105Palmer Township21512132643627712.880.6012.271.67 Supervisor of troopers, either in patrol, criminal investigation units, staff or a specialty position. 207Johnstown208772406204386041.1911.5029.702.06 Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Robert Evanchick promoted Mary L. Gausman to lieutenant and assigned her as commander of the Recruitment Services Section in the Bureau of Training and Education. He said he has no ill feelings about his tenure at the top and looks forward to continuing his 23-year career with the borough. Harrisburg, PA - Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker announced the promotions of 55 members of the Pennsylvania State Police to the rank of corporal during a ceremony today at Bishop McDevitt High School. else{ All Enlisted Members of the Pennsylvania State Police are required to memorize the Pennsylvania State Police Call of Honor as listed below: To me is entrusted the honor of the force. 159Erie967582991880198217922.523.0919.432.05 Laurel Harry, Randy Padfield, Major General Mark Schindler, Tom. YEAR * Annual rates listed on this schedule are approximate. The PSP Aviation Section consists of thirty-five trooper pilots and three full-time mechanics, using eight law enforcement specific Bell 407GX helicopters and six airplanes statewide. Current plans are underway to purchase and operate some sort of watercraft for the Delaware River in the Philadelphia area. 33Northwest Lancaster County Regional200294100211045.190.204.991.05 Cadet Kenneth A. Gluth was named the outstanding cadet by his classmates and instructors, receiving the American Legion Award. 85Ephrata13956231753819814.191.6512.542.72 PSP Commissioner Jeffrey Miller said he was afraid people would mistake the Crawford/Erie group for actual state troopers. Commanding officer of a whole Area, such as Area 5, encompassing multiple troops. 98Hilltown Township15467101562016610.730.6510.091.29 Both were on the job for the PA State Police for less then 2 years. The following is the breakdown. He is currently pursuing his doctoral degree from West Chester University. Currently, the insignia worn by PSP senior officers are as follows: The department currently operates a mixed fleet of vehicles including the new law enforcement specific Ford Taurus, Ford Explorer, Crown Victorias and Dodge Charger, which are only used by Pennsylvania Turnpike Troopers. The PSP also has many bureaus and subdivisions within the organization. This constitutes 85% of the Commonwealth's land area and 66% of the Commonwealth's highways. New Jersey State Police | Public Safety Wiki | Fandom 164Lebanon25816834694455221.383.2218.171.70 129Bethlehem Township23983183233534114.220.7513.471.46 The PSP's duties include patrolling all state and federal highways across Pennsylvania, enforcing the Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Code, overseeing the state's automobile inspection program, enforcing the state's commercial vehicle safety regulations, and providing the full range of police protection for municipalities and unincorporated areas without full-time local police departments. 205New Kensington12377703822245236.525.6630.861.78 These essential job functions include: "interprets laws and statutes of the Commonwealth; pursues suspects; effects arrests; qualifies with and, when necessary, uses agency firearms and other self-defense devices; operates vehicles and uses equipment in conjunction with law enforcement duties; responds to emergencies, civil disorders, and disasters; and performs rescue functions.". 23Murrysville1975949223964.860.204.661.16 27Plumstead Township14244116618775.410.774.631.26 An employee in this job performs communications and related activities. 75Southern Regional York County115151593161089.381.308.081.39 114Ridley Township31190273233735011.220.8710.361.19 Press reports indicated the state police had issued as many as 700 such citations a year. The Allegheny County township of 13.3K is located near Pittsburgh and logged just 3 violent crimes in 2018, for a rate of 0.23 offenses per 1,000. The Pennsylvania State Police utilizes the SIG Sauer P227[11][12] semiautomatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP as their service pistol. However, the PSP still conducts security checks of all of the Delaware River Bridges along the PA/NJ border, in agreement with the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. By state law, no municipal (city, borough, or township) police department can wear the same exact uniform or color configuration as that of the PSP. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. 