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| Contact Information | |
| Police Non-Emergency: (610) 326-1508 | Anonymous Tipline: (610) 323-1130 |
| Police Emergency: 911 | |
| News & Events | |
| TO ALL APPLICANTS FOR POLICE OFFICER WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION ON MARCH 23rd, 2013: | |
| The Physical Agility Test will be held on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at 9:00am for those candidates that scored in the top 15%. Notices are being sent to confirm. | |
| TO ALL APPLICANTS FOR POLICE OFFICER WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION ON MARCH 23rd, 2013: | |
| April 9, 2013 Dear Candidate, Please be advised that Lower Pottsgrove Township Civil Service Commission and the Lower Pottsgrove Township Police Department are continuing to work expediently in our process to develop the eligibility list for Patrol Officer. Due to unforeseen circumstances the physical agility test has to be postponed and will be rescheduled as soon as practicable. In the near future I will mail your written examination scores along with additional instruction on your status in the process. On behalf of the Civil Service Commission, please accept our apologies for any inconvenience in our need to postpone the agility testing. Please be patient with our desire to be diligent in the selection process of our police officers. Respectfully, Michael A. Foltz |
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| About the Department | |
| Mission Statement | |
| The mission of the Lower Pottsgrove Township Police Department, through community partnerships, is to provide citizens within our community a safe, secure and respectable environment in which to live, work and play. We will accomplish this mission in a professional and courteous manner, while aggressively working to resolve quality of life issues within the confines of our authority and while maintaining the core values of our agency. | |
| History | |
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The police department was established in 1951. Harry Chrusch was our first Police Chief and at the time of his retirement, 1984, the
department was made up of seven (7) full-time police officers. The department has grown along with the population of the community and
is currently staffed by seventeen (17) full-time officers.
The police department strives to be a proactive law enforcement agency. We aim to supply ample police coverage at all hours of the day and night to the community. We also attempt to keep in line with technological advances in police equipment and also provide our officers with advanced training to deliver as much professional law enforcement services to our residents. We encourage the residents of Lower Pottsgrove Township to also become more proactive with the police department. We are always appreciative of residents supplying officers with information on criminal activity and suspicious activity in the community. |
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| LPT PD Personnel | |
| The police department is made up of two patrol platoons that are supervised by a Sergeant. Each patrol platoon has a uniformed Criminal Investigator assigned. We also have a Detective Division and School Resource Officer supervised by the Chief-of-Police. | |
| Patrol Division | Patrol Division |
Sgt. Robert Greenwood |
Sgt. Timothy Walters |
| Secretarial Staff | |
Sandra Stepaniak, Adminstrative Assistant |
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| Specialty Units | |
Detective Division |
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Det. Joseph Campbell |
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Bike Patrol |
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Off. Diesinger |
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Traffic Safety |
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Off. Diesinger |
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School Resource Officer |
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Off. William James |
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| Frequently Asked Questions | |
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Q. Does the LPT PD provide fingerprinting services to the public? A. We do provide such a service for those in need of fingerprinting for employment purposes, adoption, etc. We do require a $10 fee at the time of the service. Q. Does the LPT PD have an Animal Control Officer? A. 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. Q. Where can I find my pet that was captured by the Animal Control Officer? A. 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 sche. Q. Does the LPT PD provide vacation notice services? A. 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. Q. How can I purchase a used police vehicle? A. We currently list used vehicles on www.municibid.com, which sells municipal equipment in an auction-style format. Q. How can I get a copy of a police report? A. 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. Q. How do I pay a parking ticket? A. 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. Q. Is there a curfew in the Township? A. Yes. Ordinance 201 addresses curfew regulations for anyone under the age of eighteen (18) years for these time frames:
A. Yes. Ordinance 101 deems that no gun or firearm can be discharged in the township unless a subject is legally hunting or at an approved gun range. Q. I suspect I have been a victim of identity theft. What advice can the LPT PD offer me? A. 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. Q. How do I register alarm system with the Township? A. All homeowners/business owners are required to register their alarm. Click Here for the Alarm Registration form to be completed and submitted to the LPT PD. |
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| Narcotics Enforcement | |
| The LPT PD takes an active role investigating drug activity within the Township. We investigate
those involved in the manufacturing of narcotics, the selling of narcotics and the possession of narcotics. Several members of the
department are assigned to the Montgomery County District Attorneys Drug Task Force. These officers are sworn in as Special County
Detectives. This permits them to investigate drug violations that not only occur within the Township limits but also violations within
Montgomery County. The LPT PD encourages residents to provide us with information on suspected drug activity. Residents can provide LPT PD has established a Police Tip Line (610-323-1130) to receive anonymous information about illegal drug and/or criminal activity. |
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| Traffic Safety & Enforcement | |
The LPT PD offers a variety of services to provide traffic safety in the Township. Traffic violations (speeding, stop sign violations, parking, etc.) are one of the
most frequent complaints fielded by the LPT PD. We offer different avenues to address these concerns via:
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Lower Pottsgrove Township, 2199 Buchert Road Pottstown, PA 19464 phone: 610-323-0436 | fax: 610-323-3824 | email: feedback@lowerpottsgrove. |
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