release of personal property held as part of an investigation is dependent on the status of the case, and will require an appointment with the Chief of Police or his designee, made 24 hours in advance.
2. Officers are NOT permitted to hold or transfer property relating to any civil matter or dispute.
3. Individuals must produce photo ID to obtain released property.
   1. Property will not be released to any person other than the actual owner, unless prior arrangements have been made or written notification from the owner has been received.

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CPD has a drug take-back drop-box located inside the station lobby at 118 North Third Street Catawissa, PA 17820. It is available 24/7.

If you have old or no longer needed medication (prescription, over the counter, vitamins, etc.) please DO NOT flush them into the sewer system.  Take them to the Catawissa Police Department, take a plastic baggie from on top of the drug take-back drop-box, place your unwanted medication inside this baggie and, then place the sealed baggie with the unwanted medications into the drop-box.  The unwanted medications will be secured and disposed of following proper FDA rules and regulations.

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The CPD is located at 118 North Third Street Catawissa, PA 17820. We are located near the Sunoco Gas Station.

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• **EMERGENCIES** and events that are in-progress: Call 9-1-1

• Non-emergency in-person: Catawissa Borough Police Department, 118 North Third Street Catawissa, PA 17820. We are located near the Sunoco Gas Station.
• Non-emergency phone: (570) 784-6300 (Columbia County non-emergency dispatch) or (570) 356-7102 (station phone)
  • Note: If no one answers the station phone, please leave a clear message with your full name and phone number so we can call you back

• Non-emergency online: Click here for online reporting.

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If you receive a traffic citation you have a couple of options.

Please read the citation carefully, which will explain your rights and obligations, along with instructions on how you can respond by mail, in some instances you can respond online following the website provided on the citation.

You will need to decide if you are pleading guilty or not-guilty, if you plead not-guilty, the Magistrate’s Office will schedule your case for a summary trial to be heard at the Magisterial District Court. At the trial, you, the officer, and any witnesses will be given the opportunity to testify. You will also have the opportunity to question the officer and offer any evidence. At the end of the trial, the Magisterial District Judge will make a ruling on guilt or innocence. If you plead guilty, you will need to pay the total due on the citation or contact the court to discuss a payment plan. The CPD does not accept payments for traffic citations. Click here to learn more about the local Magisterial District Court 26-3-03.

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If you received a parking ticket you have two options:

First, you can pay the ticket. The paid ticket can be hand-delivered or mailed to the CPD at 118 North Third Street, Catawissa, PA 17820, or stop by the Catawissa Borough office at 307 Main Street Catawissa, PA 17820 during normal business hours.

Second, you can dispute the ticking by contacting the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police will decide on your dispute and contact you. Either the ticket will be voided by the Chief of Police, or it will remain in effect. If the ticket is not voided after your dispute, you must either pay the amount due or simply not pay the ticket. If you do not pay the ticket, a certified warning will be mailed to you, and if you do not respond to the warning, a traffic citation will be filed against you for non-payment before the Magisterial District Judge. If this happens, you can request a summary trial to be heard by the Magisterial District Judge.

If a parking ticket is not either paid or disputed, a traffic citation will be filed against you before the Magisterial District Judge.

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Yes. The curfew is for minors under the age of 18. The curfew is in effect each day of the year and does not change for summertime months.

Curfew Hours Are:

• 11:00 PM until 6:00 AM Daily

Click here to read the Catawissa Borough curfew ordinance.

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If your vehicle was towed by our department, it can be located at Ayers Towing, 310 S. Mountain Blvd., Mountaintop PA 18707 - Phone Number: 570-474-6030.

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Citations can be responded to by contacting District Court 11-2-03, Magistrate Joseph Halesey, located at R1460 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Twp., PA 18706 - Phone Number 570-825-8890.

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District Magistrate Joseph Halesey - District Court 11-2-03

R1460 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Twp. PA 18706 - Phone Number: 570-825-8890

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1267 Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Township PA 18706 - Non Emergency Phone Number: 570-825-1254

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Please complete the form below and submit to CSPD administrative offices on the lower level of the municipal center between the hours of  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

DOWNLOAD CITIZEN POSITIVE FEEDBACK FORM HERE

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We are dispatched by the Volusia Sherriff's office as part of the consolidated dispatch program. Information can be found at https://www.volusiasheriff.org/communications/important-links/911-info.stml

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Visit the Professional Standards page for instructions.

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Yes! People interested in riding with an officer from Main Township can fill out a ride along form and request to ride along for a shift. 

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The police chief of Main Township is Philip Savidge

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Sometimes when you call the station, you may not reach an officer. In NON-EMERGENCY situations you can leave a voicemail and an officer will get back to you as soon as possible or you can call Columbia County Communications at 570-784-6300. In EMERGENCIES always call 911.

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The police station phone number is 570-784-6175

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The Golden Municipal Court sets the Fine and Fee Schedules. They can be found on the City of Golden's Municipal Court website Payments. You can find more information about Golden Municipal Court HERE.

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HOW DO I CONTACT THE POLICE FOR ASSISTANCE? 

Call 9-1-1 when police assistance is needed.

When calling 9-1-1, be prepared to give an address, cross streets or notable landmarks. Answer all questions completely but as briefly as possible. Stay on the line until the operator terminates the call. If the situation changes before help arrives, call 9-1-1 again and update the operator if possible.

HOW DO I CONTACT THE POLICE AFTER BUSINESS HOURS (NON-EMERGENCY?

Call 9-1-1 and an officer will respond to your call.  If you do not want an officer to respond (non-emergency) but you need to speak to an officer, call 9-1-1 and ask the dispatcher to have an officer call you back.   

I NEED FINGERPRINTS TAKEN, WHAT DO I DO?

Contact the Nether Providence Police at 610-892-2875 during normal business hours.

HOW DO I OBTAIN A COPY OF A POLICE REPORT?

You may obtain a copy of a police report between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, at the Nether Providence Police Department. Please note that a $15.00 fee will apply.

HOW CAN I RETRIEVE MY VEHICLE IF IT HAS BEEN TOWED BY THE POLICE?

In order to retrieve the vehicle that has been towed, you must first obtain a “vehicle release form” from the Nether Providence Police Department. You must possess a valid driver's license and bring it with you to the department.  After obtaining the form from us, you can then go to the company that towed your vehicle and provide them with the vehicle release form, and proof of a valid driver’s license.  The vehicle must have valid registration and insurance to be driven off of the tow company’s lot. If the vehicle was towed for suspended/expired registration, or lack of valid insurance, those issues need to be corrected prior to picking up your vehicle or the vehicle cannot be driven off of the lot.

WHAT IS THE CURFEW IN THE TOWNSHIP?

For the protection of the health, morals and welfare of the children, it shall be unlawful for any minor person to be or remain upon any public place between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day, prevailing time, except that on Fridays, Saturdays and the eve and day of any holiday as established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the hours shall be 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.  Failure to abide by this rule could lead to the issuance of a citation.

I AM A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC ABUSE. HOW DO I RECEIVE HELP?

In an emergency, dial 9-1-1 and report the incident so an officer(s) can be dispatched, along with any medical personnel, if needed.  The Nether Providence Police Department is committed to assisting victims of domestic abuse.  As a victim of domestic violence, you may qualify to file a petition with the court requesting a Protection Order pursuant to the “Protection From Abuse Act”.  You may also have additional rights and/or see if immediate shelter is available.  All of our officers have Crime Victim's Information packets, Domestic Abuse Information and P.F.A. Information in their vehicles which will be given to you if requested and/or on any domestic violence call.   Contact the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County on their 24 hour hotline at 610-565-4590 for further information if needed.

I HAVE UNUSED OR EXPIRED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS.  HOW CAN I DISPOSE OF THEM?

There is a prescription "drop box" located inside the vestibule area of our police department.  Come in during normal business hours and drop them inside.  

HOW DO I PAY A PARKING TICKET?

Parking tickets can be paid at the Nether Providence Police station. There is a drop box for parking ticket payments outside the building for those who need to pay, even after hours.

HOW DO I PAY A TRAFFIC OR NON-TRAFFIC CITATION?

Traffic and non-traffic citations are handled by their respective district courts, NOT at the police department. We utilize two (2) courts for the Township of Nether Providence, depending on the location where you received the citation.  You can check the court address at the top of the citation for that information.  

If you wee cited in Township Wards 1 or 5, your court of reference is:

DELAWARE COUNTY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT 32-1-30

Ridley Township Municipal Building

100 MacDade Blvd.

Folsom, PA 19033

Phone: 610-532-0320

If you were cited in Township wards 2,3,4,6 or 7, your court of reference is:

DELAWARE COUNTY MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT COURT 32-01-28

349 W Baltimore Ave

Media, PA 19063

Phone: 610-566-0872

Website, Docket, Court Records: http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/courts/districtjudges.html
 

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NETHER PROVIDENCE TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 

For Police Assistance Call 9-1-1

Call 9-1-1 when police assistance is needed. When calling 9-1-1 be prepared to give an address, cross streets or notable landmarks. Answer all questions completely but as briefly as possible. Stay on the line until the operator terminates the call. If the situation changes before help arrives, call 9-1-1 again and update the operator.

HOW DO I CONTACT THE POLICE AFTER HOURS?

Emergency | 911

I NEED FINGERPRINTS TAKEN, WHAT DO I DO?

Contact the Nether Providence Police at 610-892-2875 during normal business hours.

HOW DO I OBTAIN A COPY OF A POLICE REPORT?

You may obtain a copy of a police report between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday, at the Nether Providence Police Department. A $15.00 fee will apply.

HOW CAN I RETRIEVE MY VEHICLE IF IT HAS BEEN TOWED BY THE POLICE?

In order to retrieve the vehicle that has been towed, you must first obtain a “vehicle release form” from the Nether Providence Police Station. You must have a valid license with you or, use a private tow company to tow it out. After obtaining the form, you can then go to the company that towed your vehicle and provide them with the vehicle release form, and proof of a valid driver’s license.  The vehicle must have valid registration and insurance to be driven off of the tow company’s lot. If the vehicle was towed for suspended/expired registration, or lack of valid insurance, those issues need to be corrected prior to picking your vehicle up or the vehicle cannot be driven off of the lot.

WHAT IS THE CURFEW IN THE TOWNSHIP?

For the protection of the health, morals and welfare of the children, it shall be unlawful for any minor person to be or remain upon any public place between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. of the following day, prevailing time, except that on Fridays, Saturdays and the eve and day of any holiday as established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the hours shall be 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.

[Amended 9-12-1996 by Ord. No. 595]

Failure to abide by this rule can lead to the issuance of a citation.

I AM A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC ABOUT. HOW DO I RECEIVE HELP?

In an emergency, dial 911and speak to a police officer about your situation. The Nether Providence Police Department is committed to assisting victims of domestic abuse. As a victim of domestic violence, you may qualify to file a petition with the court requesting a Protection Order pursuant to the “Protection from Abuse Act”.  You may also have additional rights or see if immediate shelter is available.  Contact the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County on their 24 hour hotline at 610-565-4590.

HOW DO I PAY A PARKING TICKET?

Parking tickets can be paid at the Nether Providence Police station. There is a drop box for parking ticket payments outside the building for those who need to pay after hours.

HOW DO I PAY A TRAFFIC OR NON-TRAFFIC CITATION?

Traffic and non-traffic citations are handled by their respective district courts. We utilize two courts, depending on the location of the incident that you were cited for.  Check the court address at the top of the citation for that information.  

TOWNSHIP WARDS 1 and 5:

Delaware County Magisterial District Court

32-1-30

Ridley Township Municipal Building

100 MacDade Blvd Folsom, PA 19033

Phone: 610-532-0320

TOWNSHIP WARDS 2,3,4,6 and 7:

Delaware County Magisterial District Court

32-01-28

349 W Baltimore Ave Media, PA 19063

Phone: 610-566-0872

Website, Docket, Court Records: http://www.co.delaware.pa.us/courts/districtjudges.html

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Most of the time our officers are out on patrol or handling calls and may not be at the station to answer the phone. The best way to have an officer contact you regarding an issue is to either call into York County Communications (717-854-5571) or by dialing 911. It is not recommended that you leave a voicemail on our general mailbox as it may take some time, if not days for an officer to call you back. 

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Residents of the City of Golden can fill out the vacation watch form to ask Golden Police Department for a “vacation watch” on their home. Officers working the area will periodically check the home or building to make sure it is secure.

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Ride-alongs with officers may be requested once every 6 months. Ride-along forms may be found under the Programs tab..

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CRIMEWATCH staff and the criminal justice agencies associated with the CRIMEWATCH network, understand that each individual’s circumstances are unique and require special attention. If you feel that you are justified in having your information removed from CRIMEWATCH, please follow these instructions:

To assist staff in determining the status of your listing, please provide copies of the following documentation:

• Complete listing of your contact information including address, phone number and email where you can be reached.
• Copy of your Case disposition showing that your charges were: Dropped, Expunged or Dismissed.
• Proof that you have completed your adjudication that may include time served, warrants cleared, etc. Include a non-refundable money order for the amount of $20.00 for processing. Payment should be made to CRIMEWATCH Technologies, Inc.

This information can be mailed to: CRIMEWATCH Technologies P.O. Box 339 East Berlin, PA 17316. Upon review of your submitted material a decision will be rendered in removing you from the CRIMEWATCH System. You will be notified of this decision. Please allow up to three weeks for processing.

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Please contact the Clinton County Communication Center at 570-748-2936 or 570-923-2268 if you need to make a complaint or speak with an officer. We are not a 24 hour department and may not respond to your call  immediately. Rest assured, we will handle your complaint as soon as possible. If there is an emergency, please contact 911. 

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Visit the Professional Standards page for instructions.

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If the incident occurred within the city limits of Golden, please visit the Police Records Division page for instructions on how to request police reports.

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Please visit our Services page for information on how you can get your fingerprints taken.

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The Police Department is available by phone 24/7/365. Please contact the Jeffcom non-emergency dispatch center at 303-980-7300 or dial 9–1–1 in the event of an emergency. If you come into the police department after hours, please pick up the red phone that will be to your left as you enter the city hall vestibule.

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9–1–1 should only be dialed in an emergency. Please call 9–1–1 if:

• Your situation is an immediate threat to life or property.
• You are the witness of a crime that is actively occurring or has just occurred within the last 15 minutes.
• You require the immediate response of the fire department or ambulance.

Text-to-9–1–1 is available in an emergency situation where calling may not be possible. Please “CALL IF YOU CAN, TEXT IF YOU MUST”

For hearing impaired callers with a TDD (Telecommunications Device for the Deaf), call the Dispatch center using the emergency 9–1–1 or Jeffcom non-emergency dispatch center at 303-980-7300. The system is designed to activate tones via the phone line and allows the citizen to communicate by typing what they need to relay.

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The Golden Police Department is located inside the Golden City Hall Building.

911 10th St
Golden, CO 80401

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Please come to the department Monday through Friday, between 7 AM and 5 PM and a Detective should be able to help you. These hours are subject to officer availability. 

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Police Services are provided to the City of Batavia 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. The business hours for the department are 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

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We are located at 10 West Main Street, Batavia, NY 14020.

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The speed limit is 30 miles per hour throughout the City of Batavia.

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The Lower Moreland Police Department accepts unwanted weapons during regular business hours and will arrange for disposal.
 

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The Lower Moreland Township Police Department can, with prior notice submission of an application, provide officers for special events and details. Click here for a copy of the extra duty permit application. Requestors are responsible for payment of department overtime costs.
 

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The Lower Moreland Township Police Department offers the convenience of accepting MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Visa credit cards for paying parking tickets, police reports, fingerprinting, and other services.  The payment processing company charges a convenience fee of 2.65% or $3.00 minimum to cardholders who use this service.   PAY YOUR BILL ONLINE here. 

Convenience Fee:
A per transaction convenience fee of 2.65% or $3.00 minimum will be charged by a third party payment processing company for this service. Such fees will be disclosed to the card holder at the time of the transaction. Please note that the permit/fee/fine and convenience fee will appear as two separate charges on your credit card statement.

PLEASE NOTE: 

The Police Department does not accept payment for any tickets or fines imposed by the Court (i.e. traffic and non-traffic citations).  For information on payment, follow the instructions printed on the ticket or contact Montgomery County District Court 38-2-08, 2727 Philmont Avenue, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006 or call 215-659-6840.

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- Accident Reports
All accident reports are available online at crashdocs.org. The cost to obtain an accident report is $15.

-Request for other Records 
Refer to our Right To Know link here for all other requests.   

For police related Right-To-Know inquiries, please submit requests to Lieutenant Julia Huttick.

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Lower Moreland Township has enacted a licensing fee for individuals wishing to solicit. Applications can be obtained at the front desk of the Police Department. The fee is $100 per person to solicit and the permit is valid for 30 (thirty) days. Completed applications can be dropped off at the police station, and are typically processed within three to five days. Residents who do not with to have solicitors come to their property have several options:

- Add their address to the No Solicitation List by clicking here or by calling the police station at 215-947-3132.
- Post a “No Peddling or Soliciting” sign on their property.
- Purchase a “No Soliciting” window cling, available at the Lower Moreland Police Station at a cost of $1/each.
 

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Yes, Parking Tickets are necessary to encourage compliance with local ordinances. Certain areas, have parking restrictions such as 15 minutes to 2 hours. Meters must be used Monday through Saturday 8am-8pm. You can pay parking tickets directly at the Borough Hall, by mail, or by clicking here. Most parking tickets are $15.00 unless you happen to park illegally in a handicap parking space. If you do not pay your parking ticket within the requested time frame(10 days), late fees accrue which will increase the amount of your ticket. If still not paid, a citation will be issued. If you were issued a parking ticket and wish to dispute it, you must request a hearing before the district justice. 

• Parking on private property is prohibited – generally the owner of the property or business will call us and request the cars be ticketed. 
• When parking your vehicle, the vehicle must be facing the same as traffic flow. If you park your car facing oncoming traffic, you will receive a ticket. 
• Parking in a handicap space – you must have either a license plate with a handicap designation or a placard on your rearview mirror.
• No, the police officer cannot see it on your floor, on your seat, or in your glove compartment. 

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Citations – Traffic and Non-Traffic MUST be paid at District Court 15-3-05 located at 305 South Third Street Oxford Borough, Chester County, Pennsylvania 19363 (610)-455-1160

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The non-emergency number is 585-345-6350. As always, dial 911 if you have an emergency.

Confidential Tip Line - 585-345-6370

Drug Tips - Local Drug Task Force - 585-343-3020

Records Office - 585-345-6303

Fax - 585-344-1878

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Parking is restricted on all city streets between the hours of 2 AM and 6 AM throughout the year.

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Contrary to popular belief, the Office of District Attorney doesn't have any control over any police officer or department. We work together for a common goal but that's about all there is. If there is an issue with a police officer or department, contact that officer's supervisor or that department's governing body, which is usually Township supervisors. 

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 No one in the Office of District Attorney can provide legal advise or services to the general public. If you have been charged with a crime, DO NOT call the DA to ask whether or not you need a lawyer. 

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Our office is open 8 to 5 M,T,T,F. On Wednesdays, we close (along with the rest of the County Offices) at 12:30. 

During the Covid-19 situation, we are not taking in person meetings. We will up date this site when that becomes a viable option again.

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Both local and State Police can help you with Child Safety Seats. They will also install Child Safety Seats in your vehicles or just inspect the seat you have now. If you are planning on going to a local or State Police station to have your child's seat checked or installed, please call ahead. Every Department usually has at least one person trained in the installation process. With that being said, you want to make sure that person is on duty.

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The Clinton County S.P.C.A. has an enforcement officer that investigates animal complaints. This includes animal abuse, puppy mills and leaving pets outdoors in dangerous conditions, etc... This is not to say that local and State agencies can't investigate but the Enforcement Officer for the S.P.C.A. has special training to assist him with these kinds of investigations. 