40Buffalo Valley Regional1266047515796.240.325.921.18 Commander of an Area, such as Area III, encompassing several Troops, or Bureau Director. [25], In May 2009, Trooper Shawn Dillard was found guilty by a federal court of using his position to protect an interstate prostitution ring based out of the Gables Truck Stop in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. document.all.external.src=inputurl 112Spring Township, Berks County27528212733029410.680.769.921.09 [16], Accreditation is a process used by professional law enforcement agencies to facilitate the creation, verification and maintenance of high-quality policies and procedures, via voluntary compliance with performance standards. 2South Park Township1333232317261.950.231.731.28 if (!window.win2||win2.closed) These aircraft are stationed in six aviation patrol units (APU). Trooper Burney was taken back to the barracks where preliminary field sobriety tests and a breath test showed signs of impairment. Shapiro along with state police Commissioner Chris Paris. 170Upper Chichester Township17002433032234620.352.5317.821.29 Page 2 of 2. A special unit of the PSP act as bodyguards for the Governor of Pennsylvania and certain other state officials. The PSP is one of only five state police forces that do not wear a badge on their uniform shirts. 141Central Berks Regional13309202012122116.611.5015.101.58 Uniform File:NJSP Badge 1921.jpg. 110Susquehanna Township, Dauphin County25197462964534213.571.8311.751.79 She was promoted to corporal in 2016 and sergeant in 2018. PA 17033, 2022 Pennsylvania State Police. Accreditation is a process utilized by professional law enforcement agencies to facilitate the creation, verification and maintenance of high quality policies and procedures, via voluntary compliance with a body of performance standards. descriptions. Eighty-three men and women graduated from the State Police Academy Friday and were assigned to Pennsylvania State Police stations across the commonwealth. The PSP also temporarily patrolled the state's 28 airports and five nuclear power plants in the months following the 9/11 attacks. 43Jefferson Hills Borough11309206016807.071.775.311.41 These positions include civilian clerk typists, maintenance workers and mechanics. ACC schools ranked academically by U.S. News for 2022-23 Graduates assigned to Troop K, Philadelphia, include: Miroslav S. Djindjiev of Bath, Northampton County; Tyler L. Herrera of Easton, Northampton County; James P. Poliskiewicz, Jr., of Bangor, Northampton County; Michael T. Rogers, Jr., of New Britain, Bucks County; Michael A. Bean of Reading, Berks County; John A. Campanella of Pocono Lake, Monroe County; Ricardo Iturrey of Tannersville, Monroe County; Paul D. Holdefer of Gilbertsville, Montgomery County; Benjamin T. Mennig of Minersville, Schuylkill County. The PSP administers the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS), which is responsible for providing background checks in firearms purchases statewide. Pennsylvania State Police - Uniform and Rank Structure Uniform and Rank Structure The uniform worn by PSP troopers is unique within Pennsylvania. This is a longevity promotion. As Attorney General, I work alongside first responders and fellow law enforcement leaders every day to make our communities safer. The PSP was nationally recognized as the premiere state police agency in the early years of the 20th century. 204Pottstown227921967535694941.648.6033.042.46 Students are playing a dangerous game, according to Pennsylvania police Pursuant to CGS 29-4, the commissioner must appoint an adequate number of state police personnel to efficiently operate the Division of State Police and up to two lieutenant colonels "therefrom." The uniforms for PSP Lieutenants, Captains, Majors, Lieutenant Colonels, and the Colonel are identical to that of the lower ranks, except for the following: In addition to the minor detail changes, senior officers wear the four-button military coat for "Class A" functions. 16Franconia Township1334334712503.750.223.520.90 68East Whiteland Township120853107191109.100.258.851.57 Pa. State Police major named as Shapiro's homeland security director But I havent got the time to figure that out. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. 179Rostraver Township1102382601726824.310.7323.591.54 106North Huntingdon Township30414152913130610.060.499.571.02 The PSP also owns and operates numerous helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, some of which are currently for sale [7]. and William J. Evans III of Shavertown, Luzerne County. A gold-colored state coat of arms on the left collar and the officer's rank on the right collar. Second in Command of the Pennsylvania State Police. 187Colonial Regional1796664482745425.270.3324.941.50 Captain Bailey is a 1999 graduate of Saint John Neumann High School and went on to graduate with his bachelor's and master's degrees from Millersville University in 2005 and 2012. The hat contains a blackened commonwealth coat of arms. MEDIA CONTACT: PSP Communications Office, 717-783-5556, ra-pspcomm@pa.gov. State police announce sergeant and corporal promotions announced 184Scranton778278111505170231629.7610.4219.342.18 197Center Township11439383242036231.653.3228.321.75 196Butler Township, Butler County16542254312345627.571.5126.051.39 51Northern Regional354476201312075.840.175.670.87 He was sentenced to between five and ten years in custody. 