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Senior Resource Fair on April 29th at LCBC Church

The Swatara Township Police Department will be hosting our 4th annual Senior Resource Fair on April 29th from 10am until 1pm at the LCBC Chu...
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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 ...
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Join the Team

The application period to apply for the position of Police Officer in Swatara Township has OPENED.  Application Information:The ap...
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Swatara 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...
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School 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...
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Reporting 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...
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Contact 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...
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Crime Mapping

See our most up-to-date crime information on the Community Crime Map! Follow the link below:https://communitycrimemap.com/...
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Business & 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...
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Accreditation

Since 2009 the Swatara Township Police Department is accredited by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC) an...
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News Feed

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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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Created Apr 26, 2026 / Updated Apr 27, 2026
UPDATE April 27, 2026: This investigation continues as additional has been received regarding this fatal accident.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Swatara Twp. Police Detective Patrick Corkle at 717-564-2550, by email pcorkle@swatarapolice.org or by submittin...
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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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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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Created Mar 6, 2026 / Updated Mar 20, 2026
The Swatara Township Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony was held on March 5, 2026. Several Officers were recognized for their hard work, dedication, and professionalism exhibited during the previous calendar year. Each of the awards represented a dedication by our Office...
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Mar 6, 2026
FEBRUARY 2026 MONTHLY COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORT WAS POSTED IN CRIMEWATCH UNDER THE COMMUNITY SERVICE / COMMUNITY SERVICE REPORTS TAB.  
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Mar 5, 2026
The Swatara Township Police Department   will begin aggressive-driving enforcement activities as part of a statewide wave running from March 16 through April 26, 2026. The law enforcement activities will be conducted throughout Swatara Township and Paxtang Borough.  ...
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