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No. Local and State law enforcement agencies in Clinton County will help you install and inspect Child Safety Seats. The Pa State Police at the Lamar barracks occasionally have Child Safety Seat Inspection days. You can contact them at 570-726-6000 for more information. 

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The Abington Police Department is proud to join the efforts of area colleges and universities by offering non-paid internships for students majoring in Criminal Justice or related fields. An internship with the Abington Police Department offers students an opportunity to observe and work in all Divisions of the Department and assess the police profession first hand.

The Abington Police Field Intern Program runs for 12 weeks.  Typical experiences may include:

• Community Policing Division
• Communications Center
• Investigations (Detective Division)
• K-9 Unit
• Traffic Enforcement
• Patrol ride-alongs

Students will be required to complete a project during their internship that is assigned by the intern monitor.  Throughout the program, the intern’s progress will be monitored and guided by an assigned officer.  This officer will also serve as the point of contact for the intern and the intern’s faculty advisor.

Interested students can contact Officer Roger Gillispie at 267-536-1077.  Consideration is given on a first come, first served basis.

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The Special Police Unit has a distinguished seventy-year history of service to the Abington community. In fact the unit now referred to as the Special Police found its origins as the pre-World War II Civil Defense Corps. Today, the Special Police Unit is comprised twenty four men and women who volunteer their time, efforts and expertise in service to Abington Township.

Each year, Special Police Officers donate thousands of unpaid, volunteer hours in assistance to regular Abington Police officers. Special Police routinely may be found personnel directing pedestrian and vehicular traffic at the scene of community events, sporting events, and at many houses of worship in Abington. In addition to these functions, the Special Police respond and assist at major incidents such as fires, floods, and during severe storms.

For more information about the Special Police or to volunteer, click here.

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Abington residents are often concerned about unwanted solicitors knocking on their door. Solicitors often have questions about local ordinances governing their activities.

If you are a company interested in soliciting in Abington Township and would like to apply for a permit or a resident interested in registering for the “No Solicitation” list please click here.

To view Abington Township’s Solicitation Ordinance in ADobe Acrobat format please click the link provided below.

Solicitation Ordinance 2040

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Remember, always drive more carefully under wet or slippery conditions!

An Abington Township Ordinance adopted in 1993 designates a snow emergency whenever:

• Two or more inches of snow fall in a 24-hour period, or
• at the discretion of the Chief of Police, based on his assessment of the prevailing level of snow and ice hazards

When a snow emergency is declared:

• Vehicles may not remain parked on snow emergency routes (see list below). Vehicles left on the designated snow emercgency routes will be towed and may be cited
• Vehicles operated on snow emergency routes must be adequately equipped so as to maintain traction and keep moving.

Snow Emergency Routes:

• Old York Road from Moreland to Township Line
• Huntingdon Pike from Moreland to Philadelphia Border
• Fitzwatertown Road from Susquehanna to Moreland
• North Hills Avenue from Fitzwatertown to Moreland
• Highland Avenue from Old York Road to Mt. Carmel
• Easton Road from Mt. Carmel to Moreland
• Old Welsh Road from North Hills to Valley
• Susquehanna Road from Fitzwatertown to Huntingdon Pike
• Moreland Road from Kimball to Edge Hill
• Jenkintown Road from North Hills to Highland
• Mt. Carmel Avenue from North Hills to Highland
• Township Line Road from Old York to Fillmore
• Valley Road from Susquehanna to Lower Moreland border

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Thanks to cooperation from the Abington School District and local private and parochial schools, the Abington Township Police Department has been a leader in promoting a safe environment for learning.

Full-time School Resource Officers are assigned to both the Abington Junior and Senior High School, while specially-trained Abington Police Officers teach D.A.R.E. at each public and parochial elementary school as well as several private schools.

In addition, a safe schools tip line (1-877-APD-TIPS) allows students an opportunity to anonymously alert APD to concerns regarding potential violence.

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If your complaint is about an immediately hazardous traffic condition, call Police Radio by dialing 9-1-1.

If you are concerned about traffic patterns, signage, speeding, or other issues, contact ourTraffic Enforcement Officer at 267-536-1078.

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You’re driving along one day when your attention is caught by a flash of red and blue lights in your rearview mirror, followed by a signal from a police officer to pull over.

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If your group would like to arrange a tour of APD, contact Community Service Supervisor Dave Rondinelli or by phone at (267) 536-1074. We can accommodate groups of 15 or less. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes, and is by appointment only.

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Pennsylvania General Assembly has determined that public safety will be enhanced by making information about registered sex offenders available to the public through the Internet.   Knowledge whether a person is a registered sex offender could be a significant factor in protecting yourself, your family members, or persons in your care from recidivist acts by registered sex offenders.  Public access to information about registered sex offenders is intended solely as a means of public protection.

Pursuant to the provisions of Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law, 42 Pa. C.S.§ 9791 et seq., the State Police have established a web page to provide timely information to the public on registered sex offenders who reside, attend school, are employed/carry on a vocation, within this Commonwealth.

Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law, 42 Pa. C.S. § 9799.1, requires the State Police maintain a registry of persons who reside, work/carry on a vocation, within the Commonwealth and who have either been convicted of, entered a plea of guilty to, or been adjudicated delinquent of certain sex offenses in Pennsylvania or another jurisdiction.  Additionally, the Pennsylvania State Police are required to make certain information on registered sex offenders available to the public through an Internet website.  To view this website, go to: http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/entrypage.aspx and follow the directions.

When viewing the information on this website, please be advised that:

The information contained on this website has been provided by the registrant and/or other entities.

• Some of the information contained on this website may be outdated or inaccurate.
• This website is not a comprehensive listing of every person who has ever committed a sex offense inPennsylvania.
• The only way to positively identify a person posted on the Internet website as a sex offender is to compare the offender’s fingerprints against the fingerprints taken at the time of arrest or incarceration.
• If you have a reasonable belief that any of the information on this website is outdated or incorrect, please contact the Megan’s Law Section of the Pennsylvania State Police at  1-866-771-3170.

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The Abington Township Police Department has been recognized throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a pioneer in promoting child safety on the Internet. With so many of our kids going online these days, shouldn’t you learn how to protect your children from pedophiles, hate groups, pornography, bomb-making recipes and other offensive material?

Trained Police Officers are available to make a presentation to your organization or group on internet safety. Included are simple tips to keep your family safe from the predators that prowl the internet. We encourage you as a family to discuss the dangers found on the internet as well as the positive aspects of this powerful tool. Software will be available for purchase that will allow you, in the privacy of you home, check your computer for inappropriate content. For additional information contact the Community Policing Division Commander at 267-536-1077.

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If you are a victim of a crime you need to make a police report. In some cases your insurance company will require a police report. Or perhaps you are concerned about a suspicious incident or hazardous condition that you wish to bring to the attention of the Abington Police.

There are several ways that you can make an official police report:

• In an emergency or hazardous situation, call 9-1-1. A police officer will be dispatched to the location you specify.
• For non-emergencies, call 215-884-2700. A police officer will be dispatched to the location you specify.
• You may make a report in person by coming into the Police Station. We are located at 1166 Old York Road.
• You may contact us via our web site. An APD representative will contact you to arrange for a report to be taken.

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Any citizen can file a complaint or an inquiry with the Abington Township Police Department. A citizen can file a complaint in writing, by telephone or in person at the Abington Township Police Department Headquarters, 1166 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 (267-536-1100). Click here to download PDF Complaint Form.

When a complaint is filed, the following procedures are activated:

COMPLAINT INITIATION

When misconduct is observed or complaints/information relative to misconduct are received by a member of the Abington Township Police Department, the department member will immediately notify a supervisor. The supervisor will prepare a written report to be forwarded through the chain of command containing information received, observations, and action taken. The supervisor who first receives the information of the alleged violation will record all of the information at the time the complaint is received on a Complaint Against Department Member form and forward the complaint to the Office of the Chief of Police. The complainant will be asked to complete a written statement detailing the event and allegations of misconduct against the department member.

The Abington Township Police Department Chief of Police his/her designee will be contacted by the supervisor and informed of the complaint. The Chief of Police his/her designee will determine who will be responsible for conducting an investigation and assign a case number to the complaint. Some allegations will be referred to the member’s supervisor for investigation. In more serious cases, the Chief of Police will assign an investigator.

INVESTIGATIVE PROCESS

The supervisor assigned to investigate a complaint against a department member will contact all complainants and witnesses as soon as possible. Every attempt will be made not to inconvenience complainants and witnesses. It is in everyone’s best interest that the complainant is cooperative with the investigating officer so the complaint can be thoroughly investigated. The investigating supervisor may take written statements from complainants and witnesses. These statements will assist the investigator in reaching a fully factual conclusion to the investigation. The investigating supervisor will prepare a summary of the investigation and forward the findings to the Chief of Police.

TIME FRAME OF INVESTIGATIONS

The scope of the investigation will be determined by the seriousness of the allegation and by the number of persons involved. Investigations may take several weeks depending on the complexity of the case. Investigators will make every attempt to conduct personal interviews with complainants, witnesses or members while conducting the investigation. Every complaint is taken seriously. Investigations involving allegations of criminal misconduct may require the cooperation of other agencies. The investigation will be completed and final department action will be taken within 180 days of the filing of an initial report or within 180 days of the date the department first knew of the complaint. The Abington Township Chief of Police may grant an extension to the investigative period in cases where extenuating circumstances exist. The Abington Township Police Department will not arbitrarily delay an investigation.

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

When an investigation is completed, the investigator will forward a summary of the case to the Chief of Police. After reviewing the case file, the Chief of Police may decide if the case requires further investigation, recommend the case be closed with no further action merited, schedule the case for a disciplinary hearing, or recommend appropriate discipline.

If an investigation reveals department rules, regulations or directives have been violated, there are several forms of discipline which can occur. A member may receive an oral or written reprimand, or be suspended without pay, or be terminated.

If the allegations involve criminal conduct on the part of the member, an independent criminal investigation will be conducted with the appropriate federal, state, or county agency.

MEMBER RIGHTS

When an Abington Township Police Officer is the subject of an investigation which could result in discipline, the officer is afforded certain rights. A copy of any signed complaint will be provided to the member, who is the subject of the investigation. A member who receives discipline at the conclusion of a complaint investigation may appeal the decision.

An anonymous complaint will not be the sole basis for taking disciplinary action against an officer.

NOTIFICATION TO COMPLAINANT

When the investigation into a complaint is concluded, the complainant will be notified of the findings by letter. If there is disciplinary action of any sort, the letter will state that appropriate corrective measures are being taken.

Please be aware the Pennsylvania Crimes Code states it is a criminal offense for any person to knowingly furnish false information or to transmit false information to a public officer knowing there are no reasonable grounds that such incident or offense has been committed.

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Individuals with permanent or temporary disabilities or severely disabled veterans may apply for Handicapped Parking Placards or Handicapped Registration Plates. Applications may be picked up at the reception area in the Abington Police Station, or click the links below to download forms from the PA Department of Transportation web site.

Upon completion, forms will need to be signed by a physician (or, in some limited cases) a police officer.

Completed forms should be mailed with applicable fee to:

PA Department of Transportation
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 68268
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8268

Form MV-145A
Person with Disability Parking Placard Application

Form MV-145
Application for Person with Disability, Hearing Impaired, Disabled Veteran, or Severely Disabled Veteran Registration Plate or Person with Disability or Severely Disabled Veteran Motorcycle Plate Decal

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If you need a copy of a police report for insurance or other reasons, we can help. A nonrefundable $15.00 fee will be assessed for this purpose. Reports are only available to individuals who are named somewhere on the report. In the case of minors, their parents or legal guardians may obtain a report on their behalf. Certain personal information appearing on the report may be obscured to protect the privacy of victims and other involved parties.

To obtain a copy of a report:

In Person – reports are available at the following times at our Records Room:

• Monday – Friday 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
• Saturday – 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.

By Mail – enclose a check or money order with your request, and send it to:

Abington Township Police Department
Records Room
1166 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001

Be sure to explain where and when the incident happened, as well as the type of case you are inquiring about.

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Personnel from the Abington Township Police Department are available to do non-criminal fingerprinting for those who work or reside in the Township. Typically, such fingerprints are needed for purposes like employment and immigration applications.

Non-criminal fingerprinting is done at the following times only:

• Monday through Thursday, 10 am to 4pm
• Friday, 10am to 3pm

No appointment is necessary, but is strongly suggested that you call first to ensure someone is available to roll your fingerprints.

Cost:
Residents:  $20 fee for the first card, $10 for each additional card.
Non-Resident: $40 fee for the first card and $20 for each additional card.

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Directions to Montgomery County Courthouse, Swede & Airy Sts., Norristown, PA

From Abington:

1.) Take Old York Road (Rte. 611) north to PA Turnpike (I-276) Willow Grove Exchange
2.) Enter Turnpike westbound
3.) Exit onto I-476 (Blue Route) southbound
4.) Take Exit #7 Norristown onto West Ridge Pike
5.) West Ridge Pike becomes East Main Street
6.) Turn right onto Walnut Street
7.) Turn left onto East Penn Street
8.) Turn right onto Arch Street
9.) Turn left onto East Airy Street

From Doylestown:

1.) Take Rte. 611 South to PA Turnpike I-276 Willow Grove Interchange
2.) Enter Turnpike westbound
3.) Exit onto I-476 (Blue Route) southbound
4.) Take Exit #7 Norristown onto West Ridge Pike
5.) West Ridge Pike becomes East Main Street
6.) Turn right onto Walnut Street
7.) Turn left onto East Penn Street
8.) Turn right onto Arch Street
9.) Turn left onto East Airy Street

From North Philadelphia:

1.) Take I-76 West
2.) Exit at 26-A for 202 North, King of Prussia
3.) Merge onto West DeKalb Pike
4.) DeKalb Pike becomes Markley Street
5.) Turn right onto West Marshall Street
6.) Turn right onto Maris Street
7.) Turn right onto East Airy Street

From Northeast Philadelphia:

1.) Take Roosevelt Boulevard to I-76 West
2.) Take I-76 West
3.) Exit at 26-A for 202 North, King of Prussia
4.) Merge onto West DeKalb Pike
5.) DeKalb Pike becomes Markley Street
6.) Turn right onto West Marshall Street
7.) Turn right onto Maris Street
8.) Turn right onto East Airy Street

From West Philadelphia:

1.) Take I-76 West
2.) Exit at 26-A for 202 North, King of Prussia
3.) Merge onto West DeKalb Pike
4.) DeKalb Pike becomes Markley Street
5.) Turn right onto West Marshall Street
6.) Turn right onto Maris Street
7.) Turn right onto East Airy Street

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District Court 38-1-04
1150 Old York Road
Phone: 215-887-2362

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Abington Township Police Department

1166 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001
Phone: 267-536-1100

From Doylestown:

1.) Take Rt. 611 south
2.) Rt. 611 becomes Old York Road in Willow Grove
3.) Continue south on Old York Road
4.) Turn right at Horace Avenue (next to Abington Hospital)
5.) Turn left into Abington Township parking lot

From Norristown:

1.) Take PA Turnpike East
2.) Exit at Willow Grove onto Rt. 611 South
3.) Rt. 611 becomes Old York Road in Willow Grove
4.) Continue south on Old York Road
5.) Turn right at Horace Avenue (next to Abington Hospital)
6.) Turn left into Abington Township parking lot

From North Philadelphia:

1.) Take Broad Street north to Old York Road.
2.) Bear right onto Old York Road
3.) Travel approximately 4.6 miles north on Old York Road
4.) Turn left on Horace Avenue (next to Abington Hospital)
5.) Turn left into Abington Township parking lot

From Northeast Philadelphia:

1.) Take Cottman Avenue west
2.) Cottman Avenue becomes Township Line Road
3.) Continue west on Township Line Road
4.) Turn right to go north on Old York Road
5.) Turn left on Horace Avenue (next to Abington Hospital)
6.) Turn left into Abington Township parking lot

From West Philadelphia:

1.) Take I-76 west towards Valley Forge
2.) Take Exit 34 for U.S. 1 North towards Roosevelt Blvd.
3.) Exit at Broad Street, Rt. 611
4.) Turn left onto Broad Street, Rt. 611 North
5.) Take Broad Street north to Old York Road.
6.) Bear right onto Old York Road
7.) Travel approximately 4.6 miles north on Old York Road
8.) Turn left on Horace Avenue (next to Abington Hospital)
9.) Turn left into Abington Township parking lot

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Abington Township Police Department

1166 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001
Phone: 267-536-1100

From Doylestown:

1.) Take Rt. 611 south
2.) Rt. 611 becomes Old York Road in Willow Grove
3.) Continue south on Old York Road
4.) Turn right at Horace Avenue (next to Abington Hospital)
5.) Turn left into Abington Township parking lot

From Norristown:

1.) Take PA Turnpike East
2.) Exit at Willow Grove onto Rt. 611 South
3.) Rt. 611 becomes Old York Road in Willow Grove
4.) Continue south on Old York Road
5.) Turn right at Horace Avenue (next to Abington Hospital)
6.) Turn left into Abington Township parking lot

From North Philadelphia:

1.) Take Broad Street north to Old York Road.
2.) Bear right onto Old York Road
3.) Travel approximately 4.6 miles north on Old York Road
4.) Turn left on Horace Avenue (next to Abington Hospital)
5.) Turn left into Abington Township parking lot

From Northeast Philadelphia:

1.) Take Cottman Avenue west
2.) Cottman Avenue becomes Township Line Road
3.) Continue west on Township Line Road
4.) Turn right to go north on Old York Road
5.) Turn left on Horace Avenue (next to Abington Hospital)
6.) Turn left into Abington Township parking lot

From West Philadelphia:

1.) Take I-76 west towards Valley Forge
2.) Take Exit 34 for U.S. 1 North towards Roosevelt Blvd.
3.) Exit at Broad Street, Rt. 611
4.) Turn left onto Broad Street, Rt. 611 North
5.) Take Broad Street north to Old York Road.
6.) Bear right onto Old York Road
7.) Travel approximately 4.6 miles north on Old York Road
8.) Turn left on Horace Avenue (next to Abington Hospital)
9.) Turn left into Abington Township parking lot

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Montgomery County Prison
60 Eagleville Road
Norristown, PA 19403
Phone: 610-630-9397

From Abington:

1.) Take Route 611 North to PA Turnpike
2.) Enter PA Turnpike westbound
3.) Exit PA Turnpike at I-476 (Blue Route) southbound
4.) Exit I-476 at exit #7, Norristown
5.) Merge onto West Ridge Pike
6.) West Ridge Pike becomes East Main Street
7.) East Main Street becomes West Main Street
8.) West Main Street becomes Ridge Pike/PA-363
9.) Turn left on Eagleville Road
10.) Turn right onto County property

From Doylestown:

1.) Take Route 611 south to PA Turnpike
2.) Enter PA Turnpike westbound
3.) Exit PA Turnpike at I-476 (Blue Route) southbound
4.) Exit I-476 at exit #7, Norristown
5.) Merge onto West Ridge Pike
6.) West Ridge Pike becomes East Main Street
7.) East Main Street becomes West Main Street
8.) West Main Street becomes Ridge Pike/PA-363
9.) Turn left on Eagleville Road
10.) Turn right onto County property

From North Philadelphia:

1.) Take US-1 Roosevelt Expressway South towards Valley Forge
2.) Take I-76W
3.) Take exit 26-A for US-202 North towards King of Prussia
4.) Continue on 202 North, exiting at the US-422 West ramp towards Pottstown
5.) Continue on 422 West, exiting at PA-363 towards Audobon/Trooper
6.) Continue on PA-363
7.) Turn left onto Eagleville Road

From Northeast Philadelphia:

1.) Take US-1 Roosevelt Boulvard South / becomes Roosevelt Expressway
2.) Take US-1 Roosevelt Expressway South towards Valley Forge
3.) Take I-76W
4.) Take exit 26-A for US-202 North towards King of Prussia
5.) Continue on 202 North, exiting at the US-422 West ramp towards Pottstown
6.) Continue on 422 West, exiting at PA-363 towards Audobon/Trooper
7.) Continue on PA-363
8.) Turn left onto Eagleville Road

From West Philadelphia:

1.) Take I-76 West
2.) Take exit 26-A for US-202 North towards King of Prussia
3.) Continue on 202 North, exiting at the US-422 West ramp towards Pottstown
4.) Continue on 422 West miles, exiting at PA-363 towards Audobon/Trooper
5.) Continue on PA-363
6.) Continue on PA-363
7.) Turn left onto Eagleville Road

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You can learn about a wide variety of reported crime statistics for Abington Township or any other municipality in Pennsylvania by accessing the Commonwealth’s Uniform Crime Reporting System.

