General Information

FAQ: Traffic Laws

Is seatbelt use required in Pennsylvania? Yes. Section 4581 of the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code mandates seat belt use for anyone between the ages of 8 and 18 – this is a primary offense. In addition, persons aged 18 years and older seated in the a front seat are required to wear seat belts and can …

FAQ: Vehicle Equipment

Can I put sun screening (window tint) on my car? 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 …

Forms and Laws

This page lists shortcuts to commonly requested forms and information. If there is a form or information that you are looking for and cannot find it here, please contact us. Upper Allen Police Forms Upper Allen Police UA 14: Merchant Transaction Report Pennsylvania Office of Open Records Standard Right to Know Request Form PennDOT Forms …

In Memory

The Upper Allen Police Department has, by the grace of God, never lost an officer in the line of duty. Our county has not been so fortunate. We would like this page to honor all officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty and, in particular, those from Cumberland County. Officer George …

Links

Upper Allen Township Upper Allen Fire Department American Police Hall of Fame America’s Most Wanted County of Cumberland Federal Bureau of Investigation International Association of Chiefs of Police Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission National Center for Missing & Exploited Children National Fraternal Order of Police National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Netsmartz.org – …

Public Safety Meetings

Township residents and owners of businesses within the Township are encouraged to meet our Public Safety Committee. The Public Safety Committee meets at 6:30 PM on the second Wednesday in April, August and December. Representatives of the Upper Allen Township Board of Commissioners, Fire Department, Police Department, and Emergency Medical Services are available to discuss …

Traffic Crashes Annual Report

In 2022, Upper Allen Police investigated 281 crashes which is an increase from 245 crashes in 2021. There were 188 non-reportable crashes and 93 reportable crashes. A crash is reportable if it involves injury to or death of any person and/or damage to any vehicle to the extent that it requires towing. The majority of …