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Animal Complaints

Troubled by a barking dog, stray dog, road kill, wild animal, or any other type of complaint regarding an animal? We can help!

Our Animal Control Officer is trained to deal with a wide range of animal-related problems.

Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Contact our Animal Control Officer at 267-536-1100 ext. 1590

At all other times:
Contact the Police Radio Room at 267-536-1400 (non-emergency) or 9-1-1 (emergency) or contact us via our Web site.

Dog Licenses

Dogs are required to be licensed annually. Click here for a dog license application you can print out at home. Mail your completed appplication & fee to:

Montgomery County Treasurer
Courthouse
P.O. Box 311
Norristown, PA 19404-0311

Animal Laws

Confused about animal regulations in Abington Township? Click here for sections of the Abington Township Code relating to animals.

Community Resources

Low Cost Spay/Neuter

Forgotten Cats Willow Grove clinic, 215-219-8148
The Spayed Club
Spay and Save
Morris Animal Refuge
Friends of Animals
Spay USA

Vets

Dr. Joseph Fecher
729 Huntingdon Pike
Huntingdon Valley, PA 19046
215-379-2947

Hamilton Animal Hospital
1530 Easton Rd.
Roslyn, PA 19001
215-659-3611 

Hopewell Veterinary Hospital
640 Cedar Rd.
Jenkintown, PA 19046
215-379-2536 

Rau Animal Hospital
2135 Jenkintown Rd.
Glenside, PA 19038
215-884-0453 

Rockledge Veterinary Clinic
401 Huntingdon Pike
Rockledge, PA 19046
215-379-1677 

Emergency Clinics

Bucks County V.E.T.S.
978 Easton Rd.
Warrington, PA 18976
215-918-2200

Hickory Veterinary Hospital
2303 Hickory Rd.
Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
610-828-3054

Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Center
Emergency and Critical Care
Langhorne, PA 19047
215-750-7884

Shelters/Rescues

PETFINDER is a nationwide search site and the best way of finding rescues by zip code. However, be warned that not all rescues listed on Petfinder are legitimate non-profits or reputable rescues. Non-profits can be checked on the PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations website.  

Reputable, non-profit (501c3) rescue groups help ensure the best possible outcome when adopting or surrendering a pet. These groups have standard screening guidelines and adoption agreements and fees as well as veterinary documentation certifying spaying or neutering, testing for feline leukemia and aids, vaccinations, and treatment of parasites. Ask about their application process, adoption agreement, screening guidelines, vet services performed, declawing policy and any other concerns. Adoption fees required by legitimate non-profits reflect the cost of vet services and other care for the animal while the adoption agreement reflects a legally binding commitment. Always take all newly adopted animals for a vet visit immediately after adoption. If you have existing cats, keep new cats isolated for two weeks. If not tested, keep isolated until tested!

Be EXCEPTIONALLY cautious when adopting or surrendering pets through unknown sources, for example, newspaper ads or neighborhood signs. Ask rescues, shelters, or vets in the area if they know the person. If you are adopting a cat, always ask for an adoption contract and veterinary certification that services or treatments were performed. Contact the vet to verify. Never advertise your pets as “free to a good home”. Hoarders and bunchers (people sell animals to labs) prey on free pets.

Wildlife Rehab

Schuykill Wildlife Rehab Clinic, Phila, PA
Aark Wildlife Center, Newtown, PA
Wild Goose Chase, lists various wildlife rehabbers

Lost Pets

Missing Pet Network

 Animal Poison Control 1-888-426-4435

Other Resources

Alley Cat Allies
Best Friends
HSUS (Humane Society of the U.S.)
Cornell University Public Resources 

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Township residents may apply for permits to hold block parties by contacting the Community Policing Division at 267-536-1074. For approved permits, the Township will supply barricades to shut down motor vehicle traffic.

The following conditions apply to block party permit requests:

• A fee of $25 will be charged.
• Permit must be available for inspection during the block party.
• Marshall must be appointed to remove barricades and open the street for emergency vehicle traffic.
• Public property such as signs or fire hydrants may not be tampered with.
• Party holders must arrange for removal of litter & debris as soon as event is over.
• Loud music must be shut off by 10:00 P.M. Party attendees must be responsive to noise complaints.
• Permit holder must ensure that barricades, traffic cones and other items borrowed from Abington Township are secured for pickup by Township employees.
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Block Party Permit

Block Party List

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Children are our most precious resource. Each child deserves the chance to grow up free from neglect or physical, sexual and emotional abuse.

