Please join us in celebrating Lieutenant Ashley Baluh, who was promoted from her previous rank of Sergeant during the Swatara Township Board of Commissioners meeting on October 7, 2026! 

Lt. Baluh was hired by the Swatara Township Police Department on July 5^th of 2006. She was promoted to the rank of Sergeant on May 9^th of 2018. She has distinguished herself over the course of her career by serving as a Certified Drug Recognition Expert, the Detective Sergeant in charge of the Swatara Township Police Special Victims Unit, the Administrative Sergeant, the Right to Know Officer, and as our Compliance Officer. She also served with distinction as a Detective with the Dauphin County Drug Task Force.

She has been decorated with several departmental awards including the Life Saving Award, the Award of Merit, the Team Achievement Award, and was recognized as the Officer of the Year in 2009. 

Sgt. Baluh is currently enrolled in the prestigious Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from West Chester University in Political Science, minoring in Criminal Justice. She also holds a Master of Public Administration from the same University.

Special thanks go out to the Honorable Magisterial District Judge Kenneth A. Lenker who administered the Oath of Office. We appreciate you very much, Judge!

Congratulations, Lieutenant!