About Us

Accreditation

The Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC) was established in July 2001 by the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association. In 2010, the Upper Allen Township Police Department became the 68th police department – out of more than 1,200 police agencies in Pennsylvania – to be recognized by PLEAC as an accredited agency. The concept and …

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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 (24 HOURS) 717-795-2445 ANONYMOUS TIP LINE (24 HOURS – CALL OR TEXT) 717-850-UAPD (8273) FAX 717-790-9410 ADMINISTRATIVE HOURS Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM US MAIL 100 Gettysburg Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17055 SUBSCRIBE TO EMAIL ALERTS Click here to subscribe to email alerts. SUBMIT A TIP Click here …

Driving Directions

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 US Route 15 …

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 by Monday, March 11, 2024.   Upper Allen Police hiring is done under Township civil service guidelines: Reached the age of 21 Weight: Proportionate …

Fifty Years of Service 1966 – 2016

The Upper Allen Township Police Department originated on July 1, 1966 by a resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Upper Allen Township. Chief Clyde R. King was hired at a rate of $2.62 an hour. Chief King had to supply his own uniform, firearm and patrol vehicle. In October of 1966, two part-time Police …

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

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 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

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 …

Right to Know

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Statement of Values

We, the men and women of the Upper Allen Township Police Department, have chosen to dedicate ourselves to a career in public service. In doing so, we have taken upon ourselves many awesome responsibilities and occasional hardships. In return, we reap the satisfaction of truly making a difference in the quality of life for those …

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 …