If you believe that a child is being abused, you have several options:

• You may contact the Juvenile Unit at the Abington Township Police Department at 267-536-1105
• You may submit an anonymous tip by clicking here
• You may call CHILDLINE, PA's toll-free Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-932-0313

Directions to Montgomery County Prison

Montgomery County Prison
60 Eagleville Road
Norristown, PA 19403
Phone: 610-630-9397

From Abington:

1.) Take Route 611 North to PA Turnpike
2.) Enter PA Turnpike westbound
3.) Exit PA Turnpike at I-476 (Blue Route) southbound
4.) Exit I-476 at exit #7, Norristown
5.) Merge onto West Ridge Pike
6.) West Ridge Pike becomes East Main Street
7.) East Main Street becomes West Main Street
8.) West Main Street becomes Ridge Pike/PA-363
9.) Turn left on Eagleville Road
10.) Turn right onto County property

From Doylestown:

1.) Take Route 611 south to PA Turnpike
2.) Enter PA Turnpike westbound
3.) Exit PA Turnpike at I-476 (Blue Route) southbound
4.) Exit I-476 at exit #7, Norristown
5.) Merge onto West Ridge Pike
6.) West Ridge Pike becomes East Main Street
7.) East Main Street becomes West Main Street
8.) West Main Street becomes Ridge Pike/PA-363
9.) Turn left on Eagleville Road
10.) Turn right onto County property

From North Philadelphia:

1.) Take US-1 Roosevelt Expressway South towards Valley Forge
2.) Take I-76W
3.) Take exit 26-A for US-202 North towards King of Prussia
4.) Continue on 202 North, exiting at the US-422 West ramp towards Pottstown
5.) Continue on 422 West, exiting at PA-363 towards Audobon/Trooper
6.) Continue on PA-363
7.) Turn left onto Eagleville Road

From Northeast Philadelphia:

1.) Take US-1 Roosevelt Boulvard South / becomes Roosevelt Expressway
2.) Take US-1 Roosevelt Expressway South towards Valley Forge
3.) Take I-76W
4.) Take exit 26-A for US-202 North towards King of Prussia
5.) Continue on 202 North, exiting at the US-422 West ramp towards Pottstown
6.) Continue on 422 West, exiting at PA-363 towards Audobon/Trooper
7.) Continue on PA-363
8.) Turn left onto Eagleville Road

From West Philadelphia:

1.) Take I-76 West
2.) Take exit 26-A for US-202 North towards King of Prussia
3.) Continue on 202 North, exiting at the US-422 West ramp towards Pottstown
4.) Continue on 422 West miles, exiting at PA-363 towards Audobon/Trooper
5.) Continue on PA-363
6.) Continue on PA-363
7.) Turn left onto Eagleville Road

District Court 38-1-05, 875 N. Easton Road
Phone: 215-885-4120

From Doylestown:

1.) Take Rt. 611 south
2.) Rt. 611 becomes Old York Road in Willow Grove
3.) Leave Rt. 611 by bearing to the right to take Easton Road south
4.) Turn left into District Court lot (just past Edge Hill Road intersection & Burger King)

From Norristown:

1.) Take PA Turnpike East
2.) Exit at Willow Grove onto Rt. 611 South
3.) Rt. 611 becomes Old York Road in Willow Grove
4.) Leave Rt. 611 by bearing to the right to take Easton Road south
5.) Turn left into District Court lot (just past Edge Hill Road intersection & Burger King)

From North Philadelphia:

1.) Take Broad Street north
2.) Turn left onto Stenton Avenue
3.) Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue / PA-309
4.) Take the ramp towards Glenside / PA-152
5.) Merge onto Easton Road northbound. Stay on Easton Road for approximately 2.5 miles.
6.) Turn right into District Court lot (just past Copper Beech Elementary School)

From Northeast Philadelphia:

1.) Take Cottman Avenue west
2.) Cottman Avenue becomes Township Line Road
3.) Continue west on Township Line Road
4.) Turn right to go north on Old York Road
5.) Turn left on Susquehanna Road
6.) Turn left on Edge Hill Road
7.) Turn left on Easton Road
8.) Turn left into District Court lot (just past Edge Hill Road intersection & Burger King)

