History of the Perkasie Borough Police Department
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History of the Perkasie Borough Police Department
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Town Watch, Pennridge School Resource Office Program, Youth Aid Panel, Bicycle Patrol Program, Central Bucks Special Response 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, please call 215-257-6876 to volunteer.
Pennridge School Resource Officer Program This program, 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.
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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, please call 215-257-6876.
Central Bucks Special Response Team Over 18 municipalities have joined together to form a multi-jurisdictional group of police officers, trained and equipped to respond quickly to high risk incidents or disasters throughout central and northern Bucks County. This program was developed to enhance responsiveness to community needs. Focusing on areas identified by citizen complaints, observed criminal activity, and safety concerns, the "hot spots" are then frequented during regular patrols. These patrols include motor vehicles, bicycle or on foot. A monthly list of target locations is distributed to all officers. The directed patrol activities have proven to be an effective tool in prevention of criminal activity and in enhancing traffic safety throughout Perkasie and Sellersville. 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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