Law Enforcement

Hellertown Hires New Police Chief

After months of searching, the Borough of Hellertown has hired a new police chief. Former Lower Merion Township Police Department officer James “Jim” Baitinger was sworn in and introduced at Monday night’s Hellertown Borough Council meeting.

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Palmer Township Police Welcome New Officer

The Palmer Township Police Department has a new officer among its ranks. Ofc. Cosimo Daiello took the department's oath of office at this week's Board of Supervisors meeting.

Police Officer Promoted to Sergeant in Palmer Township

Tyson Unangst, an 18-year veteran of the Palmer Township Police Department, was sworn in as the township’s newest police sergeant during Monday’s township Board of Supervisors meeting.

Local Man Sworn in as Full-Time L. Saucon Police Officer

Ofc. Andrew Wieder was sworn in Monday by Northampton County District Judge Alan Mege, officials with the department said in a July 2 post on their Crimewatch site.

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Pennsylvania Police to Provide Autism Cards to Drivers

People with autism in Pennsylvania can now receive an informational card from Pennsylvania State Police to present during any encounter with law enforcement officers.

‘Coffee With a Cop’ Brings Police, Community Together in L. Saucon

Lower Saucon Township residents and others had a chance to chat with the men who help keep their community safe during a "Coffee with a Cop" event held by the department at Giant on Rt. 412 Wednesday.

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Pennsylvania State Police Academy Graduates 81 Cadets

The ceremony for the 169th graduating class was held at LCBC Church in Manheim, Lancaster County, and included special awards and recognition for six graudates.

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Blue Envelopes to Help Keep Drivers with Autism Safe on the Road

The blue envelope program helps facilitate communication between law enforcement officers and drivers with ASD during interactions such as a routine traffic stop.

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Lower Saucon Twp. Police to Host ‘Coffee with a Cop’

The Lower Saucon Township Police Department will host a "Coffee with a Cop" event at the GIANT Food Store on Rt. 412 on Wednesday, May 22 from 9 to 11 a.m.

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Lower Saucon Police Earn FBI Leadership Award

The department was recently awarded the FBI-LEEDA (Law Enforcement Executive Development Association) Agency Trilogy Award, which is the first to be given in Pennsylvania this year.