Use the search feature on the UCR page to select the data, time frame, and location you are interested in.

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Children are our most precious resource. Each child deserves the chance to grow up free from neglect or physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

If you believe that a child is being abused, you have several options:

• You may contact the Juvenile Unit at the Abington Township Police Department at 267-536-1510
• You may submit an anonymous tip by clicking here
• You may call CHILDLINE, PA’s toll-free Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313

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Township residents may apply for permits to hold block parties by contacting the Community Policing Division at 267-536-1082. For approved permits, the Township will supply barricades to shut down motor vehicle traffic.

The following conditions apply to block party permit requests:

• A fee of $25 will be charged.
• Permit must be available for inspection during the block party.
• Marshall must be appointed to remove barricades and open the street for emergency vehicle traffic.
• Public property such as signs or fire hydrants may not be tampered with.
• Party holders must arrange for removal of litter & debris as soon as event is over.
• Loud music must be shut off by 10:00 P.M. Party attendees must be responsive to noise complaints.
• Permit holder must ensure that barricades, traffic cones and other items borrowed from Abington Township are secured for pickup by Township employees.
• The following documents are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. To download Adobe Acrobat, see instructions below.

Block Party Permit

Block Party List

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Troubled by a barking dog, stray dog, roadkill, wild animal, or any other type of complaint regarding an animal? We can help!

Our Animal Control Officer is trained to deal with a wide range of animal-related problems.

Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Contact our Animal Control Officer at 267-536-1590

At all other times:
Contact Police Operations at 267-620-1401 (non-emergency) or 9-1-1 (emergency) or contact us via our Web site.

Dog Licenses

Dogs are required to be licensed annually. Click here for a dog license application you can print out at home. Mail your completed application & fee to:

Montgomery County Treasurer
Courthouse
P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311

Animal Laws

Confused about animal regulations in Abington Township? Click here for sections of the Abington Township Code relating to animals.

Community Resources

Low Cost Spay/Neuter

Forgotten Cats Willow Grove clinic, 215-219-8148
The Spayed Club
Spay and Save
Morris Animal Refuge
Friends of Animals
Spay USA

Vets

Dr. Joseph Fecher
729 Huntingdon Pike
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19046
215-379-2947

Hamilton Animal Hospital
1530 Easton Rd.
Roslyn, PA 19001
215-659-3611

Hopewell Veterinary Hospital
640 Cedar Rd.
Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-379-2536

Rau Animal Hospital
2135 Jenkintown Rd.
Glenside, PA 19038
215-884-0453

Rockledge Veterinary Clinic
401 Huntingdon Pike
Rockledge, PA 19046
215-379-1677

Emergency Clinics

Bucks County V.E.T.S.
978 Easton Rd.
Warrington, PA 18976
215-918-2200

Hickory Veterinary Hospital
2303 Hickory Rd.
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
610-828-3054

Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
Emergency and Critical Care
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-750-7884

Shelters/Rescues

PETFINDER is a nationwide search site and the best way of finding rescues by zip code. However, be warned that not all rescues listed on Petfinder are legitimate non-profits or reputable rescues. Non-profits can be checked on the PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations website.

Reputable, non-profit (501c3) rescue groups help ensure the best possible outcome when adopting or surrendering a pet. These groups have standard screening guidelines and adoption agreements and fees as well as veterinary documentation certifying spaying or neutering, testing for feline leukemia and aids, vaccinations, and treatment of parasites. Ask about their application process, adoption agreement, screening guidelines, vet services performed, declawing policy and any other concerns. Adoption fees required by legitimate non-profits reflect the cost of vet services and other care for the animal while the adoption agreement reflects a legally binding commitment. Always take all newly adopted animals for a vet visit immediately after adoption. If you have existing cats, keep new cats isolated for two weeks. If not tested, keep isolated until tested!

Be EXCEPTIONALLY cautious when adopting or surrendering pets through unknown sources, for example, newspaper ads or neighborhood signs. Ask rescues, shelters, or vets in the area if they know the person. If you are adopting a cat, always ask for an adoption contract and veterinary certification that services or treatments were performed. Contact the vet to verify. Never advertise your pets as “free to a good home”. Hoarders and bunchers (people sell animals to labs) prey on free pets.

Wildlife Rehab

Schuykill Wildlife Rehab Clinic, Phila, PA
Aark Wildlife Center, Newtown, PA
Wild Goose Chase, lists various wildlife rehabbers

Lost Pets

Missing Pet Network

Animal Poison Control 1-888-426-4435

Other Resources

Alley Cat Allies 
Best Friends
HSUS (Humane Society of the U.S.)
Cornell University Public Resources

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Abandoned Vehicles are a nuisance as well as an eyesore. Don’t let abandoned vehicles ruin the look of your neighborhood.

Under Pennsylvania’s motor vehicle laws, a vehicle is considered abandoned if:

• left on a highway or public property in inoperable condition for 48 hours or longer
• left illegally on a highway or public property
• left on the highway or public property for 48 hours or longer and does not have a valid license plate, inspection sticker, or VIN number
• left on private property without the owner’s consent for 48 hours or longer

If you have a complaint regarding an abandoned vehicle call 267-536-1078.

A police officer will respond and evaluate the situation. If the vehicle can be verified as abandoned, it will be posted with an orange notification sticker. If the owner has not removed the vehicle after seven days it will be towed away.

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Please refer to this Link:

https://www.psp.pa.gov/public-safety/pages/fireworks-safety.aspx

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Traffic tickets issued within West Manchester Township Police Department can be paid at District Court 19-2-03.  The court office is located at 390 East Berlin Road York, PA 17408.

Click the following link to view the office hours and mapped location of that office:     

https://yorkcountypa.gov/courts-criminal-justice/district-courts-mdj/mdj-19-2-03.html

Traffic tickets issued within the borough of York New Salem can be paid at District Court 19-3-06.  The court office is located at 4824 Walters Hatchery Road
Spring Grove, PA 17362.

Click the following link to view the office hours and mapped location of that office:     

https://yorkcountypa.gov/courts-criminal-justice/district-courts-mdj/mdj-19-3-06.html

Blue colored parking tickets can be paid at the West Manchester Township Police Department at 380 East Berlin Rd York, PA 17408.

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All calls, emergency and non-emergency, are dispatched to officers from the 911 center.  This is the case even during normal office hours.  Therefore we urge citizens to call 911 to report all incidents, emergency and non-emergency alike.

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No. There are many other reasons that someone could be precluded from purchasing a firearm.  Some more common overlooked reasons include:

• A conviction of ANY crime for which the judge could imprison you for more than one year, even if you received a shorter sentence including probation  (In Pennsylvania, this would include any 1^st Degree Misdemeanor or higher)
• An involuntary mental health commitment
• 3 DUI convictions in a 5 year period
• Misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence

*Note: These are lifetime preclusions. 

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Monday -Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm.

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380 East Berlin Rd York, Pa 17408

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Throughout the State dealers of precious metals must comply with certain laws and register with the County Sheriff's Department.  In Allegheny County, dealers must register with the Allegheny County Sheriff and become part of the PA Precious Metals Network.  For details visit the Sheriff's page below.

http://sheriffalleghenycounty.com/precious_metals.html

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The street sweeper is scheduled to run EVERY Thursday and Friday, officially beginning on Thursday, April 25, 2019 and runs continuously through a Fall date  to be determined.  A fine of $15.00 will be enforced for all vehicle violations of the no parking ordinance including the Borough parking lots (as posted).

Let's take pride in keeping Historic Bristol Borough looking clean and beautiful!

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At this time, we do not trade or send out our police department patches.

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Q. I am a visitor. What do I need to do?

A. Get a visitor's permit and display it in your vehicle. Visitors may park in any legally lined area on campus. Permits can be obtained in the following buildings: Carver Hall, Buckingham Maintenance Center and University Police. If you're visiting the Admissions Office, Athletic Department, Speech and Hearing Clinic, or the Reading Center visitor permits can be obtained from those departments for their specific areas.

Q. How many vehicles can I register at a time with University Police?

A. Faculty and staff may register three vehicles. Students may register one, unless the second is a motorcycle.

Q. Where should I park if I cannot find a place on lower campus?

A. Park at the Special Events (orange) Lot on upper campus and ride the free shuttle bus to lower campus.

Q. What are the hours when restrictions apply to campus parking?

A. From Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., parking is restricted to the designated areas. Open parking is permitted from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Monday through Thursday, with the exception of the Heating Plant Lot, and metered parking spaces. There is no parking on campus from 2 a.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday. On weekends, beginning at 5 p.m. Friday until 2 a.m. Monday, open parking is permitted, in any legal parking space except the special reserved areas, meter parking spaces and the Heating Plant Lot. All vehicles must be parked in a legal lined parking space.

Q. I'm eligible to register a vehicle, but I have brought an unregistered vehicle to campus or have misplaced my permit. What should I do?

A. Go to the University Police and get a temporary permit for that day.

Q. What should I do if my vehicle breaks down on campus?

A. Get a disabled vehicle permit from University Police within a half hour of the break down. The permit will be issued for no more than three days.

Q. What happens if I ignore tickets?

A. If you have three unpaid parking tickets with one or more not paid for 20 days or more, your vehicle will be booted and/ or towed at your expense.

Any other questions? Not quite sure? Contact the University Police at 570-389-4168 or 570-389-2211. University Police dispatchers can answer questions regarding parking.

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If you and your neighbors wish to have a block party, please click here to start the process.

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The City of Jeannette Police Dept. operates every day - twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week.  However, the police dept. secretary only provides service during normal business hours.  Normal business hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   

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Always call 9-1-1 for an emergency.

When you are requesting a police response for non-emergencies you can call (724) 527-4013, during normal business hours.   You can leave a message on the station’s answering machine; however, it may not be picked up until the next business day.  If you need to speak to an officer before that time, call 9-1-1 to request an officer to get in contact with you. 

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You can contact the City of Jeannette Police Dept. Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  If there’s an emergency or it’s during non-business hours, you will have to contact 9-1-1 to speak to an officer.  An officer will be dispatched to your location or they will contact you by phone.

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You can contact our secretary during normal business hours at (724) 527-4013.  There is a $15.00 fee for a copy of a police report which is payable in cash, check or money order.

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Reports vary in time of completion. Some are very simple and can usually be completed in 1 to 2 days. Others such as Reportable Accident reports can take longer. Please be patient, as the report will be completed.

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The City of Jeannette Police Department has a Drug Hotline, 724-527-4000 ext. 11. Please notify the Police Department of any suspected drug activity that has you concerned. Leave a detailed message. If you would like a returned call, leave your name and number and someone will return your call at our earliest convenience.
ALL INFORMATION WILL BE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL!

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Fingerprinting for employment is done during normal business hours, Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Residents of the City of Jeannette will be fingerprinted for free.  There is a $10.00 fee for non-residents which is payable by cash, check or money order only.

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Yes – there is a Medication Drop Box located in the Treasurer’s office located at City Hall. They open to the public during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  Please make sure the pills are either contained in a pill bottle and/or plastic bag. Please do not place “loose” pills into the drop box.  Also, we are not accepting liquids or syringes of any kind.

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There are many ways to pay a parking ticket.  Place payment in envelope, seal and:

• Bring it to City of Jeannette Police Dept. Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; or
• Mail it to the address on the back of the envelope; or
• Drop it in the courtesy box outside at the bottom of City Hall steps; or
• Drop it off at the Treasurer’s office.

Payment is accepted by cash, check or money order.

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Traffic and non-traffic citations are to be paid at the magistrate’s office.  You can respond by mail or in person to:

District Court 10-1-01
101 Jayhawk Drive

Jeannette, PA 15644

(724) 527-3541

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Yes.  It is unlawful for juveniles, age 17 and younger, to be out in public between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. unless they are in the company of an adult member of their immediate family.

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Yes.  The City of Jeannette has a contract with Hoffman Kennels in Delmont.  Their number is 724-468-5505.

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No.  You do not need to register your alarm system with the City of Jeannette.  Just keep your alarm company up to date with after hour contact information in case of an emergency.

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https://cityofjeannette.com/report-vehicle.html

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https://cityofjeannette.com/ordinances/

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DIAL “911”

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610-759-2200 (this is 24/7)

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610-317-6110

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8:30am-4:30pm except holidays & election day

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Call the police department administrative office #610-317-6110 and follow the prompts.

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District court 03-2-04 at 1404 Walter St Bethlehem 18015, #610-865-4010

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Northampton County non-emergency #610-759-2200

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Phone the police department administrative office #610-317-6110 during business hours. 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday.

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$15.00

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Complete a right-to-know request on our website.

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Check the township website for burning regulations

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Northampton County non-emergency #610-759-2200

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Yes, contact the police department administrative office #610-317-6110.

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Yes, phone police department administrative office #610-317-6110

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Yes, there is a one-time registration fee of $5.00 and it can be registered at Police headquarters.

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Mail orange envelope w/ payment to police department.

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Yes, for township residents. Residents must have fingerprint cards and need to call 610-317-6110 to schedule an appointment.

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We can only enforce criminal law not civil law. However, we will point you in the right direction and keep the peace if necessary while your dispute is settled. 

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All parking tickets can be paid at 24 Kennedy St. / City Hall, there is a night drop to the right of the front door for after hour payments. 

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For non-emergency contact you can call 814-887-4911 to reach the McKean County Control, they provide dispatch services for our department.  If you are attempting to contact a specific officer you can call our Department number at 814-368-6133 and follow the voice prompts to leave a voice mail for that Officer.

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You can print and fill out the form HERE. Then fax it to 814-368-7411 or deliver it in person to City Hall at 24 Kennedy Street.  There is a $15 charge for accident reports due once the report is determined eligible for release.  Generally your insurance company will make the request payment for you. 

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We do have a Prescription Drug Drop box in the front lobby of the Police Department and it is available 24/7.

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Unfortunately due to legal liability we no longer provide vehicle unlock services with the exceptions of immediate safety concerns (child/pet locked in the vehicle)

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Borough parking tickets and code violation tickets must be paid within 72 hours.  Tickets are payable at the borough hall Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm.  After hours payments may be deposited in the drop box.

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Parking, traffic and non-traffic citations may be paid at the Magistrate's Office during normal business hours, at 427 Water Street, Temple, PA 19560.

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Crimes can be reported in several ways: For emergencies, dial 911; For non-emergencies, call our office directly at (610) 929-8816 or call the Berks County Communications Center non-emergency line at (610) 655-4911; Personally make reports at our office; and by completing online report forms that can be obtained through this website and forwarding them to our department.

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Our department is located at 3406 Kutztown Road Laureldale, PA 19605

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A crash is reportable when it occurs on a traffic-way, and there is an injury or death of any person involved, and/or damage to any vehicle involved to the extent that it cannot be driven under its own power.

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No. Per the PA Motor Vehicle Code, a motorized scooter is both a vehicle and a motor vehicle, and is subject to the laws covering registration, titles, inspection, insurance, licensing of operator and the general rules of the roadway.

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If you need fingerprinting please contact the Berks County Sheriffs Department, (610) 478-6395. http://www.co.berks.pa.us/dept/sheriff/Pages/default.aspx

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A vehicle (other than a pedalcycle) is abandoned on public streets if it is parked for more than 48 hours while displaying an expired inspection or registration sticker; is in an inoperable condition; or is parked illegally.  A vehicle is abandoned on private property if  it has been parked there for more than 24 hours without the consent of the property owner, in which case the property owner or designee must report the vehicle as abandoned.  See the online form to report abandoned vehicles.

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The curfew in Laureldale Borough is 9:00 pm to 7:00 am every day, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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• The easiest way to pay if you received a fine is online here: http://www.tocite.net/bristolpd/searchticket/index/parkingtickets
  

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• You may pay in person Mon-Fri 8a.m.-4p.m., excluding holidays, at the Bristol Borough Police Station at 250 Pond St Bristol, PA 19007. Only cash, check and money order are accepted in person at the municipal building.
  

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• You can mail in your payment to the Bristol Borough Police Department with a payment in the form of check or money order. List your ticket number clearly on your check or money order where applicable. NEVER SEND CASH IN THE MAIL.
  

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• You may also request a hearing which will be scheduled at a later date and held before the District Judge by completing a Hearing Request Form obtainable in person from the police department or by downloading the Hearing Request Form via the 'FORMS' tab above and following the instructions which include options for mailing, faxing or physically submitting your request in person.
  

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  WALK-IN'S PLEASE BRING YOUR TICKET WITH YOU

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If you have an EMERGENCY dail 9-1-1

If you are outside regular office hours (Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday from 9AM - 3PM) you may reach an officer anytime by calling Allegheny County Dispatch at 412-473-3056 to have an officer meet you at the police station.

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The mailing address for the police department is:

West Earl Township Police, 157 W. Metzler Road, PO Box 787, Brownstown, PA 17508

If attempting to locate the physical location of the department using GPS or other mapping software, please enter the following address:

157 West Metzler Road, Ephrata, PA 17522

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There is NO overnight parking when there is inclement weather or the threat of inclement weather.

Overnight guests must call the police department, preferably by 3 p.m. at 412-885-9300, ext 120. Leave the date/day you are calling, your name and a phone number, the description of the car and its license plate number, and the address where the car will be parked.

The above procedure should be followed every day that the car will be parked on the street.

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ALL FINES ARE DUE THE FRIDAY AFTER THE TAG IS ISSUED. 

• You can mail a check or money order to: Castle Shannon Police Department, 3310 McRoberts Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234.
• You can pay in person Mondays-Tuesdays-Wednesdays from 9AM - 3 PM. Checks, Money Orders and Cash are accepted. (NO COINS WILL BE ACCEPTED)
• There is a black payment box outside of the Borough Administration Office and the Police Department Office.
• We can now accept credit card payments - go to the PAYMENTS tab on our website and follow the easy instructions. NOTE: there is a 'Service Fee' accessed to each credit card payment.
• If it is after municipal building hours there is a silver payment box outside the front entrance of the borough building. Please make sure your payment is in an envelope and marked ticket payment so that it can be properly processed.

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Anyone selling products or services door-to-door.

Please click here for more information - https://allegheny.crimewatchpa.com/cspd/24171/forms/solicitor-information

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Currently, concerned citizens can file a complaint of misconduct filling out the Carlisle Police Department Misconduct Complaint Form (Found below). You can then file it:

In person at the Carlisle Police Department
Via U.S. mail sent to: Police Chief Taro D. Landis 240 Lincoln St. Carlisle, PA 17013
Via telephone by calling 717-243-5252
Via email to Police Chief Taro D. Landis

The Carlisle Police Department will investigate all complaints, alleged or suspected, either signed or anonymous, that are made against the department or its employees.

Anonymous complaints are accepted, but keep in mind that you will not receive a response and will not be able to be contacted for future information which could assist in the investigation.

Carlisle Police Misconduct Complaint Form used to file a Misconduct Complaint Form

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Yes, as a means of providing professional guidance in a wide variety of areas relating to law enforcement, the Carlisle Police Department will provide a speaker free of charge to civic groups and other community organizations. Requests should be submitted in writing to the Chief of Police at least 3 weeks prior to the requested date.

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The Carlisle Police Department provides fingerprinting Monday through Thursday from 8:00AM until 2:00PM. Friday 8:00AM until 12:00 Noon. There is a $20.00 charge for the service and requestor must have a valid government issued I.D. and provide their own finger print cards.

