Police

Township Departments

Website Resources

Upper Dublin
Police Department
Terrence P. Thompson, Chief of Police

The Upper Dublin Police Department

Police Contact Information

Protection and Service

The Upper Dublin Township Police Department is charged with the protection of life and property within a 13 plus square mile political boundary. The Police Department is a Pennsylvania first class civil service criminal justice system law enforcement agency. Staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the Department employs 40 full time sworn officers, 5 full time dispatchers, 2 part time dispatchers, 1 full time civilian clerk and 1 part time civilian clerk to fulfill its mission.

The Department consists of 2 major divisions identified as Patrol and Staff, 3 support divisions identified as Communications, Adult Investigations and Juvenile Investigations with several specialized units addressing Tactical Response, Major Incident Response, Medical Response, Bike Patrol, Highway Patrol and DARE education.

Committed to the Community Oriented Policing philosophy, Upper Dublin Police Department hosts several outreach programs each year. These programs include a College Intern Program, a Driver Safety Seminar and a Junior Police Academy. Individual talks are also available for schools and civic associations.

Mission Statement

The Upper Dublin Township Police Department exists to provide to all who live, work, visit or otherwise enter this jurisdiction the most professional police services that can be offered. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all through diligent police patrol, exhaustive police investigations, service to the community, the impartial enforcement of laws with respect and concern for fundamental human rights and dignity.

Our commitment to excellence not only extends to the community but to the officers and employees of this department who have dedicated themselves to the police profession. We will strive to provide the training, education, career development, equipment, and support needed to fulfill our mission with the safety and security of our officers in mind.

We will never rest or become complacent with our achievements, but will continuously assess our performance to meet the needs and demands of the community we serve.

Upper Dublin Police Department's new police vehicle color scheme.

Upper Dublin Police Department's new police vehicle color scheme.

Crime Statistics

Annual Crime Statistics are currently provided on the Upper Dublin Township Website.

Form-Animal Report/Issue

A Request for Services online form.

Form-Anonymous Tip Line

An online anonymous tip form.

Form-Police Officer Compliment/Complaint

A form to make a comment on a police officer.

Form-Request Police Department Program

A Request for Services online form.

Form-Request Police Officer Contact

A Request for Services online form.

Identity Theft

Information on identity theft.

Links

A listing of police related links on the web.

PLEAC Accreditation

Police Press Releases

Police Program-DARE

Police Program-Junior Police Academy

Police Program-Police Field Day

Police Program-Upper Dublin Youth Leadership Initiatives

Police Program-Youth Driving Academy

Police Week Activities

What's New

Visit here to view the latest announcements from the Upper Dublin Police Department.

Documents & Forms

The Upper Dublin Police Department offers a variety of commonly used documents and forms for online viewing and printing.

1999-2008, Upper Dublin Township, Pennsylvania. All rights reserved.

The Township of Upper Dublin SealThe Township of Upper Dublin
801 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Telephone: (215) 643-1600   Fax: (215) 542-0797

This website is meant to comply with the U.S. Section 508 accessibility guidelines.

Upper Dublin Township

The Township of Upper Dublin
801 Loch Alsh Avenue
Fort Washington, PA 19034

Phone: (215) 643-1600
Fax: (215) 542-0797

Help Us Make Upper Dublin Township A Better Place!

Citizen Action Center

Online Store  E-News Sign Up

Documents and Forms  Search the Township Code

View More Online Services

Boards of Commissioners

Board of the Commissioners of Upper Dublin Township

Seated left to right:
Ira S. Tackel(VP)-Ward 4
Jules J. Mermelstein(Pres.)-Ward 5
Robert J. Pesavento-Ward 1

Standing left to right:
Sharon L. Damsker-Ward 2
Chester H. Derr, III-Ward 3
Ronald P. Feldman-Ward 6
Stanley J. Ropski-Ward 7

View More Boards