About Us
– Accreditation
The Upper Allen Police Department completed its on-site assessment by assessors of the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC) on April 27, 28 and 29, 2010. The unanimous recommendation of certified assessors was for the Upper Allen Police Department to receive full accreditation status at the next scheduled PLEAC meeting. On July 10, 2010 PLEAC …
– Code of Ethics
As a law enforcement officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the constitutional rights of all men to liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private …
– Contact Information
EMERGENCY (24 HOURS) 9-1-1 NON-EMERGENCY DISPATCH (24 HOURS) 717-238-9676 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE (MON – FRI 8:00 – 4:30) 717-795-2445 ANONYMOUS TIP LINE (24 HOURS – CALL OR TEXT) 717-850-UAPD (8273) FAX 717-790-9410 US MAIL 100 Gettysburg Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 E-MAIL info@upperallenpolice.com Do not report criminal activity or public safety issues via mail or e-mail. Telephone …
– Driving Directions
View Larger Map Harrisburg/Camp Hill Travel south on US Route 15 to the Mechanicsburg/Bowmansdale (Route 114) Exit. At the end of the off ramp turn right onto Route 114 West. Travel 100 yards and turn right at the traffic light (Gettysburg Pike). Our station is approximately 1/4 mile on the left. Gettysburg/Maryland Travel north on …
– Employment
Testing for the position of Police Officer is: Sign up to receive an email notification when future testing is open. This testing is conducted through the Capital Area Regional Police Testing Consortium. This Department is participating in the Consortium Test in order to maintain a current eligibility list only. Please visit www.CapitalAreaPoliceTest.com for more information. …
– History
Upper Allen Police Department, 1966-1982 Upper Allen Police Department, 1982-2011 Upper Allen Police Department, 2011-Present The Upper Allen Police Department was formed on July 1, 1966. The Township did not have a building from which to operate during this period. During the first 6 months of operation phone calls that needed to be made by …
– Mission Statement
The mission of the Upper Allen Police Department is to enhance the quality of life throughout Upper Allen Township by working cooperatively with all of our citizens to preserve the peace, enforce the law, reduce the perception of fear, and provide a safe and caring environment.
– Our Patch
The patch indicates that Upper Allen Township was formed in 1850 and it is divided into four sections: History: The covered bridge represents our rich heritage (actual bridge at Messiah College campus). Church: The church represents a strong religious conviction in the township. Farm: The farm represents our agricultural heritage. Factory: The factory represents our …
– Overview
The Upper Allen Police Department proudly and professionally protects Upper Allen Township including the villages of Shepherdstown, Bowmansdale and Grantham in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Upper Allen Township is located in central Pennsylvania, in eastern Cumberland County on the west shore of the Susquehanna River. We are a part of The Greater Harrisburg Metropolitan Area. Two …
– Personnel
Name Rank Serving Since James Adams – NA173 Chief of Police 1978 Michael McLaughlin – NA210 Lieutenant 1981 Thomas Kauffman – NA226 Detective Sergeant 1988 Andrew Parsons – NA237 Sergeant 1992 Peter Beauduy – NA246 Sergeant 1990 William Strayer – NWPS&C 309 Sergeant 1987 Ryan Parthemore Detective 2001 Jeremy Tappan Officer 1997 James Miller Officer …
– Right to Know
The Upper Allen Police Department maintains a policy to ensure compliance with the Pennsylvania Right to Know Law Act 3 of 2008. Our policy is detailed below. I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide members with guidelines when the Department receives a request to release documents pursuant to the Pennsylvania Right to …
– Vehicles & Equipment
The Upper Allen Police Department is constantly adopting new equipment and standards to better protect our citizens. The modern police cruiser is nothing short of an officer’s mobile office. Hands-free cellular telephones, computers, wireless data modems, encrypted digital radios, emergency lighting and siren systems all assist the officer in carrying out the police mission. Our …
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Unsolved Homicide: 1979
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