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Generally speaking, no. Ride-alongs are limited to criminal justice students performing official college internships and Citizen Police Academy participants. Because of liability concerns ride-alongs are generally not available to the public.

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Please open the document to find information on how to request street closure for events.

Guidelines for Requesting Street Closures  This document addresses requesting street closures for events.

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General police reports fall under the Pennsylvania Open Records law, as enacted in January, 2009.  Requests for these reports can be made through the Borough of Carlisle’s Open Records Officer via the borough’s main website.

As a rule of thumb, reports pertaining to active police investigations are generally not released until the investigation has reached a conclusion. Additionally, all reports will also be redacted to exclude social security numbers, telephone numbers, juvenile names and victim information; if the release of victim information is determined to pose a risk to the victim’s safety.

Accident reports do not fall under the Pennsylvania Open Records law.  Accident reports collected prior to 2017 may be requested Monday –Friday, between 7:30 AM -4:30 PM.

Accident reports collected after 1/1/2017 are only available by accessing the website www.crashdocs.org. Reports collected after 1/1/2017  MAY NOT be requested at the Carlisle Police Department.

In order to retrieve an accident report, the name of one of the drivers or involved parties, the date of the accident and the report number are required.  This applies to older accident reports requested in person as well as more recent reports requested from www.crashdocs.org.

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The Carlisle Police Station is located at 240 Lincoln Street, Carlisle PA 17013.

Click Here for a map from Mapquest.com

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You can mail your request to:

Records Clerk
Tredyffrin Township Police Department
1100 DuPortail Road
Berwyn, PA 19312

In your request, include a self-addressed stamped envelop and a check or money order for $15 made payable to Tredyffrin Township. Also include the date of the accident or incident, location, incident number and/or name of the complainant or operator of the vehicle.

Processing time is generally three to five working days. You may also stop at the Tredyffrin Township Police Department to pick up your report Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call (610) 644-3221 with your request so the report is available upon arrival.

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Parking tickets and alarm violation bills can be paid by mail or in person at the Tredyffrin Township Police Department between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For parking tickets, call (610) 408-3221. For alarm ordinance violations, call (610) 408-3608 or email cjohnson@tredyffrin.org.

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Our District Courts schedule all hearings. You may contact them at the following locations, depending on where the incident occurred:

District Court 15-4-01
Judge Analisa Sondergaard
500 Chesterbrook Boulevard
Wayne, PA 19087
(610) 647-6533
Visit Chester County's District Court 15-4-01 website.

District Court 15-1-02
Judge Thomas Tartaglio
15 N. Devon Boulevard, Suite A
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 254-8072
Visit Chester County's District Court 15-1-02 website.

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Pennsylvania Department of Transportation

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The Victims Compensation Assistance Program helps victims and their families through the emotional and physical aftermath of a crime by easing the financial impact placed upon them by the crime. As a victim of crime, you will always be treated with dignity, compassion and respect when being assisted through the victim’s compensation claim process.

You may be eligible to receive financial help from the Victims Compensation Assistance Program for a variety of expenses, such as, medical and counseling expenses, loss of earnings, loss of support, stolen cash, relocation, funeral, or crime scene cleanup.

The best way to file a claim is with the help of a victim advocate at your local Victim Service Program. Or you may file a claim yourself online. If you choose, you may download the victim's compensation claim form, complete and submit to the Victims Compensation Assistance Program.

If you have already filed a victim’s compensation claim and have a claim number and PIN, you can check your claim status online.

You may also contact the Victims Compensation Assistance Program directly at (800) 233-2339 for assistance in filing a claim or to speak to staff that are available to answer your questions.

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Click here to view the Township parking regulations

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A Bench Warrant is a warrant that is issued by a judge and was known as Capias Warrant.

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Your mailing address and the municipality in which you live do not always correspond. The Hummelstown Post Office provides service to the residents of Hummelstown as well as residents of Swatara Township, South Hanover Township and Derry Township.  Consequently, you may have a Hummelstown mailing address and not live in the Borough.  The Hummelstown Borough Police Department and other Borough staff provides services only to the approximately 4500 people living within the jurisdictional boundries of Hummelstown.  This is roughly defined as the area south and east of the Swatara Creek, north of Rt. 322 and west of the Hilton Garden Inn and Hotel.  If your children or your neighbor's children go to the Derry Township schools, you do not live in Hummelstown. If your children or your neighbor's children go to the Central Dauphin schools, you do not live in Hummelstown.  If you do not pay your taxes to the Borough of Hummelstown, you do not live in Hummelstown.    

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The Hummelstown Police Department will take fingerprints of persons who need them for a job or other non-criminal justice reason.  There is no charge for this service for residents of the Borough of Hummelstown.  Non-residents are charged $20.00 per fingerprint card.  You are strongly encouraged to bring your own fingerprint cards.  You must provide a photo ID when fingerprinted.  Persons who need to be fingerprinted for criminal justice reasons must appear at one of the designated Dauphin County Booking Centers with the fingerprint order issued by the Magisterial District Judge.

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All burning within the geographical limits of the Borough of Hummelstown is prohibited.  With the following exceptions.

• Recreational burning (As defined in the ordinance)
  • May be conducted only between the hours of sunrise and 11:00 p.m.
  • Must be attended at all times by an individual of not less than 14 years of age.
  • Must be at least ten (10) feet from all property lines and/or structures.
• A fire burned under the direct control of a recognized volunteer or paid fire company shall be permitted if necessary for the prevention of a fire hazard which cannot be abated by other means.​
• The protection of public health.

The following definitions apply to terms used in the ordinance.

Burning – The tending, causing to ignite or igniting of any material to cause flame, smoke, embers, hot ash or residue, in combination or individually.

Recreational Burning – For the purposes of this ordinance, the following shall be deemed to be recreational burning.

Outdoor grill – Any device manufactured, designed and built for the express purpose of cooking food out of doors.

Fuel – Outdoor grills may be fueled only by LP or natural gas, charcoal briquettes, or wood.

Wood – Includes any unpainted wood or wood product. 

Chiminea - a small outdoor fireplace usually made of clay, terra cotta or metal, fueled only by wood, charcoal briquettes or LP/natural gas and must be screened to prevent flying embers and hot ash.

Outdoor fireplace - must be screened to prevent flying embers and hot ash.

Non-burnable materials

Plastic, rubber, oils, asbestos, composition board, shingles, felt paper, canvas, fiberglass, vinyl or any similar materials. 

Human or animal waste, sanitary napkins, diapers, food solids, oil filters, or any other materials that emit smoke, acrid, obnoxious or toxic odors.

Grasses, green twigs or leaves.

Any wood that has been chemically treated to prevent rot or moisture damage or other similar treatment, wood products that have high glue content such as flake board or composition board and wood products in combination with any non-burnable material

Any other materials that do not comply fully with the intent of this ordinance, or otherwise create a nuisance to people or animals.

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Permits to carry a concealed weapon are issued by the Dauphin County Sherriff's Office located in the Courthouse at Front and Market Streets in Harrisburg.  Details on eligibility and filing can be found by clicking here.  

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The back of your copy of the citation will list all of your rights and obligations for the citation.  In any case, you must respond to the citation within ten (10) days or your driver's license will be suspended and the Magisterial District Judge (MDJ) may issue a warrant for your arrest.

In short, here are your options:

You can plead guilty and pay the citation.  You can pay in person at the MDJ's Office, by mail, online at ujsportal.pacourts.us or by calling 1-800-701-8560.   If you are unable to pay the entire fine you may request that the MDJ establish a payment plan.  If you and the MDJ agree to a payment plan, be sure it is one you can meet as missing a payment may result in a warrant for your arrest and the entire balance becoming due.  

You can plead not guilty and take a hearing.  Respond within ten (10) days either in person, or by mail with your not guilty plea.  You plea must include collateral as described on the back of your citation.  The MDJ's Office will schedule a hearing date when you can plead your case before the MDJ.  

If you plead not guilty and are found guilty by the Judge, you may appeal that decision to the Court of Common Pleas within 30 days.

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Many times officers stop a motorist for an equipment violation such as a non-functioning headlamp, tail lamp or brake lamp.  Although Officers are within their right to issue a traffic citation for these offenses, a more practical option is to issue a faulty equipment card, also known as a PT10, or warning card.  We would much rather have you spend your money making your vehicle safer for you and other motorists, than on paying fines. The officer should explain why he or she pulled you over and what the defficiency is on your vehicle.  He/she will give you the faulty equipment card with a time period, typically 5 to 10 days to rectify the problem.  You are then obligated to make the repairs and see that the card is returned to the officer indicating the repairs have been made.  If the officer does not receive the repair notification, he or she may issue two citations to you.  One for not making the reoairs and yet another for not returning the faulty equipment card.  Simply said; Make the repairs and return the card. 

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The Borough has established regulations and fees regarding the issuance of permits for persons engaging in "Transient Retail Businesses".

A TRANSIENT RETAIL BUSINESS is defined as engaging in peddling, soliciting, or taking orders, either by sample or otherwise, for any goods, wares, or merchandise upon any street, alley, sidewalk, or public ground, or from house to house, within the Borough of Hummelstown ; or selling, soliciting, or taking orders for any goods, wares, or merchandise, from a fixed location within the Borough, on a temporary basis, which shall include, but not be limited to, such activities conducted at the time of special occasions or celebrations, for seasonal purposes, or for or in advance of specific yearly holidays.

As such, no person shall engage in any transient retail business within the Borough of Hummelstown without first having obtained from the Police Department a license, for which a fee, which shall be for the use of the Borough, shall be charged.

PERSON - any natural person, partnership, association, corporation, or other legal entity .

No license fee shall be charged:
1 . to farmers selling their own produce 

2 . for the sale of goods, wares, and merchandise, donated by the owners thereof, the proceeds whereof are to be applied to any charitable or philanthropic purpose

3 . to any manufacturer or producer in the sale of bread and bakery products, meat and meat products, or milk and milk products

4 . to children under the age of eighteen (18) years who take orders for and deliver newspapers, greeting cards, candy, bakery products, and the like, or who represent the Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts or similar organizations

6 . to the seeking or taking of orders by insurance agents or brokers licensed under the insurance laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ;
7 . to any person who has complied with the provisions of the Solicitation of Charitable Funds Act, August 9, 1963, P .L . 628, 10 P .S . §§160-1 et seq . (1982), as hereafter amended, supplemented, modified or reenacted by the General Assembly of Pennsylvania ; or
8 . for taking orders for merchandise, by sample, from dealers or merchants for individuals or companies who pay a license or business privilege tax at their chief place of business .

But all persons exempted hereby from the payment of the license fee shall be required to register with the Police Department and obtain a license without fee ; provided, any person dealing in one or more of the above mentioned exempted categories, and dealing with other goods, wares, or merchandise not so exempted, shall be subject to the payment of the license fee fixed by this section for his activities in connection with the sale of goods, wares, and merchandise not in such exempted categories. Provided further, the Police Department may similarly exempt from payment of the license fee, but not from registering with him, persons working without compensation and selling goods, wares, or merchandise for the sole benefit of any nonprofit corporation . Provided further, every license issued under the provisions of this Part shall be issued on an individual basis to any person or persons engaging in such business ; every individual shall obtain a separate license, issued to him in his name, and the license fee hereby imposed shall be applicable to every such individual license, except that a representative of a charitable organization may obtain licenses for the applicants therein .

Every person desiring a license under this Part shall first make application to the Police Department for such license . He shall, when making such application, exhibit a valid license from any state or county officer, if such license is also required . The applicant shall state :
1 . his criminal record, if any ;
2 . name and address of the person by whom he is employed ;
3 . type of goods, wares, and merchandise he wishes to deal with in such transient retail business ;
4 . length of time for which license is to be issued ; and
5 . type and license number of the vehicle to be used, if any .

Every license holder shall carry such license upon his person if engaged in transient retail business from house to house or upon any of the streets, alleys, sidewalks, or public grounds, or shall display such license at the location where he shall engage in such business if doing so at a fixed location . He shall exhibit such license, upon request, to all police officers, municipal officials, and citizens or residents of the Borough of Hummelstown. 

No person in any transient retail business shall :

1 . sell any product or type of product not mentioned in his license ;
2 . hawk or cry his wares upon any of the streets, alleys, sidewalks, or public grounds in the Borough ;
3 . when operating from a vehicle, stop or park such vehicle upon any of the streets or alleys in the Borough for longer than necessary in order to sell therefrom to persons residing or working in the immediate vicinity ;
4 . park any vehicle upon any of the streets or alleys in the Borough for the purpose of sorting, rearranging, or cleaning any of his goods, wares, or merchandise or of disposing of any carton, wrapping material, or stock, wares or foodstuffs which have become unsaleable through handling, age or otherwise ;
5 . engage in any business activity, except by prior appointment, at any time on a Sunday or legal holiday or at any time before 10 :00 a.m. or after 9 :00 p.m. on any day of the week other than a Sunday or legal holiday

LEGAL HOLIDAY - New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas .

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Borough Ordinance establishes a resident's responsibility for removal of snow and ice from sidewalks

Every person in charge or control of any building or lot of land fronting or abutting on a paved sidewalk, whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee, or otherwise, shall remove and clear away or cause to be removed or cleared away, snow and/or ice from a path of at least thirty inches (30") in width from so much of said sidewalk as is in front of or abuts on said building or lot of land .

Except as provided below, snow and ice shall be removed from sidewalks within twelve (12) hours after the cessation of any fall of snow, sleet or freezing rain .

In the event snow and/or ice on a sidewalk has become so hard that it cannot be removed without likelihood of damage to the sidewalk, the person charged with its removal shall, within the time mentioned above, shall cause enough sand or other abrasive to be put on the sidewalk to make travel reasonably safe; and shall, as soon thereafter as weather permits, cause to be cleared a path in said sidewalk of at least thirty inches (3011) in width .

No person shall deposit or cause to be deposited any snow or ice on or immediately next to a fire hydrant or on any sidewalk, roadway, or loading and unloading areas of a public transportation system, except that snow and ice may be mounded by the Borough on public cartways incident to the cleaning thereof or mounded on curbs incident to the clearing of sidewalks in business districts.

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Borough Ordinance establishes certain restrictions on Motor Vehicle Repairs and Maintenance in the Street Right-of-Way .
1 . It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to make repairs to any motor vehicle in the street right-of-ways of the Borough of Hummelstown.
2 . Routine maintenance of motor vehicles is permitted unless it poses a nuisance or safety hazard to passersby .
3 . No vehicle, whether operable or not, shall be left unattended if it is open, or if tools, chemicals or any other things are present which could pose a danger or nuisance or passersby . When a motor vehicle is being worked on, it should pose no greater potential hazard then would a vehicle which meets all the requirements of the PA Motor Vehicle Code for operating an public highways.
4 . Vehicles which have been left in an inoperable state for longer than forty-eight (48) hours will be considered abandoned and dealt with as provided pursuant to §§501-508 and §510 of this Chapter.

MAINTENANCE - Those activities which are required to keep a motor vehicle in proper running condition or to maintain a good cosmetic appearance . Vehicle washing and waxing, the replacement of exterior parts vehicle in proper running condition or to maintain a good cosmetic appearance . Vehicle washing and waxing, the replacement of exterior parts (including wiper blades, ornaments and changing wheels), and the performance of minor tune-ups (involving only replacement of points, plugs, engine fluids and other easily replaced components), which pose no hazard or nuisance to passersby .

REPAIRS - Any work on a motor vehicle which involves disassembly of the body, the engine or drive-train or which requires lifting the vehicle completely off of the ground to replace large or difficult to remove components.

STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY - All of the street, alley, sidewalks or grass plot within the legal rights-of-way of the Borough of Hummelstown .

 

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Uncut crass, weeds or other vegetation harbors mice, rats, and other undesirable critters.  Borough Ordinance states that no person firm or corporation, owning or occupying any property within the Borough of Hummelstown shall permit any grass or weeds or any vegetation whatsoever, not edible or planted for some useful or ornamental purpose, to grow or remain upon such premises so as to exceed a height of ten inches (10"), or to throw off any unpleasant or noxious odor, or to conceal any filthy deposit, or to create or produce pollen.  Any grass, weeds or other vegetation growing upon any premises in the Borough in violation of any of the provisions of this section is hereby declared to be a nuisance and detrimental to the health, safety, cleanliness and comfort of the inhabitants of the Borough.  Contact the Police Department to report these incidents.  

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Borough Ordinance defines an owner as any person owning keeping feeding harboring or having custody of a custody of a cat or who allows a cat to reside or remain about his premises.  It defines running at large as being upon the public highway street alley park or other public land or upon property of another person other than the owner and not being accompanied by or under the control of the owner or any other person having custody of said cat. 

Responsibilities of Owners Keeping Cats .
1 . It shall be unlawful for any owner to have any cat that becomes a nuisance in the Borough . Acts of nuisance shall include but are expressly
not restricted to the following:
A . Noise disturbance as put forth in §302 Noise Disturbance of this Chapter (See FAQ regarding dog noise disturbances)
B . Viciousness.
C . Digging into flower beds lawns children s sandboxes gardens or the damaging of shrubbery trees lawns personal property not belonging to the owner of the cat or the depositing of feces as set forth in §401 Animal Defecation on Public and Private Property Restricted of this chapter.
D . Running at large in the Borough either upon the public streets highways alleys sidewalks any public property upon any property not belonging to or resided in by that person or any other
property other than the owner of such cat.
2 . No owner shall permit a cat to enter upon any area designated as a tot lot in any publicly owned park or playground.

No more than four 4 cats shall be kept maintained or harbored for more than ninety 90 days in any residential housing unit or on its grounds .

The Borough requires the licensing of all cats by their owners within the limits of the Borough of Hummelstown . Licenses will be issued by the Borough and must be affixed to the cat s collar which must be worn by the cat at all times . License fees will be adopted by resolution of the Borough Council from time to time with a copy of the most recent resolution establishing cat license fees kept on file at the Borough office.

Licenses will [be] required to be purchased on a yearly basis . Any cat six 6 months or older must be licensed and have the appropriate rabies vaccine . A license will not be issued without the proof of a rabies inoculation certificate .

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Dogs are not permitted to "run at large".  Borough Ordinance defines this as being upon any public highway, street, alley, park, or any other public land, upon property of another person other than the owner, and not being acompanied by or under the control of owner or any other person having custody of said dog .

Dogs are not permitted to create a noise disturbance.  Borough Ordinance defines ths as any animal or bird which makes any noise continuously and/or incessantly for a period of ten minutes or makes such noise intermittently for one half hour or more to the disturbance of any person any time of the day or night regardless of whether the animal or bird is physically situated in or upon private property said noise being a nuisance ; provided that at the time the animal or bird is making such noise no person is trespassing or threatening to trespass upon private property in or upon which the animal or bird is situated nor is there any other legitimate cause which justifiably provoked the animal or bird.

Dog owners must clean up after their pets. No person having possession custody or control of any animals shall knowingly or negligently permit any dog or other animal to commit any nuisance i.e . defecation upon any gutter street driveway alley curb or sidewalk in the Borough of Hummelstown or upon the floors or stairways of any building or place frequented by the public or used in common by the tenants or upon the outside walls walkways driveways alleys curbs or stairways or any building abutting on a public street or park or upon the grounds of any public park or public area or upon any private property other than the property of the owner of such animal .

Dogs must have current dog license and vaccinations as required by the Pa. State Dog Law.

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When the officers or staff are not available on station, our phones forward to the Cumberland County Communications Center where the dispatchers will assist you with getting in contact with us. To call them direct their phone number is 717-238-9676.

