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Welcome to Swatara Township
Welcome to the Swatara Township Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this ...
Read MoreJoin the Team
The application period to apply for the position of Police Officer in Swatara Township has OPENED. Application Information:The ap...
Read MoreSwatara Township Police Department building renovations
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve our facilities, the Swatara Township Police Department will be undergoing renovations starting Fri...
Read MoreSchool Bus Safety Program
The Swatara Township Police Department has partnered with the Central Dauphin School District and BusPatrol to launch a new School Bus Safet...
Read MoreReporting of Incidents and Tips
Over the course of the past couple of years, we have received several CrimeWatch submissions for crimes in progress. Our CrimeWatch pa...
Read MoreContact Us
If you need a police officer to be dispatched to your location or to call you on the telephone, please contact Dauphin County Communications...
Read MoreCrime Mapping
See our most up-to-date crime information on the Community Crime Map! Follow the link below:https://communitycrimemap.com/...
Read MoreBusiness & Resident Camera Registry
In an effort to collaborate better with the community, the Swatara Township Police Department is asking all residents and business with came...
Read MoreAccreditation
Since 2009 the Swatara Township Police Department is accredited by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC) an...
Read MoreSupport our Police signs now with photos of our K9's and log...
Swatara Township Police continue to receive an outpouring of support from our community. In a way to assist our residents with sh...
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May 15, 2026
At the 2026 District Attorney's Awards Ceremony, Dauphin County DA Fran Chardo presented Lt. Dennis Krahling with the Detective Willie Holland Memorial Award for Outstanding Career Service as a Police Officer ! This award honors Lt. Krahling's 25+ year career with the Swatara ...
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Created May 10, 2026 / Updated May 12, 2026
UPDATE 05/12/2026 This investigation continues as additional information continues to be developed through various means including cooperating witnesses. Our Detectives have determined that this shooting occurred at a party following the Harrisburg High School prom invol...
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May 8, 2026
The Swatara Township Police Department will be participating in the statewide Click It or Ticket enforcement wave, which begins on May 11th. These special enforcement details are grant funded and will run through June 29th. Our officers will be targeting seat belt ...
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May 5, 2026
A popular game among high school students, known as "Senior Assassin," has raised concerns for the safety of students and community members. The game is played outside of school hours and away from school property but has been reported to be causing disruptions and posing risk...
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May 1, 2026
APRIL 2026 MONTHLY COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT WAS POSTED IN CRIMEWATCH UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICE / COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORTS TAB.
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Case
Created Apr 26, 2026 / Updated May 12, 2026
UPDATE May 8, 2026: The Swatara Township Police Department would like to announce an arrest in connection with this fatal hit-and-run crash investigation: On April 25, 2026, Officers were dispatched to the scene after a pedestrian was struck and killed by a white SUV, which fl...
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Apr 17, 2026
MARCH 2026 MONTHLY COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT WAS POSTED IN CRIMEWATCH UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICE / COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORTS TAB.
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Event
Apr 15, 2026
On April 28th from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. join Superintendent Stauffer and some of our finest for light conversation, coffee, and DONUTS! We've partnered with our friends at Dunkin' Donuts located at 900 Eisenhower Boulevard to host the event.&...
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Apr 8, 2026
On April 7, 2026, the Lions and Tigers of Saint Catherine's Cub Scout Pack 23 made a trip to the Swatara Township Police Department. Cpl. Pokrop and Supt. Stauffer provided the Pack with a tour of a marked police cruiser and the police station. We also had a great talk ab...
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Event
Mar 9, 2026
On March 19th from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. join Superintendent Stauffer and some of our finest for light conversation and coffee! We've partnered with our friends at Target located at 4600 High Pointe Boulevard to host the event. We hope to...
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