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Registration is OPEN for the Eastern Montgomery County Citiz...

UMPD is teaming up with Hatboro Police Department, Lower Moreland Township Police Department and Horsham Township Police Department for...
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Registration is OPEN for the 2026 UMPD Junior Police Academy...

Registration is OPEN for the 2026 UMPD Junior Police Academy! Spots fill up fast, so register at uppermorelandrec.com TODAY!Questions? Email...
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Whitehall Drive Speed Study

The Upper Moreland Police Department Traffic Safety Unit completed a study on Whitehall Drive in response to a citizen concern for excessive...
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UMPD WELCOMES THREE POLICE ACADEMY CADETS!

The Upper Moreland Police Department is proud to introduce three new members to our ranks. Tom Lynch, James Kelly and Michael Reynolds (left...
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THEFTS FROM VEHICLES! Don't be a victim!

In recent weeks, Upper Moreland Township has experienced an uptick in thefts from vehicles. Thefts have been reported in multiple neighborho...
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Important Reminder - School Zone Safety!

We're just over one month into the 2024-2025 school year and the Upper Moreland Police Department remains steadfast in keepin...
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UMPD WELCOMES NEW CHIEF AND PATROL OFFICER!

On October 7, 2024, the Upper Moreland Township Police Department welcomed two new members - Chief J. Scott Bendig and Officer Joseph Halbhe...
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Lock Your Car, Take Your Keys

Auto theft, including carjackings, is a real risk. Help keep our community safe by locking your car, taking your keys, and staying alert to ...
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UMPD SERGEANT COMPLETES RIGOROUS DRUG RECOGNITION EXPERT SCH...

UMPD is proud to announce that Sgt. James Robb recently graduated from Pennsylvania Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) School #32, which was held...
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UMPD THANKS RESIDENTS FOR MAKING DRUG TAKE BACK/FOOD DRIVE A...

On behalf of officers of the Upper Moreland Police Department and the Upper Moreland Police Benevolent Association, we'd like to extend our ...
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Image for Bus Patrol - What is it and how can you steer clear of this serious violation?
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Created Apr 18, 2023 / Updated Dec 19, 2023
It's no secret - the safety of the children in Upper Moreland Township is a primary concern for the community.  That's why the Upper Moreland Police Department puts such a strong emphasis on meeting with our younger population, educating them on ways to kee...
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Image for TERWOOD ROAD CLOSED BETWEEN YORK ROAD AND EDGE HILL ROAD
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Mar 17, 2026
UPDATE 12:45PM - TERWOOD ROAD IS NOW CLOSED BETWEEN YORK ROAD AND EDGE HILL ROAD DUE TO MULTIPLE UTILITY POLES ACROSS THE ROADWAY. PECO HAS NOT GIVEN AN ETA FOR REPAIRS. ******************* 9:45AM - TERWOOD CONTINUES TO BE CLOSED BETWEEN YORK ROAD AND HUNTINGDON ROAD. PECO HAS...
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Mar 16, 2026
UMPD is teaming up with  Hatboro Police Department , Lower Moreland Township Police Department and Horsham Township Police Department for the Eastern Montgomery County Citizens Police Academy! This program will give residents a behind the scenes look at how local police d...
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Mar 16, 2026
Registration is OPEN for the 2026 UMPD Junior Police Academy! Spots fill up fast, so register at uppermorelandrec.com TODAY! Questions? Email pcordura@uppermoreland.org. 
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Feb 4, 2026
UMPD is requesting assistance to identify the pictured male, who committed retail theft at a local business. He left the area in a grey SUV. If you can identify him, please contact Officer Halbherr at jhalbherr@uppermoreland.org or by calling 215-657-4700. Tips can also be sub...
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Jan 28, 2026
UPDATE 5:10pm: Mill Road is now open.    MILL ROAD WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN YORK ROAD AND EASTON ROAD FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME DUE TO A HOUSE FIRE. PLEASE AVOID THE AREA AND USE AN ALTERNATE ROUTE. 
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Image for UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP BUILDING - DELAYED OPENING MONDAY JANUARY 26
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Jan 25, 2026
Due to the storm, the Upper Moreland Township Building will open at noon on Monday, January 26.  There will be no Committee Meetings on Monday evening.  All agenda items will continue to the Monday, February 9 Committee Meeting.
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Image for UPPER MORELAND TOWNSHIP DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY FOR UPCOMING STORM
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Jan 23, 2026
Snow Emergency Declared beginning Sunday, January 25, 2026 12:01AM  Upper Moreland Township has declared a snow emergency starting Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 12:01 AM until Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM. No parking is allowed on designated snow emergency routes dur...
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Image for Annual Hatboro Holiday Parade THIS SUNDAY!
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Nov 17, 2025
Please be advised of road closures for this Sunday’s Hatboro Holiday Parade.  On Sunday November 23, 2025 , the Greater Hatboro Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual holiday parade  from 2:00 PM to 4:00 Pm along  York Road from Summit Avenue to Newingto...
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Oct 2, 2025
Join UMPD at the Family Fall Fair this Saturday, October 4th, from 2pm until 4pm at the Upper Moreland Middle School!   Detective Bouldin will be on hand with free child identification kits! Be sure to stop by and say hi to Officer Snyder and K9 Maximus!   Many thank...
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