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Image for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
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Apr 16, 2026
Behind every call for help is a real person on the other end of the line. Someone who answers without hesitation, listens carefully, and helps bring order to what is often a chaotic or stressful moment. Our telecommunicators are the first step in every response, providing a ca...
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Image for Free Cable Gun Locks Available at Dallas Township Police Department
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Apr 16, 2026
The Dallas Township Police Department is offering free cable-style gun locks to promote safe firearm storage and help prevent accidental injury, theft, and misuse. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this resource as part of responsible firearm ownership. Securing fi...
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Apr 1, 2026
The Dallas Township Police Department was thrilled to take part in Read Across America Week, visiting first-grade classrooms at Wycallis Elementary School. Officers spent quality time with students, sharing captivating stories and emphasizing the significance of literacy in an...
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Image for Dallas HS Tournament Raises Funds for Child Advocacy Center
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Apr 1, 2026
The Dallas Township Police Department recently took part in the Dallas High School Cornhole Tournament, organized by the Student Council to raise funds for the Luzerne County Child Advocacy Center. The morning was filled with friendly competition, all in support of a vital cau...
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Image for Scammers Posing as PennDOT
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Mar 25, 2026
Public Safety Announcement: Beware of Scammers Posing as PennDOT The Dallas Township Police Department has received numerous complaints from residents, including our own officers, regarding a recent scam targeting individuals with fake traffic ticket notices. Scammers are send...
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Mar 20, 2026
Meteorological spring has arrived.  With that comes longer days, warmer weather, and increased activity throughout the community… along with a healthy dose of pollen. If you notice officers sneezing or squinting while on patrol, it’s not suspicious activity.  It’s si...
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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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