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Town Watch, Pennridge School Resource Office Program, Youth Aid Panel, Bicycle Patrol Program, Emergency Situation Team, Directed Patrol Program, Law Enforcement Explorers Program, Top of Page Town Watch comprised of citizen volunteers, began in 1982. Citizen volunteers patrol the borough noting suspicious persons, vehicles, activities and hazardous conditions. The Town Watch team sponsors programs throughout the year and produces newsletters which are mailed to borough businesses. If you have as little as 2 hours a month that you could give to Town Watch, call 215-257-6876.
Pennridge School Resource Officer Program This program, which was started through a state grant, involves a pro-active approach by the police department in identifying and assisting potential juvenile offenders. Officers spend time weekly in the high school and the two junior high schools providing intervention services to students identified "at risk" or in need of additional supervision. In addition, the officers assist the school in truancy cases and in the identification of youths and families in need of assistance. Perkasie
Borough Youth Aid Panel The Youth Aid Panel is a successful alternative program for first time juvenile offenders. The all-volunteer panel of community citizens gives the first time offender the opportunity to take responsibility for their actions through restitution to victims, formal apologies and community service in lieu of criminal charges and juvenile court. If you are a citizen of Perkasie Borough and are interested in serving on the Youth Aid Panel, call 215-257-6876.
Upper Bucks Trained Emergency Situation Team This multi-jurisdictional group of police officers prepares to meet whatever challenge an increasing population may present. The officers assigned to the team train monthly and have the ability to respond quickly to high risk incidents or disasters throughout the Pennridge area. This program was developed in response to community needs and focuses on areas identified by citizen complaints, observed criminal activity and safety concerns. A monthly list of target locations is distributed to all officers. The target locations are then frequented during regular patrols in motor vehicles, bicycle or on foot. The directed patrol activities have proven to be an effective tool in prevention of criminal activity and in enhancing traffic safety throughout the Borough. Law
Enforcement Explorers Program Exploring is the young adult career education program of Learning for Life for both young men and women who are 14 through 20 years of age. Law Enforcement Exploring is a youth-development program centered around careers in Law Enforcement. Law Enforcement Explorers may choose to work with local, state, private, and federal Law Enforcement agencies. They might participate in patrol, community policing, and Law Enforcement Ride-Alongs. The bottom line is that Law Enforcement Exploring is action-oriented. For more information and to apply online, click here. |
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