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NO.  The discharge of firearms in the Borough is prohibited.  Except in necessary defense of person and property and except as provided below, it is unlawful for any person to use, fire, or discharge any gun or other firearm within the Borough of Hummelstown . Additionally, It is unlawful for any person to discharge any air rifle, air pistol, spring gun, spring pistol, B-B gun, bow and arrow, or similar device, or any implement that is not a firearm but which impels a pellet of any kind with a force that can reasonable be excepted to cause bodily harm, at any place within the Borough of Hummelstown, except as provided in §403 hereof, and except on a target range which is properly constructed to trap or stop the projectile as ascertained by the Chief of Police .

This Part shall not apply to :

1 . Persons licensed to hunt in this Commonwealth while actually engaged in hunting where permitted under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the ordinances of this Borough.  (As      a practical matter, there is no place in the Borough where a hunter would not be in a "safety zone" as established under Pa. Hunting and Trapping Laws and therefore, not aboe to hunt)

2 . Members of any organization incorporated under laws of this Commonwealth engaged in target shooting upon the grounds or property belonging to or under the control of such organization ; and

3 . Any law enforcement officers when used in the discharge of their official duties .

Any person convicted of a violation of this section shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than three hundred ($300 .00) dollars, and/or to imprisonment for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days.

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Parking Enforcement

Information Sheet

Parking Enforcement is about helping prevent parking issues and to ensure the efficient flow of traffic upon the city streets and within the parking lots of the City of DeLand.  Typical parking citation fines are as follows:

$9.00

Time violations

Not parked within the parking space (Tire slightly over line)

Parking in a reserved space

$18.00

Taking up two or more spaces,

Loading zones,

Yellow curbs, 

Parking in a non-designated space.

It is important to remember that a $9.00 and an $18.00 citation go up to $30.00 after 14 days if not paid.

There are 12 City parking lots within the downtown area of DeLand: lot 7, 8, and the back half of lot 1 are all day parking and lot 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12, and the front half of lot 1 are timed lots, see attached map for lot areas. Including the lots and the streets, there are just over 700 parking spaces in Downtown DeLand. Although it can be an inconvenience, parking limitations are necessary to allow more visitors to enjoy the downtown area.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.  Why does the parking enforcement officer mark the tires with chalk?  This is done to determine how long a vehicle has been parked in a particular space.  This also indicates whether or not the vehicle has been moved.  A fine can be imposed for removing or backing over a chalk mark.

2.  What is “The Boot” and when is it used? The boot is a device that is attached to the tire of a vehicle in order to immobilize it. To make the “Boot List,” a person has 4 unpaid citations and has failed to respond to multiple letters warning them of the delinquent citations.  Lastly they are also sent a letter letting them know they are being added to the “Boot List.”

3.  How can I pay a parking ticket?  Parking Tickets can be paid by mail in the yellow envelopes that they come in.  They can also be placed in the “Drop Box” that is stationed in the back parking lot of City Hall.

Parking tickets can also be paid in person at DeLand City Hall located at 120 South Florida Av. or the DeLand Police Department located at 219 West Howry Av.

Parking tickets may be contested within the first fourteen days of being issued.  To contest a ticket you must come to the DeLand Police Department front lobby and ask for a “Court Request”.  This form must be completed and you also need the original parking ticket with you.  The completed form and parking ticket is submitted to the Record’s Clerk who will forward to the Clerk of Court.  The Office of the Volusia County Clerk of Court will then contact you with a date and time for your Court hearing.

In closing, do not ignore a citation and do your part to help ensure the efficient flow of traffic and people.  This will allow our great city to continue to have an active downtown.  If I can be of any assistance please call me at (386) 626-7444. 

Lieutenant Michael Quinn,

Parking Enforcement Supervisor

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The West Shore Regional Police Department is located at 510 Herman Avenue Lemoyne, PA 17043

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Yes.  Borough Ordinance defines lointering as: Remaining idle essentially in one location; lingering; spending time idly ; loafing or walking about aimlessly in one vicinity or neighborhood ; or "hanging around ."  It defines a public place as any place to which the public has access including any public street or public sidewalk, the front of and the area immediately adjacent to any school, parking lot, store, restaurant, tavern or other place of business .

The Ordinance describes that certain types of loitering are prohibited . No person shall loiter in a public place in such manner as to :
A . Create or cause to be created a danger of a breach of the peace.
B . Create or cause to be created any annoyance to any person or persons.
C . Obstruct the free passage of pedestrians or vehicles.
D . Obstruct, molest or interfere with any person lawfully in any public place . This shall include the making of unsolicited remarks of an offensive, disgusting or insulting nature or which are calculated to annoy or disturb the person to, or in whose hearing, they are made .

Whenever the presence of any person in any public place is causing or is likely to cause any of the conditions enumerated above, any police officer may order that person to leave that place . Any person who shall refuse to leave after being ordered to do so by a police officer shall be guilty of a violation of this section.

Any person convicted for a violation of this ordinanceshall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than three hundred dollars ($300 .00), and/or to imprisonment for a term not to exceed ninety (90) days .

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You can contact the West Shore Regional Police Department at 717-737-8734, or fax them at 717-975-2794.

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Yes.  Borough Ordinance has established that it shall be unlawful for any minor to be or remain in or upon any public highway, park or other public place within the Borough of Hummelstown, or in any enclosure or vehicle which is on or in close proximity to any such public place within the Borough, between the hours of 11 :00 p.m. and 6 :00 a.m. on the following day.

Exceptions to the above are the following :

1 . A minor accompanied by parent, guardian, or other person having legal care or custody of such minor .

2 . A minor possessing a written statement dated that day and signed by parent, guardian, or other person having the legal care or custody of such minor, which statement specifies the time, place, purpose and necessity of the minor being in a public place contrary to this Part.

3 . A minor lawfully employed making it necessary to be on or in highways, streets, parks, etc ., as stated above and possessing a current letter certifying the same and signed by employer, parent or guardian.

4 . A minor on an emergency errand.

5 . A minor traveling to and from church, school or municipal activity with parental permission statement as in subsection 2 above .

When Hummelstown Police Officers encounter a minor out after curfew they will typically contact the minor's parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and arrange for the minor to be picked up by the parent/guardian or in some cases the Officer will transport the minor home.  The Officer will ensure that the parent/guardian understands their responsibility under the ordinance.  If a citation is issued, typically for a second or subsequent offense, the citation will be issued to the parent/guardian, not the minor.

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Sec. 28-8.1. - Annual parking permits.

(a)   General provisions. The city shall offer for sale annual parking permits upon proper completion of an application form provided by the city and the advance payment of the annual fee of $480.00 per vehicle. Parking permits will be issued in a limited number based upon the percentage of parking spaces in each timed lot to the total number of parking spaces in all timed lots, as determined and designated by the city manager. Possession of a valid permit shall entitle the permit holder to park all day in any available, regular parking space within the parking lot for which the permit was issued (excluding those spaces which are reserved for handicapped persons or any other space which is otherwise designated as restricted parking). The spaces within each lot for which permits are sold will not be designated or marked as "permit parking" nor will they be reserved for permit parking in any way.

(b)   Application. The city shall prepare and provide to all applicants an application form which shall require information deemed necessary by the city manager to provide adequate proof and verification, and other information necessary for proper administration.

(c)   Issuance; display of decal. Upon presentation of a completed application and payment of the annual fee, the city shall issue an annual parking permit and shall issue a sticker or decal for the particular vehicle described in the application. The sticker or decal shall be valid for one year only, and shall be affixed and prominently displayed on the left, rear window of the vehicle. Any decal or sticker not displayed in this location shall be of no force and effec.

(d)   Issuance; permits issued for use in specified lot only. Parking permits will be sold and issued for specific lots only, and shall not be valid except in the designated lot for which the permit was issued. Any person possessing a valid parking permit, but not parked in the specific lot for which that permit was issued, shall be subject to overtime parking fines.

(e)   Term. The parking permit year shall begin on July 1 of each year and shall expire on June 30. No parking permit shall be issued for any fractional portion of any year. Parking permits will be issued for specific lots only, and shall be sold on a first-come, first-served basis each year until all are sold.

(f)    Nontransferability.

(1)   Upon the conveyance of the title or possession of a vehicle for which a parking permit has been issued, the permit shall immediately become void. It shall be the responsibility of the original applicant for the parking permit to remove the parking permit sticker or decal upon the sale or transfer of the vehicle and any person violating this section shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished as provided by the Code of the City of DeLand governing the violation of city ordinances.

(2)   If the owner of a vehicle currently registered for an annual parking permit replaces the vehicle with another, the owner may obtain a permit and sticker or decal for the replacement vehicle for the balance of the parking permit year by making a new application to the city and upon payment to the city of a replacement parking permit fee of $10.00 and surrender of the parking decal which has been removed from the vehicle which has been replaced.

(g)   Replacement permit if lost or stolen.

(1)   Any request for a replacement permit must be accompanied by an affidavit taken under oath that the original permit has been lost or stolen. Upon receipt of the request and the affidavit, a replacement permit shall be issued by the city for $10.00. Upon issuance of a replacement permit, the original permit shall become invalid and must be returned to the city if found.

(2)   A parking permit which is not affixed to the vehicle to which it is registered within a period of 72 hours of issuance will not be replaced if lost.

(Ord. No. 2006-22, § 1, 6-25-06, effec. 7-1-06)

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The West Shore Regional Police Department has staff available to conduct a child safety seat inspection for residents of Wormleysburg and Lemoyne.

Call our station at 717-737-8734 and set up an appointment. Inspections take about 1 hour to complete.

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There seems to be some falsehoods regarding the use of Sun Screening in vehicles.    

A lot of people are under the impression that just because the PA Inspection Stations cannot reject the tinting that it was legal. The fact is even a car that had passed all Inspection Regulations and had a valid sticker could be illegal to operate in PA.

In fact, you will be charge with Title 75 Pa Vehicle Code Chapter 41 - Equipment Standards 

4107 - Unlawful activities.  (b)  Other violations. (2)  Operate, or cause or permit another person to operate, on any highway in this Commonwealth any vehicle or combination which is not equipped as required under this part or under department regulations or when the driver is in violation of department regulations or the vehicle or combination is otherwise in an unsafe condition or in violation of department regulations.

Nature of Offense ? Title 67 - Transportation, Article VII - Vehicle Characteristics,  Chapter 175 - Vehicle Equipment and Inspection, Subchapter O - VEHICLE SUN SCREENING DEVICES,  Section 175.263 Sun screening location - 175.263. Sun screening location.

 (a)  Windshields, side windows and side wings. A person may not operate, on a highway, a motor vehicle with a front windshield, side window or side wing that has been equipped with a sun screening device or other material which does not permit a person to see or view the inside of the vehicle. This subchapter does not prohibit the use of products or materials along the top edge of the windshield if the products or materials are transparent and do not encroach upon the AS-1 portion of the windshield as provided by FMVSS No. 205 and if the devices or materials are not more than 3 inches from the top of the windshield.

 (b)  Rear window. The rear window on a motor vehicle may be treated by the vehicle owner with a sun screening device or other material. If the rear window is treated with a sun screening device or other material, the vehicle shall comply with 175.264 (relating to mirrors). See Table X for specific requirements for vehicles subject to this subchapter.

 (c)  Louvered materials. Louvered materials may not reduce the area of driver visibility below 50% as measured on a horizontal plane.

Pa. Sun screening must conform to the standards of the PA Vehicle Equipment Regulations. The 70% light transmittance standard is measured by police with a light transmittance meter. The windows on most vehicles equipped with air conditioning only allow 77% light transmittance from the factory thereby prohibiting the use of sun screening.

HOW DARK CAN WINDOW TINT BE IN PENNSYLVANIA?

Darkness of tint is measured by Visible Light Transmission percentage (VLT%). In Pennsylvania, this percentage refers to percentage of visible light allowed in through the combination of film and the window.

HOW REFLECTIVE CAN THE TINT BE IN PENNSYLVANIA?

Similar to sunglass lenses, some tinting films contain metallic elements that help in reflecting incoming light and reducing the glare and heat generated by visible light.
 

OTHER PENNSYLVANIA RULES AND REGULATIONS
 

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You may call us at 1-855-628-8477 or

send us a note on Twitter @CumbCrimeStoprs or

you can email us at contact@cumberlandcrimestoppers.net.

You DO NOT have to give your name.

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No.  For all criminal history requests citizens must go to this Pennsylvania State Police website:  https://epatch.state.pa.us/Home.jsp or contact the Pennsylvania Access to Criminal History (PATCH) Helpdesk at 1-888-783-7972.    

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No.  Fingerprinting is now done at the Columbia County Prison. 

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There are two parts to this question.  If you are being bothered by your neighbors' cats, the owners are in violation of the Animals at Large ordinance and the police will take action against them.  However, if the cats are feral, please visit feralcatslpt@gmail.com and describe your situation.  

Edited 11/16/18

The Board of Supervisors is currently reviewing this process.

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Section 3325 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code requires drivers of all vehicles to yield the right-of-way to the immediate approach of all emergency vehicles utilizing approved audible and visual warning systems.  Drivers that pull over when an emergency vehicle utilizing audible and visual warning systems approaches from the opposite direction are being safe drivers.  They are also obeying the law.

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A traffic citation should be paid within 10 days and mailed to:  Magisterial District Court (26-3-02), 339 West Front Street Berwick, PA 18603.      

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No.  Lower Paxton Township has adopted the International Fire Code which prohibits open burning without a permit.  It is permissible, under strict guidelines, to have a campfire for recreational purposes within a fire ring or portable fire pit.  If the smoke becomes objectionable, it may be ordered that it be extinguished.  For additional information on this topic, please contact the Township Fire Marshall or the Fire Chief for your fire district. 

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Yes.  section 703 of the Halifax Borough Ordinances prohibits any minor to be in or remain in any in or upon any public highway, park or other public place within the Borough of Halifax or within any enclosure or vehicle in close proximity to any such public place within the Borough, between the hours of 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM the following day.  A minor is defined as any person under the age of eighteen (18) years.

Exceptions include:

1)  Minor accompanied by parent, guardian or other person having legal care or custody of such minor; or
2)  Minor possessing a written statement dated that day or the preceding day and signed by parent, guardian or other person having the legal care or custody of such minor, which statement specifies the time, place, purpose and necessity of the minor being in a public place contrary to the Ordinance; or
3)  Minor lawfully employed making it necessary to be on or in highways, streets, parks, etc., as stated above and possessing a current letter certifying the same and signed by employer, parent or guardian; or
4)  Minor on an emergency errand; or
5)  Minor returning home by a direct route from and within thirty (30) minutes of the termination of a school activity or an activity of a religious or other voluntary association; or
6)  Minor on the sidewalk of the place where such minor resides.

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Near the main entrance to the police department is a parking ticket box.  Citizens can place the ticket with exact change in the box or see the police clerk.     

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Unless we deem an animal to be a risk to the community (e.g. rabid, aggressive), we do not remove non-domestic animals.  Injured deer, bear, and and other game animals are picked up the PA Game Commission.  Animals such as skunks, groundhogs, and rabbits that are not deemed a risk must be removed by a private pest removal company.  They can be found in the phone book.

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Please read the directions on the back of the copy you received.  Follow those directions to properly respond to the charge.  Pleas and payments are accepted at the following location:

The Honorable District Judge Gregory Johnson
Magisterial District 12-3-02
1025 Peters Mountain Road
Dauphin, PA  17018

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Request that your insurance company contact the police department. This will expedite the situation if the department deals directly with the insurance company, thus saving citizens time and work.

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The Vehicle Code says that a child under 6 years old shall not be left unattended in a vehicle while the vehicle is out of the operator’s sight and in unsafe circumstances. Also, a bit of common sense would say it is not a good idea. We see this mostly at convenience stores where a parent just runs in for a few quick items.  While it may seem like your child is within view, please remember that it only takes a criminal a few seconds to jump in your car and leave, possibly with your child still in the car.  Take the extra time and take your children with you.

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The Borough of Halifax maintains a separate website that contains Borough ordinances.  To access ordinances, click on the Our Borough tab on the top of this website, then click on the link titled Ordinances.

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Too often citizens call the police department to report incidents that need a police response.  The Borough of Berwick Police Department police clerks do not dispatch calls for service.  Only the 911 Center dispatches calls for service.  Calling the Berwick Police Department when you need an officer only slows down the response time.  Always call 911 for any emergency.  When citizens are requesting a police response for non-emergencies they should call (570) 784-6300.

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 Popular myth says there is some weight factor for determining when kids can be in various types of car seats.  Pa’s law is relatively simple.  For children UNDER four years old, they must be in a “child passenger restraint system”.  This is a seat with it’s own seatbelt system, usually a 5-point harness.  Children four years or older but UNDER eight must be in an approved booster seat used in conjunction with the vehicle’s seatbelt.  All persons under 18 must wear a seatbelt anywhere they are seated in the vehicle.  All of these provisions are the responsibility of the driver, not necessarily the parent.  We have certified car seat inspectors and will be happy to ensure your child’s seat is properly installed. 

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The Halifax Area Regional Police Department provides primary police protective services for the Borough of Halifax and has concurrent jurisdiction with the Pennsylvania State Police within the Borough.  Many area addresses are listed as Halifax, but are not within the Borough.  In those instances, the agency with primary police jurisdiction is the Lykens barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police.

You can reach the Lykens barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police by calling (717) 362-8700.

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The police department is operational twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week, every day of the year.  However, the Records Clerk only provides counter service between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  The Borough Building is closed for counter service on all legal holidays.

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Please bring it to the Police Department lobby.  There is a MedReturn box where you can anonymously and securely drop your medication for us to dispose of.  It is preferred that you place the medication in a zip-loc bag and dispose of your prescription containers at home after removing the labels.  Please, no needles or controlled substances!

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Contact Berks Radio at 610-655-4911. They have an animal log book which they reference when they receive calls for lost and found animals. They will notify the Police Officers on duty who will then keep an eye out for your lost pet. You can also contact the Animal Rescue League at 610-373-8830 and see if your pet was turned in to them.

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The Lykens Borough Police Department and the Lykens barracks of the Pennsylvania State Police have concurrent jurisdictions.  However, we provide primary police services to only the Borough of Lykens.  If you are attempting to contact a Pennsylvania State Trooper, you can reach their barracks by calling (717) 362-8700.

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This is a common question.  Please refer to this document from Penn Dot.

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The Police Department does check residences and businesses while people are away on vacation/business. We suggest that you contact the Police Department and provide them with your vacation information, such as the time you will be away, lights on timers, people with keys to your residence in case of emergency, etc. There is a form under our forms section that would need to be filled out.

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You must go to the Berks County Sheriff’s Department on the fourth floor of the Berks County Court House and pick up an application. Additional information on how obtain a gun permit can be found on their website: http://www.co.berks.pa.us/dept/sheriff/pages/locationstoobtainfirearms.aspx

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No.  It is unlawful in Lower Paxton Township to park a truck tractor and/or the trailer on any public street.  In addition, it is unlawful to park a boat trailer, utility trailer, camping trailer, etc. on the street if it is not connected to a towing vehicle. 

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At this time the Police Department does not have a policy regarding citizen ride-along. If that policy changes, we will make it known on our web site.

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The Lititz Borough Police Station is located at 7 South Broad Street Lititz, PA 17543 which is located at the intersection of South Broad Street (State Route 501) and East Main Street(State Route 772).

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Whenever available, officers will respond to ambulance calls.  Not only can we assist Emergency Medical Services in the performance of their duties, we can help provide care and comfort to those in need.  We do this as part of our commitment to the community.  

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An extensive speed enforcement program is in effect. If you have particular concerns, please contact the Police Department and ask for Officer Tranovich ext. 121 who heads the state funded speed enforcement and aggressive driver grants for the department. He will address your complaints.

The department also has a radar speed sign available to be placed on signs posts. The radar speed sign will flash the speed a vehicle is going in hopes of catching the driver's attention and making them slow down. The sign also monitors traffic speeds and patterns and can guide the police department in finding problem areas with speeding.

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No.  The Township does not have an alarm registration ordinance.  It is suggested you keep your alarm company up to date with after hour contact information in case of an emergency.

