Our Department consists of 19 sworn officers who serve the community under the direction of the Chief of Police. We operate under a community policing and problem solving philosophy, which keeps us focused on our community partnership responsibilities.

The Department, in cooperation with the citizens we serve, strive to meet identified objectives toward the goal of enhanced public safety administered in an efficient and cost effective manner.

The Police Department enforces all of the laws of the Commonwealth using a patrol force under the direction of two lieutenants and four sergeants and utilizing Electronic Speed devices for speed enforcement and also making use of numerous methods for enforcement of the various traffic laws. The Police Department participates in regular Sobriety Checkpoints with various State programs and also regularly arrests drunk drivers. Officers participate in awareness and enforcement programs including Buckle Up PA and Smooth Operator.

 

Our Mission

The Plains Township Police Department, working in partnership with the entire community, is committed to providing the highest quality police service to all of our citizens. Community Safety is our primary goal and we will seek a solution to any problem that creates fear or threatens the quality of life in our communities.

When a community works in cooperation with the police department and local government, it has a positive impact on reducing neighborhood crime, eliminates the fear of impending acts of crime, and promotes a feeling of assurance that our community is safe for all of our families.

Preventing crime is as important as arresting criminals; Preventing disorder is as important as preventing crime; and reducing both crime and disorder require that police work cooperatively in neighborhoods to:

1. Identify their concerns
2. Solicit their help
3. Solve their problems

COMMUNICATION + COOPERATION = IMPROVEMENT

Employment

Plains Township will be conducting a Civil Service Examination to prepare a Civil Service List of Eligible Applicants. These applicants will be considered by the Plains Township Board of Commissioners for the positions of Police Officer and Firefighter.

Applications are available at the Plains Township Municipal Building located at 126 North Main Street, Plains. The business office is open from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. every weekday with the exception of Wednesday when it is open from 8:00A.M to 6:30 P.M. Please note that the office is closed on holidays. In order to be eligible for the examination, completed applications must be received by the Civil Service Commission no later than 4:00 P.M. on April 15, 2021. All sections of the applications must be completed and notarized wherever a signature is required in order to be accepted by the Civil Service Commission and for the applicant to be permitted to participate in the examination process. The Business Office is the exclusive point of submission. The Civil Service Commission assumes no responsibility for late  submissions. Additional information can be found here: Ad – Civil Service Exam 2021

The Plains Township Police maintain a current Civil Service List which is updated through competitive written, oral, and physical agility testing. Plains Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Applications for employment as a Plains Township Police Officer can be obtained at the Plains Township Municipal building, 126 North Main Street, Plains, PA, 18705, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

If you were in an accident or if you’re an interested party, you can now use http://www.crashdocs.org/  to obtain a secure copy of your crash report.

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For all other report requests please continue to use this form: Police Report Request Form

 

Contact Plains Township Police Department 126 North Main Street Plains, PA 18705   Non-Emergency Phone: (570) 829-3432 Police Fax: (570) 829-2379 Record and Reports (570) 829-3439 District Justice, Joseph Spagnuolo (570) 825-8984