About Us
Accreditation
The Upper Allen Township Police Department takes pride in its recognition as a Premier Agency by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC). Pennsylvania is served by over 1,200 municipal, regional, and county law enforcement agencies. Among these, we were initially accredited by PLEAC on April 30, 2010, becoming one of the early adopters of …
Employment
Testing for the position of Police Officer is Testing is conducted by the Cumberland County Police Testing Consortium Please visit CumberlandCountyPoliceTest.com for more information and to apply. Applications were due Sunday, August 24, 2025. Upper Allen Police hiring is done under Township civil service guidelines: Reached the age of 21 Weight: Proportionate to height …
History – A Legacy of Service
Introduction The Upper Allen Police Department has a rich history of dedication and service to the community. From its humble beginnings to its current status as a pillar of safety and security, the department has always prioritized the well-being of its residents. Early Years (1966-1982) The Upper Allen Police Department was formed on July 1, …
Our Patch
Beginning December 2, 2013 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 University campus). Church: The church represents a strong religious conviction in the township. Farm: The farm represents our agricultural heritage. …
Overview
The Upper Allen Police Department is a full-service law enforcement agency dedicated to protecting Upper Allen Township, which includes the villages of Shepherdstown, Bowmansdale, and Grantham in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. Located in central Pennsylvania and part of The Greater Harrisburg Metropolitan Area, the township is bisected by US Route 15 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate …
Personnel
You may contact personnel via email using their first initial and last name @upperallenpolice.com. ADMINISTRATION Name Rank/Assignment Serving Since Andrew Parsons – NA237 Chief of Police 1992 Brian Barnes Lieutenant 2005 Amber Kaminski Administrative Assistant 2022 Glenn Thompson Records Clerk 2007 PATROL PLATOON 1 Name Rank/Assignment Serving Since Thomas Cuckovic – NA274 Patrol Sergeant 2003 …
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 …