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Yes.  Residents are encouraged to provide the Police Department with the information from the vacation house check form contained on the Forms tab of this site.

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No, motor scooters (including small motor cycles, mini-bikes, “pocket bikes” and “pocket rockets”) are not permitted to be operated upon the highway, roadway, traffic way or sidewalks.  In order for a motor scooter to be “legal” it would be required to be registered, inspected, meet basic equipment requirements, be insured, and the operator would need a valid driver’s license.  For safety reasons, please do not operate or permit to be operated any motor scooters on the roadway.  Violators could be cited under the “Vehicle Code”, Title 75 of PA Consolidated Statutes. 

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The Federal Trade Commission has a website that is a one-stop national resource to learn about the crime of identity theft. It provides detailed information to help you deter, detect, and defend against identity theft Federal Trade Commission website link

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A.  Yes. The noise ordinance Section A states that no person shall make, continue, or cause to be made, or cause to be continued any noise disturbance by any means, nor shall any person suffer, allow, or permit any noise disturbance, by any means, to be made or continued from or at any property, whether public or private, real or personal, that is subject to such person’s right to control. In order for a noise complaint to be found valid the officer must show that the noise disturbs two or more residents who are in general agreement as to the times and durations of the noise. These residents must reside in separate residences including apartments and condominiums located within the same building, located across a property line from the property in which the source of the noise is generated. Or by one resident across a property line in which the source of the noise is generated and is corroborated by the responding police officer. 

To read the complete noise ordinance click here

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In order to be a Police Officer in Pennsylvania you must be Act 120 Certified.  Certification is achieved by attending the Municipal Police Officers' Education & Training Commission (MPOETC) Police Academy.  There are two basic ways to attend an Academy:

Pre-Service:  Paying your our way through the Academy.  You would need to apply to an Academy and get accepted.  Once you complete the Academy and Certification process you would be able to apply to Police Departments for Police Officer positions.

or

In-Service:    This is when a Police Department pays your way through the Academy.  If a job is list and ACT 120 is not a requirement anyone may apply.  If you are hired the Police Department will send you to the academy.

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Click here to complete our Vacation Notice Form

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You should seriously consider who you are dealing with and the reason for the contact prior to giving out you personal information.  Unsolicited emails, text messages and phone calls could be a scam.  Never give your personal information to someone from a business or company you do not use.  If you receive a message from a business that you do use and you think if may be a scam, just call your local branch, store or office to confirm the message.     

Phishing is a common scam occurring today.  This scam includes unsolicited emails, text messages and phone calls used to obtain personal information.  The scam involves the scammer pretending to be a legitimate trustworthy business.  This could be a bank, credit card company or any other genuine entity including the IRS.  The scam works by a ploy where the victim is asked to visit a website or place a phone call because there has been a problem.  This problem could be anything from a security breech to a network failure. Once the website is visited or the call placed the victim will be asked to verify their personal information.  Once this is done the scammer will have all the information needed to steal the victim’s identity.

If you feel you were the victim of a scam contact you local police department.

Examples of a Scam:
Scam #1

Scam Resource Page

Identity Theft Resource Page

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Yes.  It can be found in section 8-123 of the Lykens Borough Ordinances.  Persons under the age of 18 are generally prohibited from being in public places from 11:00 PM until 5:30 AM.  Persons under the age of 16 are generally prohibited from being in public places from 10:00 PM until 5:30 AM.  Exceptions include being accompanied by parent/guardian or other person lawfully caring for the juvenile, employment requirements, doing emergency errands, returning directly home within 30 minutes of the end of an official organized event, or occupying the sidewalk of his/her residence.

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Residents of Westtown and East Goshen Townships may contact our Administrative Offices during normal business hours, Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm to schedule an appointment to be fingerprinted. There is a $25.00 fee for this service which will be payable at the time of your appointment which will be accepted via cash or check. We are unable to accept credit cards at this time.

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You may contact the Chester County Police Radio at (610) 692-5100, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. An officer will be dispatched and will respond directly to your residence to take the report. Depending on the nature of the call, you may request that the officer contact you by phone.

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Police reports can be obtained at the police station Monday through Friday during business hours of 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Accident reports require a fee of $15. All other police reports fall under the Right to Know Law Act 3 of 2008. Requests for reports must be submitted on request form and will be reviewed within five (5) business days. There is a .25cent per page fee. To view the current policy click here.

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To see a complete listing of the Brentwood Borough Ordinances, please click here.

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Yes.  By ordinance, both municipalities have solicitation requirements.  It is unlawful for any individual or company to solicit funds or attempt to sell a service without first securing a solicitors permit from the respective municipality.  Permits can be acquired at the municipalities Government Offices after the application is approved.

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Yes.  If you are a victim and have reported a crime to the Chambersburg Police Department, you can get a limited copy of that report by coming to the police station, located at 116 S Second St., between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.  A fee of $20 applies.

If you have been in a vehicle accident, within the Borough of Chambersburg, which was deemed reportable by Pen Dot Standards, you can obtain a copy of the accident report.  Simply come to the police station between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm.  A fee of $15 applies.

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Accident reports are available at the Police Department Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. The cost for these reports is currently $15.00. Copies of criminal reports cannot be furnished to victims or insurance companies without a subpoena; however, we do provide proof that crimes have been reported to insurance companies.

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Contact the Berks County Sheriffs Department Warrants Division at 610-478-6240.

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Yes.  For a fee, the Police Department will fingerprint you and provide you with the fingerprint cards for you to submit.  Please go to the Police Department public entrance between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday. 

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Yes, to protect life and property, the township has established a fairly restrictive ordinance governing what, when and where you may burn. Please contact our department prior to burning to assure you are within the guidelines.

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If you get a traffic ticket you have a few options.  One thing you should do is read the back of the citation, which will explain all of your rights and obligations along with how to respond to the citation by mail.  You will then have to decide if you are pleading guilty of not guilty.  If you pled not guilty the District Court will schedule your case for a summary trial to be heard at the District Court office.  At the trial you, the Officer and any witnesses will be given the opportunity to testify.  You will also have the opportunity to question the Police Officer about the citation.  At the end of the trial the District Judge will then make a determination as your guilt or innocence.  If you pled guilty you will then need to pay the sum of the citation to the District Court Office. The Police Department does NOT accept payments for citations.  Payment plans may be available but are not a guarantee. Requests for payment plans will need to go through the District Judge.

District Judge Edward A. Tobin
District Court 02-2-08
690 Furnace Hills Pike
Lititz, PA 17543
(717)626-0258

Our local District Court covers Lititz Borough, Warwick Township, Elizabeth Township and West Earl Township.

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They are in effect twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week.

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If you advise the Court that you are unable to make a payment due to the Court, whether full fines and costs or a partial payment on a time-payment plan, you can request a hearing before the District Judge to determine your ability to pay at that time, a payment plan can be ordered or adjusted, community service can be ordered, or the defendant can be imprisoned for nonpayment ($40 per day.) Note: The outcome of the hearing can be appealed within 30 days to the Court of Common Pleas for a new hearing (hearing de novo.)

Constables are not permitted to accept partial payment of outstanding fines and costs, or to make payment arrangements. If in custody of the Police or Constable, prior to transporting to District Court, defendant may be permitted to make phone calls in an attempt to obtain funds needed to satisfy the Warrant(s). Phone calls can also be made at the District Court following a hearing with the District Judge.      

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You can contact the Court in person or by mail, and take care of the outstanding matter by entering your plea and making the outstanding payment (including Warrant and Constable costs) or requesting a hearing and posting collateral. The warrant will be recalled after the plea and payment are received.

You can contact the Constable holding your Warrant. If you received notification of the Warrant from a Constable — whether by mail, phone, or by posting your door — and the issue is money due to the court, you can mail the outstanding balance to the Court or to the Constable. If the issue is a missing response to a Citation, you can mail to the court your plea of Guilty along with full fines and costs, or your plea of Not Guilty along with collateral required to schedule a hearing.

For more information in your case, you can call the Court or the Constable holding the warrant for your arrest. Constables are generally available during evening and weekend hours when the court is closed.

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The Police Department cannot provide license information to citizens; however, you can contact PennDot for information.

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It is difficult to break down crime statistics for each neighborhood in the Township; however, UCR (Uniform Crime Report Data) for the entire Township is available. You may visit www.crimemapping.com. If you have any concerns about a certain area of the Township any Police Officer will gladly assist you with your questions.

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The Swatara Township Police Department welcomes responsible citizen’s comments concerning the quality of service provided by the Department and it’s employees to the community.

Criticisms or complaints will be accepted by the shift supervisor, who will in-turn report the information to their superiors for review.

Inquiries concerning policy, procedure, or tactics used by the Department will be addressed by a shift supervisor.

Formal or informal complaints against the Department or any employee will be reviewed by the Chief of Police and investigated through a regulated, impartial, and confidential Internal Affairs process, the outcome of which will be provided to the citizen in writing by the Chief of Police. 

To initiate a complaint or inquiry, please contact our office at 717-564-2550. You may also request a phone call about your complaint through our dispatch center at Dauphin County Communications (717-558-6900). In order to initiate the complaint, you will be asked to complete and sign a short form outlining your concerns. This form will then be submitted to the Chief of Police for review and assignment to a Swatara Township Police Internal Affairs investigator (or other investigator, if deemed appropriate by the Chief of Police). You will then be contacted by the investigator in reference to your complaint. At the conclusion of the investigation into your complaint, the investigator will submit a report to the Chief of Police indicating their findings. The Chief of Police will then send you a letter via U.S. Mail indicating the outcome of said investigation.

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If you are the victim of mental or physical abuse, report this to the police immediately.  Although the police cannot get you a PFA, they can direct you to Women in Need (WIN), who can assist with that process.  If you would rather call WIN directly, dial 717-264-4444.

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Non-Emergency number 610-678-3431, M-F 0800-1630 hrs. or 24 hrs a day 610-655-4911.

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Ordinance # 492 is the parking permit ordinance. You must have an Eddystone parking permit on your vehicle to park overnight on the streets of the Borough.

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You can pay the parking ticket at the station or send it in by mail.

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Call the office at 717-285-5191 Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

After hours dispatch:  1-800-957-2677

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A:  Yes, Section 6 B. of the Manor Township Noise Ordinance lists the prohibited acts and a violation of the ordinance lists discusses animals.  According to this section the following is declared to be a noise disturbance and therefore is in violation of this chapter: Owning, possessing, harboring, or controlling any animal which howls, barks, or makes other sounds continuously and/or incessantly for a period of 10 minutes or makes such noise intermittently for ½ hour or more to the disturbance of any person at any time of the day or night regardless of whether the animal is situated in or upon private property. However, if the animal is making such noise at a time in which a person is trespassing or threatening to trespass upon the private property in which the animal is situated, this is not a violation of this ordinance. 

Read the full noise ordinance here

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A: Yes, please visit Township Ordinances here

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A: Effective January 29, 2007, drivers are now required to use their headlights anytime their windshield wipers are in operation. Specifically, Section 4302(a)(3) of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code states that headlights are required: “Any time when the vehicle’s windshield wipers are in continuous or intermittent use due to precipitation or atmospheric moisture, including rain, snow, sleet or mist.” In addition to the above change, headlights are required between sunset and sunrise and anytime an operator cannot discern a person or vehicle upon a highway from a distance of 1000 feet due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions (i.e. rain, snow, fog, sleet, smoke, etc.). You should also be aware that daytime running lamps are not considered headlights. If your headlights are on, then the other vehicle lighting will be on too (i.e. taillights and other marker lights as required).

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Does the Borough provide the following applications?
* Drivers manual - yes
* Parking placard applications - yes
* Disabled license plate applications - yes
* Criminal history check applications - yes
* PA child abuse history clearance applications - yes
* Change of address applications - yes

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Yes, the Borough charges a $50.00/day animal control fee for each day the animal is in the custody of the Borough.

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Summary Warrants are issued to certified Pennsylvania State Constables for service. Constables can execute Warrants issued on Citations for Traffic (including Parking) violations, Non-Traffic (Summary State Code and local Ordinance) violations, as well as Court subpoenas and Civil processes. Constables may execute Warrants in any part of Pennsylvania, and they have arrest powers on their Warrants and on other crimes committed in their view.      

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Yes. Ordinance 201 addresses curfew regulations for anyone under the age of eighteen (18) years for these time frames:

• April 1 through September 30, between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
• October 1 through March 31, between the hours of 9:30 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.

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We currently list used vehicles on www.municibid.com, which sells municipal equipment in an auction-style format.

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Investigative reports are not public information and, therefore, not accessible under the Right -to-Know Law. Investigative reports may be available with a properly executed subpoena. For all other report inquiries please submit a request and see our webpage for service fees. To the extent that this request seeks or may be construed to see Kennett Township Police records involving covert law enforcement investigations, including intelligence gathering and analysis, the Department can neither confirm nor deny the existence of such records without risk of compromising investigations and imperiling individuals. Under No Circumstances, therefore, should the Department’s response to this request be interpreted as indicating otherwise. In all events, should such records exist, they are entirely exempt from public disclosure under the Right-to-Know Law, 65 P.S. §§ 67.101-67.3104, and the Criminal History Record Information Act, 18 Pa. C.S. §§ 9101-9183. Incident Form

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Traffic and non-traffic citations may be paid at the Magistrate's Office during normal business hours, at 321 N. Furnace Street, Birdsboro, PA 19508 and they may be contacted at (610) 582-8615.

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Soliciting is only allowed with a proper permit. Permits can be obtained at the police department. The applicant must provide photo identification and fill out an application form. There is a $100.00 fee for a thirty-day permit. The fee is $3.00 for non-profit organizations.

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ALL FINES ARE DUE THE FRIDAY AFTER THE TAG IS ISSUED.

Most parking tags are $10.00 and payable by check, cash or money order or can be paid on-line at csboro.com under the payments tab - make sure you choose $10 from the drop-down menu.

If you were in a 'limited 2 hour parking area' the fine is $35.00 (#5 violation) and payable by check, cash or money order or can be paid on-line at csboro.com under the payments tab - make sure you choose $35 from the drop-down menu.

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If you live in the Chambersburg Borough and want to speak with an officer regarding a crime or concern, simply dial 717-263-1611.  This will put you in touch with a dispatcher, who will then promptly send an officer to your home.  If you would rather talk by phone, call the same number and tell the dispatcher you would like an officer to call you.  The dispatcher will gather the needed information, for an officer to give you a call back.

If you live outside the Borough of Chambersburg and want to speak with a Chambersburg Police Officer, regarding an incident that took place inside the Borough of Chambersburg, call 717-261-1633.  This will put you in touch with a dispatcher, who will gather the necessary information for an officer to give you a call back.  If you want to speak with the police about an incident that occurred outside the Borough of Chambersburg, call the Pennsylvania State Police, at 717-264-5161

If you have an emergency, dial 911

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One of the more common concerns of residents is the Curfew Ordinance. As a means of minimizing juvenile delinquency and protecting our youth, an ordinance establishes times when minors may not appear in a public place without a parent or legal guardian. The following is a list of ages and corresponding times when minors are not permitted to appear in public without parents:

10:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. - minors 11 years of age or younger

10:30 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. - minors 12 or 13 years of age

11:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. - minors 14 through 17 years of age

The hours indicated are "prevailing time" and exceptions for employment, school, and other exceptional activities may be granted by the Chief of Police on a case by case basis.

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Solicitors are required to register with the Police Department and obtain a permit prior to soliciting. They are required to carry and display identification. Some service clubs and non-profit organizations are exempt and are not required to seek permits. If a solicitor at your door does not have identification, please contact us at 285-5191 from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm, to determine their status. That's our way of protecting you from unwanted solicitation.

It shall be unlawful for any individual to solicit funds, peddle, canvass, or take orders either by sample or otherwise, for any goods, wares or merchandise, upon any street, alley, sidewalk or public place, or from house to house in West Hempfield Township without first obtaining a license as provided herein.   However, the Township has authorized exemptions from the license for the following:

1. Farmers selling their own products;
2. Persons soliciting funds or selling goods, wares or merchandise, donated by the owner thereof, where the funds or the proceeds of sale are to be applied exclusively for a charitable purpose;
3. Representatives and members of Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, American Association of Retired Persons, Disabled American Veterans, Y.W.C.A. and Y.M.C.A., Y.W.H.A. and Y.M.H.A., Red Cross, Salvation Army and other national and international service organizations and associations existing for the benefit of youth, aged, handicapped or stricken and soliciting or selling for the purpose of self-perpetuation and who may be registered as charitable organizations with the State or Federal Government
4. Manufacturers or producers of bread and bakery products, meat and meat products, or milk or milk products, who sell their own products;
5. Insurance and real estate agents and brokers licenses by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
6. School Children selling goods, wares or merchandise where the funds or proceeds of the sale are to be applied exclusively for a function or organization sponsored or approved by the school which such children attend.
7. Any honorably discharged soldier, sailor or marine of the military service who complies with the Act of Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania of 1867, April 8, P.L. 50, as amended1, who procures from the Prothonatory of any court in this commonwealth a certificate with said Act of Assembly.
8. Any person taking orders for merchandise from dealers or merchants for resale to an ultimate consumer.

If you are suspicious of a door to door salesperson or have a question about door to door solicitation, please contact the West Hempfield Police Department non-emergency dispatch at 717-285-5191.

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Yes. In all cases there is a fee required to obtain a police report. This allows for the Township to recoup costs incurred in retrieval and copying of the information requested while keeping the cost to other taxpayers down.

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A: Yes.  pleases read the ordinance here

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A:  Yes. The Pennsylvania Vehicle Code (Section 3701.1) states that a child under 6 years of age shall not be left unattended in a vehicle while the vehicle is out of the operator’s sight and in unsafe circumstances.

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A: No. Citations must be returned to the Magisterial District Judge's office 02-2-06 which is located at 841 Stehman Road, Millersville, Pa. 17551 within 10 days of the date it was issued. You may contact the Judge's Office during regular business hours by calling (717) 872-4361.

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Curfew for certain minors -

It shall be unlawful for any child under the age of 18 years to be or remain in or upon any of the public streets, highways, alleys, parks or other public places of the Borough of Shippensburg, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. unless such child shall be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other person having the legal care or custody of such child or unless such child's employment makes it necessary for such child to be in or upon said public streets, highways, alleys, parks or other public places between such hours.

Responsibility of parent or guardian -

No parent, guardian or other person having the legal care or custody of a child under the age of 18 years shall allow or permit such child to be in or upon any of the public streets, high ways, alleys, parks or other public places of the Borough of Shippensburg between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. 

Violations and penalties -

A.    Any child under the age of 18 years shall not be in or upon the public streets, highways, alleys, parks or other public places of the Borough of Shippensburg, Cumberland and Franklin Counties, Pennsylvania, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m., prevailing time.

B.    If said child under the age of 18 years shall be in or upon the public streets, highways, alleys, parks or other public places of the Borough of Shippensburg, Cumberland and Franklin Counties, Pennsylvania, in violation of curfew ordinance or Subsection A hereof, said child so offending shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine of not more than $300 and costs of prosecution.

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An Arrest Warrant is issued in a Summary case when a defendant fails to comply in a timely fashion to an order of the Court. For example, the failure may be lack of response to a Citation or Summons, a fine not paid by the required date, or a missed payment on a time payment order.

An Arrest Warrant is an enforceable order to respond to the Court. Active Warrants are recorded with the Police Department and information regarding these Warrants can be accessed by Law Enforcement Officers. Various responses are appropriate in order to satisfy the Warrant and have it recalled by the Court.

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The curfew in Caernarvon Township is 11:00 pm to 5:00 am every day, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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To pay a parking ticket, click here.

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You can obtain online forms for certain reports to complete and forward to our department. See our "Online Reports" link for a list of these certain report forms.  Some of these reports must be personally submitted at our office with proof of identification.

