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Image for Joint Statement by Montgomery County District Attorney and the Polices Chiefs Association
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Created Feb 13, 2026 / Updated Feb 17, 2026
Joint Statement by Montgomery County District Attorney and the Police Chiefs Association
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Image for Community Awareness Post: Do you have a 9 p.m. Routine? Don't become an easy target for would be thieves
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Created Oct 17, 2023 / Updated Apr 8, 2026
Lower Gwynedd Township and nearby areas have experienced a series of vehicle break-ins recently in the overnight hours. To help prevent further incidents, you might consider adopting the "9 p.m. routine." This routine involves residents making a habit of checking that their ve...
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Apr 6, 2026
Shapiro Administration Reminds Drivers to Put the Phone Away or Pay a Fine   Effective this June, drivers convicted under Paul Miller’s Law will pay a fine.   Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)...
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Image for The Lower Gwynedd Township Police are hiring for a crossing guard!!
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Created Mar 24, 2026 / Updated Mar 31, 2026
The Lower Gwynedd Township Police Department is hiring for the position of Crossing Guard. The crossing guard is a Monday to Friday position during the school year. The crossing guard will handle 2 separate crossings; both are in the morning as well as the afternoon. The first...
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Mar 23, 2026
Residents in Lower Gwynedd Township and other surrounding communities have asked questions about how Bus Patrol works. Here is a link that will take you to The Bus Patrol Safety Program and answer some questions that you may have. https://buspatrol.com/pa/
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Mar 2, 2026
With the weather starting to warm up soon, more and more people will be out and about. When it comes to E Bikes, know the laws regarding who can ride them and where.
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Feb 21, 2026
With the possibility of more than 2 inches of snow coming to the area this upcoming Sunday February 22nd, The Police Department wants to remind township residents that in a snow emergency you must remove your vehicles from the street if you have a driveway, parking lot, etc. H...
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Feb 20, 2026
On Saturday February 21, 2026 the Ambler Area Runners Club Frost Bite 5 Miler will be taking place in the area of The Wissahickon High School. This race will go into parts of Ambler Borough and back into Lower Gwynedd Township. Commuters should be advised that Penllyn Pike tra...
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Feb 12, 2026
With E bikes becoming a very popular way for people to get around the community, many people do not know or understand the laws surrounding these modes of transportation. Please check with local laws regarding proper and lawful usage.
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Feb 4, 2026
As an accredited police department, LGPD is committed to continuous improvement and transparency. Following the previously held public discussion, the staffing analysis and operational review conducted by Certus, a public safety consulting firm, has now been completed. The ful...
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