79Penn Township, York County1651122143251659.991.338.661.51 124Derry Township, Dauphin County25131403795941916.671.5915.082.35 Blackinton A8765-B Smooth Private Chevron (Pair) As low as $25.30. At the present time, Norristown CDC covers the Philadelphia and Skippack stations in Troop K. Norristown CDC will become the PSAP for all PSP stations in Troops K, L, and M. The remaining three CDCs will be located in Greensburg, Clarion, and Pittston. In January 1988, the State Police changed the color of its uniforms from all green to all grey, PSP troopers wore dark grey uniforms that confused them with Pennsylvania State Constables. 120St. You may be trying to access this site from a secured browser on the server. 41Elizabeth Township1308796312725.500.694.810.92 The OC pepper spray and ASP baton holders are open top. //Specify display mode (0 or 1) Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. A week later, at least one member of the police department was involved in the fatal shooting of a man following a brief police pursuit in Wyomissing. That rank continued until 1956 when "Trooper" replaced the term. New Jersey State Trooper Badge - #1921 was never issued as it is the year the NJSP was founded. Lackawanna County man tapped to head state police | wnep.com Governor Tom Wolf spoke at the ceremony, which was held in Bishop McDevitt High School, along with State Police Acting Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker. The affluent community recorded 2018 violent and property crime rates that were a small fraction of those of the nearby large city. Ceremonial Unit Troopers wear "full dress" uniforms with a charcoal gray military-style coat closed with four black buttons and worn with charcoal riding breeches and black rider boots. PSP-HEMC: Pennsylvania State Police Insignias Promoted to Major 53Lower Saucon Township10824107617867.950.927.021.57 118Lower Merion Township5926232973149100516.960.5416.422.51 The PSP shoulder patch is worn on both sleeves of all uniform items. (*) - The Pennsylvania State Police currently provide highway patrol services within Philadelphia County; the Troop K Headquarters is located on Belmont Avenue near Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. The campaign hat is replaced with a military officer's style service cap with a gold-colored commonwealth seal. The inability or refusal of local police or sheriffs' offices to enforce the law, directly influenced the signing of Bill 278. South Park Township is the 2nd safest municipality in Pennsylvania. State police look to bolster ranks in new budget - pennlive.com 52Mount Lebanon3223923241542648.190.717.481.67 Visual Map of Commonwealth with PSP Facilities. 144Richland Township, Bucks County13388181801619814.791.3413.441.20 As he progressed through the ranks, Major Gutowski served in troops N, M, and R. He was promoted to corporal in 2007, sergeant in 2009, lieutenant in 2016, and captain in 2019. 28Upper St. Clair Township197588119341276.430.406.021.72 Pennsylvania State Police Salaries - Glassdoor Major Cawley most recently served as director of the Basic Training Division in the Bureau of Training and Education. Pennsylvania State Police - Uniform and Rank Structure - Ranks 54Carlisle1933518145341638.430.937.501.76 All Rights Reserved. Colonel, Christopher Paris discusses the different plans Pennsylvania state police have to boost diversity within the trooper ranks. Both troopers were suspended without pay pending to outcome of their cases. 94Exeter Township, Berks County25956242473327110.440.929.521.27 138Marple Township2387243553235915.040.1714.871.34 On March 24 the borough was cast into the national spotlight after an explosion occurred at a chocolate factory operated by the R.M. PA State Police Details - Pennsylvania Pressroom 121Falls Township, Bucks County33854424486149014.471.2413.231.80 } The PSP trooper's trademark uniform item, the campaign hat with a blackened state coat of arms on the front, is worn whenever the trooper is outdoors, and is made of charcoal gray-colored felt (for wintertime wear) or straw (for summertime wear). This is by no means a complete list, merely a sampling of the breakdown. Commander of an Area, such as Area III, encompassing several Troops. 128Lower Pottsgrove Township12128391361917514.433.2211.211.57 195Hanover15653494372848631.053.1327.921.79 62Radnor Township3193531223462547.950.976.981.44 Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Robert Evanchick promoted Devon M. Brutosky to captain and assigned him as the director of the Basic Training Division, Bureau of Training and Education. 