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A vehicle (other than a pedalcycle) is abandoned on public streets if it is parked for more than 48 hours while displaying an expired inspection or registration sticker; is in an inoperable condition; or is parked illegally.  A vehicle is abandoned on private property if  it has been parked there for more than 24 hours without the consent of the property owner, in which case the property owner or designee must report the vehicle as abandoned.  See the online form to report abandoned vehicles.

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No.  If you have fingerprint needs, please refer to the IdentoGo Fingerprinting Site at 235 S Third St, Room B2 (Rec Center), Chambersburg, PA 17201.

Appointments are scheduled by visiting www.identogo.com

For inquiries email: identogo@chambersburgpa.gov

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The reverse side of the defendant copy of the citation lists your rights and obligations. If you were issued a citation, you have the right to a hearing before the District Justice. Complete the mail-in portion of the form and send it to:
District Court 32-2-49
485 Baltimore Pike
Second Floor
Glen Mills, PA 19342

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Yes.  It is unlawful for any person 17 or fewer years of age (under 18) to be or remain in or upon the streets or public properties within the township at night during the period ending at 5:00 a.m. and beginning at 12:00 midnight.  Public properties include any place open to the public.

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Pennsylvania law states that anyone under 12 years of age shall not operate or ride as a passenger including riding in a restraining seat or in trailer being towed, unless they are wearing a helmet. Pennsylvania law also states that a parent or guardian shall not allow a child to violate this section or any other section related to bicycles.

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Parking Meter Hours are:

Monday through Thursday: 8:00 am to 6:00pm
Friday: 8:00 am to 9:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Meters do not need to be paid on Sundays or Holidays.

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Immigration: No, please follow the instructions on the paperwork you received from the immigration office.

Employment: Yes.  There is a $25.00 fee.

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Yes, the Borough does enforce an ordinance. Please report any disturbances to the Police Department at 738-9200.

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Anyone charged with an offense is entitled to plead Not Guilty. In a Summary matter, a trial will then be scheduled at the Court where the Citation is filed. At the Summary Trial, the Magisterial District Judge hears testimony presented by both sides (prosecution and defense), and renders a verdict. The prosecution must prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt and the defense may present testimony, but is not required to. You can choose to be represented by an attorney, but it is not required. If you do not appear for your trial, you may be found Guilty in your absence. Note: A Guilty verdict in all Summary matters can be appealed within 30 days to the Court of Common Pleas for a new trial (trial de novo.)

You may be required to post collateral before the trial will be scheduled. Your Not Guilty plea plus collateral for the trial can be collected by the Constable, or delivered in person or by mail to the District Court which issued the Warrant. If you have special financial considerations, you must contact the Court in person to make arrangements. Note: Collateral is not an extra charge. If you are found Not Guilty, it will be refunded to you. If you are found Guilty, it will be applied towards your fines and costs. Your fines and costs will include Warrant and Constable Costs incurred.      

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Sorry... No, Incident reports are only released from the office through a court subpoena.

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Depending on where you received the citation, (Westtown or East Goshen Township) will depend on where to go to pay your citation. You may respond by mail and send it to the District Court and address noted in Boxes 1 and 3 at the top of the citation. If you choose to pay in person, you will need to go to the following locations.

If you received the citation in East Goshen Township, you will need to go to:

District Court 15-1-02
1572 Paoli Pike
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 430-1966

If you received the citation in Westtown or Thornbury Townships, you will need to go to:

District Court 15-2-03
601 Westtown Road (Government Services Building)
Suite # 110
West Chester, PA 19380
(610) 436-5757

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Yes. We recommend residents notify the LPT PD of your vacation departure and return dates. We also will document other information such as: lighting at the residence; vehicles at the residence; emergency contact should there be an issue at the residence, etc. All officers will have access to this information.

Vacation Home Check Form

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Appointments can be scheduled by emailing the Police Department.

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You may call the Police Department general number (610-286-1012) or request to speak with Officer Thomas Brecker at ext. 119. Officer Brecker is a member of the Berks County Drug Task Force and can investigate any crimes of drug activity occurring not only in the Township, but in the County of Berks. The more information you can provide, the better. Information such as name(s) and address(es) of the person(s) you are reporting is helpful. Vehicle information (license plate numbers if possible), type of activity, hours of occurrence, etc. should also be noted and reported. You do not have to leave your name; however, it is helpful should further information be needed.

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Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday ~ 9:00AM - 3:00PM ~ 412-885-9300, ext 111

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Pennsylvania law prohibits the application of any "aftermarket" window tinting materials. The exception to this law is for vehicle owner who suffer from a documented medical condition, which necessitates the reduction of the amount of sunlight transmitted into their vehicle.

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The curfew in Muhlenberg Twp. is 9:00 pm to 5:00 am every day, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

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Adminitrative phone number 717-264-4131

Non-emergency dispatch number 717-263-1611

Emergency number  911

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No.

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Yes,  Anyone going door to door to sell wares, solicit sales and/or sell services must have a permit issued by the Police Department.  The application is located under the Forms tab of this site but it must submitted in person at the Police Department.  If you are soliciting magazine subscriptions, you must first have a permit from the Pennsylvania Attorney General's Office before you can apply at the Township. 

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In Pennsylvania no one may ride a motorized vehicle on the sidewalk with wheelchairs being the exception.  In order to ride a motorized vehicle on a roadway you must meet certain requirements: you must have a valid driver’s license, the vehicle must be registered and insured and pass PA inspection regulations.   Your child may be able to ride on private property as long as they have permission from the owner of the property.

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A: Yes.  Young drivers who graduate to a junior license have satisfactorily completed all learners’ permit requirements, including the road test, but the following restrictions still apply:

• Required sanctions for high-risk drivers under age 18: A young driver’s junior license will be suspended for 90 days if he or she accumulates six or more points or is convicted of a single high speed violation (driving 26 miles per hour or more over the posted speed limit).

• Nighttime driving restriction begins at 11 p.m.: Even with a junior license, a young driver may not be behind the wheel between the hours of 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. Exceptions for employment and volunteer or charitable service will apply, but young drivers must carry proper documentation regarding their need to travel.

• Passenger limitation: The number of passengers must not exceed the number of seat belts in the vehicle. This applies to all drivers under age 18.

• You may not carry more than one (1) passenger under the age of 18 who is not an immediate family member unless one (1) of your parents or guardians is in the vehicle with you. After the first six (6)months of driving on a junior license, the limit is increased to no more than three (3) passengers under the age of 18 who are not immediate family members unless one (1) of your parents or guardians is in the vehicle with you. The increased limit does not apply to any junior driver who has ever been involved in a crash in which you were partially or fully responsible or who is convicted of any driving violation.

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Yes, the Borough curfew is as follows: Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 pm to 5:00 am and Friday and Saturday from 12:00 am to 5:00 am.

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No person shall stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting contributions from the occupant of any vehicle.

Title 75 Section 3545. Pedestrians soliciting rides or business.

No person shall:

(1) Stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting a ride.

(2) Stand on a roadway for the purpose of soliciting employment, business or contributions from the occupant of any vehicle.

(3) Stand on or in proximity to a highway for the purpose of soliciting the watching or guarding of any vehicle while parked or about to be parked on a street or highway.

Check with your local, county or state government for permission.

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An incident report can be filled out by calling the front desk at 717-532-7361, assuming the incident occurred in the borough limits of Shippensburg. A police officer will answer the phone and complete the report for you. You may also file an incident report by personally coming to the police department at 60 West Burd Street, Shippensburg, Pa. 17257. 

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All Lykens Borough Ordinances are available for public inspection at the Lykens Borough Office, 200 Main Street, during normal business hours.  Additionally, all codified Ordinances are published online by Keystone Publishers.  You can access them here.

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Parking tickets can be paid at the LPT PD during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. We also provide a drop box at the LPT PD entrance door for payment after hours. Tickets can also be paid via First Class U.S. Mail.

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Identity theft involves acquiring key pieces of someone’s identifying information, such as name, address, date of birth, social security number, and mother’s maiden name, in order to impersonate them. This information enables the identity thief to commit numerous forms of fraud which includes, but is not limited to, taking over the victim’s financial accounts, opening new bank accounts, purchasing automobiles, applying for loans, credit cards, and social security benefits, renting apartments, and establishing services with utility and phone companies.

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Yes, please contact us by email. You must produce a valid state issue ID, fingerprint cards and payment (see our webpage for service fees; the police department can only accept personal check, money order or cash). Fingerprint cards can be obtained through the agency requiring you to be fingerprinted. If you are a Township resident you will not be charged.

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Yes!  To apply, please click here.

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The Manheim Borough Police Department, in concert with the Lancaster County Chief’s of Police Association, participates in the Lancaster County Hiring Consortium.  Individuals wishing to begin a career in Law Enforcement may apply to the Counties hiring consortium through the application listed [Here].  Manheim Borough’s hiring process includes a Civil Service model.  The processes consists of the application, written test, physical agility testing, background check, interviews, drug screens, psychological, and polygraph tests prior to appointment.

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See our form on what to do if you are stopped by a police officer, click here 

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Crimes can be reported in several ways: For emergencies, dial 911; For non-emergencies, call our office directly at (610) 929-5454 or call the Berks County Communications Center non-emergency line at (610) 655-4911; Personally make reports at our office; and by completing online report forms that can be obtained through this website and forwarding them to our department.

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The Township of Spring Police Department will place an advertisement in the Reading Eagle, which is the first step in the hiring process. The requirements and specifics will be provided in the ad copy.

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That’s what we are here for. If you see something that you feel is suspicious, then call us. Waiting a day or two later to call may be too late, especially if a crime was being committed.

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If you see anything out of the ordinary, please call 9-1-1 or submit a report online. Our citizens know their community and neighborhoods better than anyone, and if something isn’t just right, they are the first to recognize it. Even the smallest piece of information police are able obtain from investigating a suspicious person or condition could solve a crime later. Report Suspicious Activity

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No.  Any vehicle parked on a public street must be legally registered and inspected.  Even if he moves it into his driveway, it would be considered a junk vehicle by ordinance definition. 

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Dissemination of a police report is very limited and is controlled by State and Federal law. Under certain circumstances, limited information may be released. In the case of an accident report, release is primarily controlled by Sections 3751 and 6114 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code and is limited to only those persons directly involved in the accident; owners of the vehicles involved; and attorneys and insurance companies representing any of the parties involved.

The release of other police investigative reports is even more tightly controlled, primarily by Chapter 91 of the Crimes Code (Criminal History Record Information Act), which generally prohibits the release of copies or information from police investigative reports to persons other than those in the criminal justice system. Limited information may be available to some individuals in specific cases, but a Court Order will be required to obtain information dependent upon the specific circumstances involved.

For information on specific requests call the West Hempfield Township Police Department at 717-285-5191.

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All drivers transporting children from birth to age 4 are responsible to restrain those children in an approved child passenger restraint system anywhere in the vehicle. All drivers transporting children from age 4 years to 8 years are responsible to restrain those children in a seat belt system and appropriate child booster seat anywhere in the vehicle.

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State law requires any slow moving vehicle to pull off the road at the first and safest opportunity to let the faster traffic pass. The slow moving vehicle may slow moving vehicles may then return to the roadway when the faster traffic has passed.

Title 75III. Operation of Vehicles; Chapter 33 Rules of the Road in General; Subchapter F Speed Restrictions Sub Section 3364 - Minimum speed regulation:

(a) Impeding movement of traffic prohibited.--Except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law, no person shall drive a motor vehicle at such a slow
speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.

(b) Slow moving vehicle to drive off roadway.- Except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with law, whenever any person drives a vehicle upon a roadway having width for not more than one lane of traffic in each direction at less than the maximum posted speed and at such a slow speed as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic, the driver shall, at the first opportunity when and where it is reasonable and safe to do so and after giving appropriate signal, drive completely off the roadway and onto the berm or shoulder of the highway. The driver may return to the roadway after giving appropriate signal only when the movement can be made in safety and so as not to impede the normal and reasonable movement of traffic.

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A copy of an accident report can be obtained by coming to the police department M-F, 7:30- 3:30, and going to the Front Desk. Fee for the Report is $15.00. 

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To request a copy of a Police Report please complete the Police Report Request Form. You can drop off or mail the completed form to the Westtown-East Goshen Police at 1041 Wilmington Pike, West Chester, PA 19382 or Fax the request to 610-692-9369. There is a $15.00 fee for a copy of a police report (cash or check only). When picking up the report please bring your ID with you.

When requesting an accident report, go to www.crashdocs.org.  The fee is $15.00 and they do accept credit cards.  You will need to provide a name, report number and the date of the accident.

Police Report Request Form

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Any domesticated animal captured by the contracted Animal Control Officer can be located and picked up by going to the Pottstown Police Department. The animal's owner will be required to provide proof of the current year's dog license, complete required paperwork and pay the scheduled kennel fees before the animal will be released. Lower Pottsgrove Township does not control the scheduled kennel fees.

 

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914 W. Cypress Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-6330

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No, payments for traffic citations must be made to the Magisterial District Justice Court office. Please follow the instructions on the back of the individual citation.

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The only fines that can be paid at the Municipal Center are Parking Ordinance Violation Tickets. Parking Ordinance Violation fines can be paid in person at the Cashier window located in the lobby of the Municipal Center during regular business hours or mailed to Middletown Township, 3 Municipal Way, Langhorne, PA 19047, Attention: Cashier. Checks are to be made payable to "Middletown Township."

All other fines must be paid at the court of issue. There are two local courts with jurisdiction in Middletown Township that are listed below. Please contact the appropriate court with any questions regarding payment or a court appearance.

District Court 07-1-07
District Justice Daniel Baranoski
142 Centre Street
Penndel, PA 19047
(215) 757-6761

District Court 07-1-08
District Justice John Kelly Jr.
2661 Trenton Road
Levittown, PA 19056
(215) 946-5450

District Court Magisterial Maps

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There is NO on-street overnight parking on MOST streets in Castle Shannon between the hours of 2 a.m.-6 a.m. 

In some areas there are exceptions. Please check with your real estate representative or potential landlord or call during regular business hours (Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday from 9AM - 3 PM)

There are NO exceptions if there is inclement weather or the threat of inclement weather.

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Any officer can provide you with a detailed explanation of your rights under the Protection from Abuse Act.

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You may call the Police Department general number or the Criminal Investigations Division at 610-678-3431. The more information you can provide, the better. Information such as names and address of the person you are reporting is helpful. Vehicle information (license plate numbers if possible), type of activity, hours of occurrence, etc. should also be noted and reported. You do not have to leave your name; however, it is helpful should further information be needed.

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The Police Department cannot provide license information to citizens; however, you can contact PennDot for information.

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If your permit is not placed on your vehicle you are still subject to getting a parking ticket and will be responsible for paying it. 

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Yes, please call our office to schedule an appointment.  Tours may also be available depending on date and time.

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There is no bicycle riding and no skateboarding permitted on the sidewalks in the Central Business District (CBD) as defined in the Zoning Ordinance or shown on the zoning map.

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No, the Borough does not require you to have a bicycle license. However, you can license your bicycle for a charge of $2.00 at the Ephrata Police Department during normal business hours, 8:00am - 4:30pm. Should you lose your bike, the registration will assist the police in locating the bike.

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If you do not respond voluntarily, you can be arrested at any time – on a vehicle stop by a Police officer, or while at work, school or home by a Constable. You may then be handcuffed and transported to District Court to appear before a District Judge to answer to the charges in the warrant. In addition to other Warrant costs, there will be service, transport, and hearing fees for two Constables, plus any mileage costs incurred. This is potentially your most disruptive and expensive option.

Warrants assigned to Police Department and Constables do not "go away." They remain on the Police Warrant System until satisfied. Note: There is a Statute of Limitations of 3-years from the last activity on Traffic violations only.      

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You can be fingerprinted by coming to the Shippensburg Police Department Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. However, there is a chance that no one will be available at the time you stop by, or you may have a lengthy wait. It is best to call ahead of time for an appointment. Call 717-532-7361. 

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Yes, we have green “MedReturn” box in the lobby to the police station.  Persons wishing to dispose of unused medication may do so by using this box.  It is self-serve during normal business hours.  After hours you can request an officer return to the station to let you into the lobby.  The return box is not meant to accept sharps or liquids, just pills.  If you have liquid medication consider dumping them into cat litter and then putting out to curbside trash.  If you have sharps, they must be disposed of privately in a proper manner for sharps/bio-hazard disposal.  Check with your local pharmacy or doctors office.

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This is becoming a very popular crime nationwide. Please review a two (2) page attachment providing information to anyone that has become a victim of identity theft or believes they have been victimized. Click Here for two page attachment or Click here for more information on protecting yourself from identity theft.
Click here for a guide on Identity Theft Protection

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Please fill out the vacation notice.

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No, the law prohibits the police from accessing this information except for investigative reasons.

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Non-Emergency number (610) 286-1012, M-F 0800-1600 hours or 24 hours a day (610) 655-4911.

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This newly enacted law dictates that a driver commits an offense if snow or ice coming from his or her vehicle injures anyone. To be on the safe side, you should always clean accumulated snow from your car, and especially from the windows.

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Yes, some special services are available. You can contact Ptlm. James Matthews to see if your particular situation is applicable.  You can reach him at 610-678-3431 or email jmatthews@springtwpberks.org

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 The owner of the vehicle must come to the Police Station to sign a release form. You must bring a valid form of identification. Proof that your vehicle is currently valid may also be required. If your vehicle was seized due to a crime or drug violation, you must contact the District Attorney’s Office.

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You only have 5 days to pay your parking ticket. After that, a citation will be issued and the cost will be extremely higher. You should check with the Police secretary as soon as possible.

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The Aston Township curfew ordinance prohibits minors from being in public places from 9:30 pm until dawn Sunday through Thursday and from 11 pm to dawn on Friday and Saturday nights. Violators could be cited and required to pay a fine up to $300 plus court costs.

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Yes, the drop off box is located in our lobby at 3401 Marietta Avenue.

Products Accepted
Prescription and over-the-counter solid medications, tablets and capsules, liquid medications, inhalers, creams, ointments, nasal sprays, and pet medicines

Products NOT Accepted
Intravenous solutions, injectables and needles

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In Pennsylvania most window tint is illegal, but some exceptions due exist.  For example a medical exception can be obtained from a Physician. 

The PA Vehicle Code reads “No person shall drive any motor vehicle with any sun screening device or other material which does not permit a person to see or view the inside of the vehicle through the windshield, side wing or side window of the vehicle.”
70% of the light must pass through the window

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Yes.  The curfew is for anyone under the age of eighteen.  The curfew is in effect everyday of the year.  The curfew is:

Anyone under the age of 16 years:
Sunday through Thursday from 10:00pm to 6:00am.
Friday and Saturday 11:00pm to 6:00am.

Anyone 16 or 17 years of age:
Sunday through Thursday from 11:00pm to 6:00am.
Friday and Saturday Midnight to 6:00am.

Click here to view the complete curfew ordinances 

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A: No. Because of liability concerns ride-alongs are generally not available to the public.

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Old prescription drugs can be dropped off anonymously in a secure dropbox at any of the following locations in Dauphin County.

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Please read the directions on the back of the copy you received.  Follow those directions to respond to the charge.  Pleas and payments can be made at the following location:

The Honorable District Judge Rebecca Margerum
Magisterial District 12-3-01
RR 1 Manors Road, PO Box 68
Elizabethville, PA  17023

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Please call the office at 610-692-9600 to make an appointment and an officer will properly install your car seat in your vehicle for you. Please have the following information ready when you call the station: 

Name:
Email: 
Phone number: 
Vehicle Type #1: 
Vehicle Type #2:
Car Seat Manufacturer/Model:
Times Available for Install:

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Lower Pottsgrove Township contracts with an Animal Control Officer, who is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Police must be contacted about the situation first. Police will then contact the contracted Animal Control Officer, as required. A citizen cannot call the Animal Control Officer directly.

