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Image for Officer Gina Kotowski Receives 2026 Community Involvement Award
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Mar 10, 2026
Officer Gina Kotowski of the Dallas Township Police Department was recently honored with the 2026 Community Involvement Award at the Back Mountain Chamber’s Annual Award Ceremony. Officer Kotowski was nominated in recognition of the relationships she has built throughout the c...
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Image for Chief of Police Douglas Higgins Retires After 35 Years of Dedicated Service
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Mar 10, 2026
After 35 years of dedicated service to the residents of Dallas Township, Chief of Police Douglas Higgins has officially retired from the Dallas Township Police Department. Chief Higgins first pinned on a Dallas Township Police badge in 1991 as a patrol officer, beginning a car...
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Image for Scam Alert: Protect Yourself from Government Impersonation Scams
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Feb 26, 2026
The Dallas Township Police Department is warning residents of an increase in reported scam attempts involving individuals impersonating government officials or agencies. These scams often target unsuspecting victims, attempting to deceive them into providing sensitive informat...
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Image for We'll Come to You – Meeting with Masonic Village Residents
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Created Feb 12, 2026 / Updated Feb 26, 2026
We would like to thank the residents of Masonic Village for inviting Assistant Chief Feeney to meet and discuss traffic concerns along Country Club Road. We truly appreciate the opportunity to have a direct, face-to-face conversation about the issues impacting your community. ...
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Image for Hoagies for Heroes Marks Wawa Grand Opening in Dallas Township
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Jan 28, 2026
On January 15, 2026, the Dallas Township Police Department participated in the Hoagies for Heroes competition during the grand opening of Wawa in Dallas Township. The event brought together the Township’s first responder agencies, including the Dallas Township Police Departmen...
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Image for Winter Parking Ordinance: Plan Ahead for Weekend Storm
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Jan 23, 2026
With a significant winter storm forecasted to hit our area later this weekend, the Dallas Township Police Department reminds residents of the Winter Parking Ordinance. As snow is expected to begin after midnight, please ensure your vehicle is parked off Township-maintained roa...
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Image for Community Outreach: Officer Zielinski Teaches Tiger Scouts about Personal Safety and Emergency Preparedness
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Jan 22, 2026
The Dallas Township Police Department is grateful to Tiger Scout Pack 106 for inviting Officer Zielinski to speak with scouts about essential safety topics. During the visit, the scouts learned valuable lessons on how to handle unsafe situations using the "Shout, Run, Tell" ap...
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Image for 2nd Cornhole Tournament Raises $6,000 to Support Local Families
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Jan 19, 2026
Thanks to the tremendous success of our 2nd Annual Cornhole Tournament held in November 2025, $6,000 was raised to directly support local families in need. This community-driven event brought together residents throughout the Back Mountain, competitive cornhole players, local ...
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Image for Dallas Township Police Department Wishing You A New Year.
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Created Dec 29, 2025 / Updated Dec 31, 2025
New Year, Safe Roads: A Message from the Dallas Township Police Department As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new, the Dallas Township Police Department reminds you to prioritize safety on our roads. With celebrations and gatherings taking place throughout the ...
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Image for Counterfeit Bill Alert for Local Businesses
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Dec 8, 2025
The Dallas Township Police Department has received reports of counterfeit $50 bills circulating in our area. These bills are older-style designs, which means many people may not immediately recognize the differences. To protect your business, please take a few extra moments to...
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