122Northeastern Regional1187871271313411.280.5910.691.09 18Upper Saucon Township1712127921814.730.124.611.23 The Greensburg CDC will cover Troops A, B, and D; the Clarion CDC will cover Troops C, E, and F; the Pittston CDC will cover Troops N, P, and R. Troop T stations are dispatched by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission at its Highspire headquarters. PSP enlisted members are referred to as "troopers". A week later, at least one member of the police department was involved in the fatal shooting of a man following a brief police pursuit in Wyomissing. Job duties include providing patrol, criminal investigation, and staff support services. At the present time, Harrisburg CDC covers the Carlisle, Harrisburg, and Lykens stations in Troop H and the Ephrata and Lancaster stations in Troop J. //0 causes document to be displayed in an inline frame, while 1 in a new browser window The site was located at the Hershey Inn and it remained at this location until 1960 when it was moved to 175 Hersheypark Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania. Keystone State. Troopers earn 10* vacation days during their first year of employment and then 15 days of vacation beginning with theirsecond year of employment. It was founded in 1905 by order of Governor Samuel Pennypacker, in response to the private police forces used by mine and mill owners to stop worker strikes (the Coal and Iron Police) and the inability or refusal of local police or sheriffs offices to enforce the law. 134Bloomsburg Town14145351942322916.192.4713.721.63 Mostly cloudy, brisk, and unseasonably cool with a few scattered showers. Get Our Free Newsletters Never miss a headline with NorthcentralPa.com newsletters. 133Norristown345311395118165018.824.0314.802.35 The PSP also administers the PATCH (Pennsylvania Access To Criminal History) background-check database and the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System. Josh Shapiro found the person he wanted to lead his Office of Homeland Security within the Pennsylvania State Police ranks. As of this month, the 4,588-employee state police force was 92.8% white and men make up 86.5% of that, according to agency statistics. Major Gutowski most recently served as the commanding officer of Troop R, Dunmore. Lieutenant Gausman most recently served as the Criminal Investigation Section supervisor at Troop C, Punxsutawney. Harrisburg - Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker announced the promotions of 98 members of the Pennsylvania State Police to the rank of corporal during a ceremony today at Bishop McDevitt High School. 173Hanover Township, Luzerne County10843412051724622.693.7818.911.57 As he progressed through the ranks, Major Cawley served in troops K, M, N, and R; the Bureau of Criminal Investigation, Drug Law Enforcement Division; and the Bureau of Training and Education. There are two broad classifications of crimes: violent crimes and non-violent crimes. . Along with serving PSP, many of the following specialized services are also utilized by numerous municipal law enforcement agencies: CONTACT A RECRUITER TO HEAR ABOUT ADDITIONAL SPECIALIZED POSITIONS! Second in command of the entire PSP. He is a graduate of the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, School of Police Staff and Command. 17West Deer Township1197314812494.090.084.011.00 92Haverford Township49422245638258711.880.4911.391.66 Members of the Pennsylvania State police have been promoted to the rank of sergeant and 22 members have been promoted to the rank of corporal, Commissioner Frank Noonan announced. employeesTotal crimesCrime rate per 1,000Violent crimes per 1,000Property crimes per 1,000Law enforcement per 1,000 All I know is, hes got a uniform and a gun and I have to relate to him that way. 69Manor Township, Lancaster County2109024129211537.251.146.121.00 Afternoon Update: What's happening today? This is accomplished with only 19% of the police officers in the Commonwealth.[1][2]. Also receiving awards were: Cadet James P. Poliskiewicz, who earned the Daniel F. Dunn High Scholastic Award and the Charles B. Gesford High Pistol Award; Cadet Dakota R. Bish, the Col. Paul J. Chylak Memorial Driver Proficiency Award; and Cadet Robert F. Wareham, the John K. Schafer Memorial Physical Fitness Award. Safest Cities in Pennsylvania - 2021 | National Council For Home Safety 59Peters Township2213612135231476.640.546.101.04 CALEA's 446 standards address nine major law enforcement topics: role, responsibilities, and relationships with other agencies; organization, management, and administration; personnel structure; personnel process; operations; operational support; traffic operations; prisoner and court-related services; and auxiliary and technical services.[17]. Lieutenant Ustonofski was promoted to sergeant in 2020 and served as the patrol section supervisor at the Stroudsburg and Hazleton stations until he was appointed station commander at Bloomsburg.