 

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Voicemail messages are not checked every day.  If you need to have a police response, or if you need to speak directly to a police officer, DO NOT leave a message.  Call 911 and ask the call taker to have a Forty Fort Police Officer either respond to your complaint location, or call you by telephone.  If you do not need same day police assistance, feel free to leave a voicemail message by calling our direct line @ 570-287-8586.

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Accident reports are available at the Police Department Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm. The cost for these reports is currently $15.00. Copies of criminal reports cannot be furnished to victims or insurance companies without a subpoena; however, we do provide proof that crimes have been reported to insurance companies.

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We are located at 3735 Brownsville Road.  Pittsburgh, PA 15227.  If the front doors are locked, please pick up the phone and speak with Allegheny County 911.  They will call an officer in off the road to assist you.  

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The Police Department offers fingerprinting services for a $15.00 fee. Fingerprinting services for employment purposes are available Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. - Noon. The person requesting the service must provide civilian fingerprint cards and a valid form of photo identification at the time of the service. This service is limited to township residents and those employed within the township.
 

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The Federal Trade Commission has a website that identifies several ways to identify if you have been the victim of identity theft and methods to avoid being a victim. [Click Here]

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If you need fingerprinting please contact the Berks County Sheriffs Department, (610) 478-6395. http://www.co.berks.pa.us/dept/sheriff/Pages/default.aspx

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You can contact Ptlm. James Matthews of our Community Relations unit who has been specifically trained to answer your questions.

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You must first obtain a permit from the Township before placing building or other materials, a dumpster or other trash receptacle or any other items within or otherwise occupy any portion of any Township or state road, including but not limited to the sidewalk.   You must comply with the requirements found under Section 152-31 of the Township Code before a permit will be issued.

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Annually, the Township tests for new police officers to serve the Township.

The Lancaster County Chiefs of Police Association, and several of its member agencies, have entered into an agreement to conduct a cooperative testing process for the position of police officer. West Hempfield Township PD is a participating agency.

For fees, dates and times see the following link:  Employment

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Officers are on duty 24/7

Office hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

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A: Yes.  Township Ordinance has established that it shall be unlawful for any minor to be or remain in or upon any public highway, park or other public place within the Township, or in any enclosure or vehicle which is on or in close proximity to any such public place between the hours of 10 :00 p.m.-6 :00 a.m. Sunday-Thursday and 12:00 Midnight-6:00AM Friday and Saturday.

Exceptions – Minor is accompanied by a parent/guardian

    Minor is involved in an emergency

    Minor is engaged in activity related to his/her employment or is going or returning home from such activity without detour

    Minor is on the sidewalk directly abutting the place he/she resides with parent/guardian

    Minor is attending an activity sponsored by a school, religious or civic organization, by a public organization or agency or similar organization, which  

    activity is supervised by adults, and/or minor is going to or returning directly from such an activity with no detour

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A: Persons 18 years of age and older may ride in the bed if the vehicle is driven at a speed of no more than 35 miles per hour. No child less than 18 years of age may ride in the bed at any speed. Certain exemptions exist for farm operations, hunting and parades.

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Skateboarding is also permitted on the sidewalks outside of the Central Business District (CBD) but is not permitted on the street anywhere in the Borough of Ephrata. Bicycle riding is permitted on the street in the CBD and the street and sidewalk outside the CBD.

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You can either pay by mail, drop it off at the Borough's Business Office Monday through Friday from 8:00am -p 4:30pm, or drop it in the night deposit box located near the flagpole at the front of Borough Hall (124 S State St.).

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Please access Chapter 80 of the Carlisle Borough Code by clicking here.

The most frequently asked questions involve animals running at large and noise disturbances.
Chapter 80.4 states “No dog, cat or other domesticated animal or any non-domesticated animal shall be suffered or permitted to run at large in this Borough either upon the public streets or highways or upon property other than the owner of such dog, cat or other animal.”
Chapter 80.5 states “No person shall allow any dog, cat or other domesticated animal or any non-domesticated animal confined on that person’s premises to make any loud or harsh noise or disturbance which shall interfere with or deprive the peace, quiet, rest or sleep of any person within the Borough.

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Section 3325 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code requires drivers of all vehicles to yield the right-of-way to the immediate approach of all emergency vehicles utilizing approved audible and visual warning systems.  Drivers that pull over when an emergency vehicle utilizing audible and visual warning systems approaches from the opposite direction are being safe drivers.  They are also obeying the law.

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Yes – there is a Medication Drop Box located in the main lobby of our Administrative Offices located at 1041 Wilmington Pike, West Chester PA 19382. The lobby is open to the public during normal business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Please make sure the pills are either contained in a pill bottle and/or plastic bag. Please do not place “loose” pills into the drop box.

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Contact the Berks County Sheriffs Department Warrants Division at 610-478-6240.

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Remember, always dial 911 for emergencies.  If you believe an emergency is taking place and it is later determined that it was not emergency there is no penalty as long as you were not giving information you knew not to be true.  Non-emergency calls should be directed to the Lancaster County Wide Communications at 717-664-1180.  You may also call the police department at 717-665-2481.

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A great resource is the National Crime Prevention Council website [Here].  This website contains an incredible amount of information from Bullying and School Safety to Violent Crime and Personal Safety.

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Yes.  Accident reports may be obtained from the Manheim Borough Police Department by contacting the Office.  While on the scene of the accident Officers provide the involved parties with a preliminary report with enough information to begin the insurance claim process.  Finalized, typewritten reports are then filed by the investigating Officer.  These reports are releasable to interested parties and insurance companies.  Certain crash reports and information, typically those involving fatal accidents or serious injury, require a court subpoena.

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3310 McRoberts Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234 ~ 412-885-9300

Regular Office Hours are Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday from 9AM - 3 PM

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The Pa. Motor Vehicle Code prohibits the introduction of "dangerous and detrimental substances" onto the highways, and this law specifically includes snow. Property owners should instead, blow or shovel the snow from their driveways onto their lawn areas, where it won't affect motorists or hinder the Borough's snow removal effort.

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Parking tickets can be paid during normal business hours at the Muhlenberg Twp. Police Dept. at 210 George St. Reading, PA 19605.  Traffic and non-traffic citations are handled at the Magistrate's Office during normal business hours, at 427 Water Street, Temple, PA 19560.

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An extensive speed enforcement program is in effect. If you have particular concerns, please contact the Police Department's Traffic Safety Unit and an officer will address your complaints.

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Traffic and non-traffic citations are handled by Aston District Court, 1 New Road, Aston, PA 19014. They can be reached at (610) 558-3520.

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To report a crime in progress call 9-1-1.  It is much easier to investigate a crime when it is happening or shortly after then hours or days later.  Many citizens do not call the Police when a crime is happening because they are afraid of bothering the Police.  Calls for crime in progress are never a bother to the Police.  

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A: Parking Tickets (yellow copy) are issued by Police Officers. Parking Tickets may be paid at the Manor Township office located at 950 West Fairway Drive, Lancaster PA 17603 either in person or by mail.  Prompt payment (within 48 hours) will help you avoid increased penalties.

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Citations must be paid at the District Justice's Office located at 609 East Main St., Ephrata. The phone number is 717.733.8688.

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In summary, the Borough of Carlisle has a curfew ordinance.  It is unlawful for any child or children under the age of 16 years to be or remain in or upon any public street, alley, highway or property in the Borough of Carlisle after the hour of 10:00 p.m., prevailing time, unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other person having legal custody of the child or children or unless the employment of the child requires him or her to be out on a public street, highway or property at such time.  It is also unlawful for an child or children 16 or 17 years of age to be or remain in or upon any public street, alley, highway or property in the Borough of Carlisle after the hour of 11:00 p.m., prevailing time, unless accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or other person having legal custody of the child or children or unless the employment of the child requires him or her to be out on a public street, highway or property at such time.

Please note that a child’s adult friend or another adult not having legal custody will not satisfy the requirement for a parent or legal guardian under this ordinance.  Thus, children found in violation of the curfew while in the company of any other adult may be charged with a curfew violation in accordance with this ordinance.

Click here to access the Borough Code in regards to curfew.

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Section 3327 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code requires the drivers of all vehicles approaching or passing an emergency response area to move to an adjacent lane of travel, or if not possible, legal, or safe to do so, slow down to a careful and prudent speed for the conditions.  The law defines emergency response areas in include police officers conducting traffic stops.  The law also protects all emergency service providers rendering assistance to individuals on or near a roadway.  Remember to move over, slow down, or do both, to help save a life!

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We do provide such a service for those in need of fingerprinting for employment purposes, adoption, etc. We do require a $15 fee at the time of the service.

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Yes! If you have any concern, no matter the size, please report it! If it is not an emergency, feel free to call the Police Department at 610-388-2874, leave a message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible!

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Yes, we only request that you make an appointment by calling (610) 286-1012. This service is available for residents of Caernarvon Township only and there is a $25 charge for this service.

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Any officer can provide you with a detailed explanation of your rights under the Protection from Abuse Act. You may also visit the county's website to learn more: http://www.co.berks.pa.us/dept/courts/famcourt/pages/protectionfromabuse.aspx

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The Caernarvon Township Police Department will place an advertisement in the Reading Eagle, which is the first step in the hiring process. The requirements and specifics will be provided in the ad copy.

You can also provide the department with your application at any time and it will be held on file should a vacancy present itself. Part TIme Police Application | Caernarvon Township Police Department (crimewatchpa.com)

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On the opening page of this website there is a “subscribe here” link under the “Blog and Email Alerts” section.  Follow this link to subscribe for various communications that are posted by the Manheim Borough Police Department.  Through the profile you can choose for what notifications you would like to receive.

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Yes.  The curfew was established as an ordinance making it illegal for a person(s) under the age of 18 to remain in or upon any public place or establishment “after hours” (between 11:00 PM and 6:00 AM).  The ordinance also includes violations for parents or guardians who permit a minor to violate the curfew ordinance.

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The Pa. Motor Vehicle Code authorizes police officers to require that property owners cut, trim, or otherwise manage their landscape planting so that the plantings don't constitute a view obstruction to any driver operating on the streets around your property, and a refusal to comply constitutes a summary offense. In the interest of both driver and pedestrian safety, it's a good idea to regularly check your bushes and shrubs to make certain that their overgrowth doesn't block the clear vision of drivers, especially at intersections.

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While overnight parking on the street is prohibited, alternatively parking your car on your lawn adjacent to the street also constitutes an Ordinance violation. Every vehicle must be parked on an "improved all weather surface," such as a concrete or asphalt driveway, or an area that has been otherwise properly prepared with crushed stone, driveway paving blocks, or similar materials.

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Generally, Borough Ordinance prohibits the sale or discharge of any firework, firecracker, sparker, or other pyrotechnic. Fireworks can only be legally displayed following the issuance of a permit by Council, which must be applied for thirty days in advance of such display.

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At this time the Police Department does not have a policy regarding citizen ride-along. If that policy changes, we will make it known on our web site.

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It is difficult to break down crime statistics for each neighborhood in the Township of Spring; however, UCR (Uniform Crime Report Data) for the entire Township of Spring is available. If you have any concerns about a certain area of the Township of Spring any Police Officer will gladly assist you with your questions.

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You should have responded to the citation within 10 days. Failure to do so will result in a warrant for your arrest and a possible suspension of your driver’s license. Contact Crum Lynne District Court immediately at 610-833-2581.

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Meters are in effect in the central business district from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday. Sundays and Holidays are free.

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No, dog licenses can be purchased at the Ephrata Agway at 1731 W Main Street in Ephrata.

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No, It may not be so obstructed by a screen, bar, auxiliary equipment or device of any kind as to obscure, change color of or obstruct the beam.

Title 67 Chapter 175 Vehicle Equipment and Inspection Section 175.125. Lighting and electrical systems.

(e) Condition and position of lamps. Lamps shall be properly fastened; direct light properly; be of a color not contrary to regulations relating to required motor vehicle lighting equipment; location of required equipment; and required motor vehicle lighting equipment); and may not be so obstructed by a screen, bar, auxiliary equipment or device of any kind as to obscure, change color of or obstruct the beam. 

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Yes. Under our crime prevention initiative, the Carlisle Police Department will document vacant properties and attempt to keep an eye on homes and businesses that we know to be vacant.  These checks are dependent however on manpower issues and the department assumes no responsibility or liability for the safeguarding of property.

Please be prepared to provide the following information to our dispatcher regarding a property check: -Contact information for you in your absence -Date of departure and return -Names of personnel who may be at your residence in your absence

Please click below for other helpful tips in preventing your home from burglary. http://www.burglaryprevention.org/

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Please complete the form below and submit to CSPD administrative offices on the lower level of the municipal center between the hours of  9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday.

DOWNLOAD CITIZEN COMPLAINT FORM HERE

citizen_complaint_form.jpg

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Motor Vehicle Accident reports can either be purchased at the Municipal Center during normal business hours (Mon. - Fri.) 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or by mailing a request for the report along with a check made payable to "Middletown Township" to the Middletown Township Police Department, 5 Municipal Way, Langhorne, PA 19047. There is a $15.00 fee for the accident report. Please call our Records Department 215-750-3845 to ensure the report is available. Copies of other police reports can only be obtained through the Open Records Act of 2008 (Right-to-Know).
 

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There is no open burning of refuse allowed in the Borough.  You are, however, allowed to burn firewood in a specifically designed outdoor fireplace/chimenea with a screen covering to prevent embers from escaping.

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CASTLE SHANNON POLICE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT DO FINGERPRINTING.

The closest available fingerprint facility is:

IdentoGO - Located in the Back Office Plus, 4607 Library Road, Suite 220, Bethel Park, PA 15102 - 412-283-4046.

Pre-enroll @ http://www.identogo.com

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Refer to Access to Public Records Fee Schedule under "About Us", or click here

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 No. Per the PA Motor Vehicle Code, a motorized scooter is both a vehicle and a motor vehicle, and is subject to the laws covering registration, titles, inspection, insurance, licensing of operator and the general rules of the roadway.

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A crash is reportable when it occurs on a traffic-way, and there is an injury or death of any person involved, and/or damage to any vehicle involved to the extent that it cannot be driven under its own power.

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Our department is located at 210 George Street, Reading, PA 19560. 

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You must go to the Berks County Sheriff’s Department on the fourth floor of the Berks County Court House and pick up an application.

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The West Earl Township Police Department provides twenty-four hour protection and service to the residents of West Earl Township and Akron Borough.  For emergencies, dial 911.  For non-emergency calls, you may contact Lancaster County Wide Communications at (717) 664-1100, or the police department at (717) 859-1411.

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Parking tickets can be paid at Aston Police headquarters. There is a drop box for parking ticket payments outside the building for those who need to pay after hours.

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Call us immediately!  The faster you call, the faster we can reunite dog and owner.  For found dogs, we will scan them for a chip and post their picture onFacebook where they are seen by hundreds of viewers.  If you have lost your dog we will keep an eye out during our patrols and be one step closer to getting him or her home if someone else finds your dog first.

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Phone:  717-285-5191

Fax:      717-285-1353

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You can contact any of the Lititz Borough Police Officers at (717)626-6393 or through the Contact Us menu link.

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The Shippensburg Borough codes are online here.

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You can call or stop into the Court for help with any procedural or factual questions regarding your case. If you want legal advice, please contact a lawyer. Note: Court employees may not provide legal advice. For legal advice, please contact a lawyer. 

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Carlisle Police Department’s current policy concerning the writing of bad checks to local businesses can be found by clicking on the below document.

Business Bad Check Writing Policy

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Weapons may be turned into the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department where they will be entered into evidence and then scheduled to be destroyed.  The police department cannot accept old/unwanted ammunition. We recommend that you contact a local firearms dealer/business for instructions on how to properly dispose of unwanted ammunition.

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No you are not. Parking on public streets is just that public parking. You are not allowed to use anything to save a spot even if you did clear that spot.

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Yes!  The Borough of Brentwood has a contract with Sable Kennels.  Please click here for further details.  

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Yes.  Police reports may be obtained from the Manheim Borough Police Department by contacting the office.  Many investigations have personal or sensitive information.  This includes the status or procedures of active police investigations.  Because of this some police records and information may be exempt from public access.  This exemption falls within the guidelines of Pennsylvania Right to Know, to protect victims and reporting persons.

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The Police Department does not physically check residences or business while people are away on vacation/business; however, we do suggest that you contact the Police Department and provide them with your vacation information, such as the time you will be away, lights on timers, people with keys to your residence in case of emergency, etc.

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Yes, we only request that you make an appointment by calling 610-678-3431. This service is available for Township of Spring residents only and there is no charge for this service.

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Tours of the Police Department can be arranged by contacting Patrolman James Matthew at 610-678-3431 or email him at jmatthews@springtwpberks.org

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Police reports can be accessed by clicking on this link.

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All dogs three months of age or older must be licensed. Licenses are issued by the County Treasurer.

All dogs must be under control and must not be allowed to run at large. Dogs are personal property, and owners are responsible for damages caused by their dog.

It is illegal to mistreat or abuse any animal. Violations should be reported to a local humane organization or the police.

It is illegal to abandon or attempt to abandon any dog.'

No dog under eight weeks of age may be sold, traded, bartered or transferred.

You may not place any poison or harmful substance in any place where dogs may easily eat it, whether it is your own property or elsewhere.

You must have a current kennel license if you operate a facility that keeps, harbors, boards, shelters, sells, gives away or transfers a total of 26 or more dogs in any one calendar year.

Owners of dogs and cats 3 months of age or older are required to have a current rabies vaccination.

It is illegal to interfere with an officer or employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture engaged in enforcement of dog laws

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The Lancaster County Treasurer's Office is responsible for registering and licensing dogs. (Lifetime) Please see the link below for more information. Lancaster County Treasurer

Annual Licenses can be obtained at various local establishments such as That Fish Place or your family veterinarian. 

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If you get a parking ticket you have two options.  You can dispute the ticket by filling out a “Parking Ticket Dispute” form.  That form is available at the Lititz Borough Police Station Monday through Friday 7am to 6pm or a downloadable PDF form is available below.  The form will be given to the Police Officer who wrote the ticket.  The Officer will then decide whether or not to void the ticket.  The Officer may contact you to speak with you about the dispute.  The second option is to pay the ticket.  The ticket can be paid by dropping off the envelope at the Police Station or in the mail slot on the inside door of the Borough Office.  If a parking ticket is not disputed or paid the Officer will file a citation with the District Court for failure to make payment.  This will increase the amount of the ticket. 

Click here for the Parking Dispute Form 

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A: No, the Lancaster SPCA,ORCA or other animal rescue agencies may be called to handle stray/feral cats.

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A:  Yes.  A child who is not in a safety seat is a primary vehicle code violation (Section 4851) therefore the police officer does not need another reason to stop you.  To follow are the sections regarding restraint systems:

Section 4581 (a)(1) states that every occupant under 4 years old must be in a safety seat used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Primary Violation, $75.00 fine plus court costs.

Section 4581 (a)(1.1) states that every occupant 4 years old to under 8 years old must be in a booster seat used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Primary violation, $75.00 fine plus court costs.

Section 4581 (a)(2)(i): States that every occupant 8 years old to under 18 years old must be in a seat belt.

Section 4581 (a)(2)(ii)-States that every driver and front seat passenger 18 years old and older must be in a seat belt.

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A: State law requires that children under the age of four (4) must be buckled into a federally-approved safety seat no matter where they ride in a motor vehicle – front or back seat. Additionally, any person that transports a child four (4) years of age or older, but under eight (8) years of age, anywhere in the motor vehicle shall secure the child with the seat belt and in an appropriately fitting child booster seat.

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Additional Court costs are incurred when a Warrant is issued, and an additional Constable fee is added when the Warrant is satisfied and recalled.    

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The Carlisle Police Department cooperates with Carlisle Cares Program by providing a free active warrant check for requesting shelter through the program.  Requestors must present valid government issued photo identification at both the Carlisle Police Department and the Carlisle Cares. Click here to visit the Carlisle Cares website or call (717)-249-1009 for more in-depth information including requirements, locations, and how you can help.

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