From West Philadelphia:

1.) Take I-76 west towards Valley Forge
2.) Take Exit 34 for U.S. 1 North towards Roosevelt Blvd.
3.) Exit at Broad Street, Rt. 611
4.) Turn left onto Broad Street, Rt. 611 North
5.) Take Broad Street north
6.) Turn left onto Stenton Avenue
7.) Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue / PA-309
8.) Take the ramp towards Glenside / PA-152
9.) Merge onto Easton Road northbound. Stay on Easton Road for approximately 2.5 miles.
10.) Turn right into District Court lot (just past Copper Beech Elementary School)

Montgomery County Youth Center
540 Port Indian Road
Norristown, PA 19403-3502
Phone: 610-631-1893

From Abington:

1.) Take 611 North to PA Turnpike
2.) Enter PA Turnpike Westboud
3.) Exit at I-476 South (Blue Route)
4.) Leave I-476S at Exit 7 (Norristown)
5.) Merge onto West Ridge Pike
6.) West Ridge Pike becomes East Main St.
7.) East Main St. becomes West Main St. - continue for 2.2 miles
8.) Slight left turn onto Egypt Road - continue 0.6 miles
9.) Left onto Port Indian Road
10.) Left onto Youth Center Property

From Doylestown:

1.) Take 611 South to PA Turnpike
2.) Enter PA Turnpike Westboud
3.) Exit at I-476 South (Blue Route)
4.) Leave I-476S at Exit 7 (Norristown)
5.) Merge onto West Ridge Pike
6.) West Ridge Pike becomes East Main St.
7.) East Main St. becomes West Main St. - continue for 2.2 miles
8.) Slight left turn onto Egypt Road - continue 0.6 miles
9.) Left onto Port Indian Road
10.) Left onto Youth Center Property

From North Philadelphia:

1.) Take US-1 Roosevelt Expressway South towards Valley Forge
2.) Take I-76W
3.) Take exit 26-A for US-202 North towards King of Prussia
4.) Continue on 202 North, exiting at the US-422 West ramp towards Pottstown
5.) Continue on 422 West for 1.9 miles, exiting at PA-363 towards Audobon/Trooper
6.) Continue on PA-363
7.) Turn right onto Egypt Road
8.) Turn right onto Port Indian Road
9.) Turn left into Youth Center property

From Northeast Philadelphia:

1.) Take US-1 Roosevelt Boulvard South / becomes Roosevelt Expressway
2.) Take US-1 Roosevelt Expressway South towards Valley Forge
3.) Take I-76W
4.) Take exit 26-A for US-202 North towards King of Prussia
5.) Continue on 202 North, exiting at the US-422 West ramp towards Pottstown
6.) Continue on 422 West for 1.9 miles, exiting at PA-363 towards Audobon/Trooper
7.) Continue on PA-363
8.) Turn right onto Egypt Road
9.) Turn right onto Port Indian Road
10.) Turn left into Youth Center property

From West Philadelphia:

1.) Take I-76 West
2.) Take exit 26-A for US-202 North towards King of Prussia
3.) Continue on 202 North, exiting at the US-422 West ramp towards Pottstown
4.) Continue on 422 West for 1.9 miles, exiting at PA-363 towards Audobon/Trooper
5.) Continue on PA-363
6.) Turn right onto Egypt Road
7.) Turn right onto Port Indian Road
8.) Turn left into Youth Center property

From Doylestown:

1.) Take Rt. 611 south
2.) Rt. 611 becomes Old York Road in Willow Grove
3.) Continue south on Old York Road
4.) Turn right onto Guernsey Avenue (just below Abington Township Building)
5.) Take first driveway on right into District Court parking lot

From Norristown:

1.) Take PA Turnpike East
2.) Exit at Willow Grove onto Rt. 611 South
3.) Rt. 611 becomes Old York Road in Willow Grove
4.) Continue south on Old York Road
5.) Turn right onto Guernsey Avenue (just below Abington Township Building)
6.) Take first driveway on right into District Court parking lot

From North Philadelphia:

1.) Take Broad Street north to Old York Road.
2.) Bear right onto Old York Road
3.) Travel approximately 5 miles north on Old York Road
4.) Turn left on Guernsey Avenue (just past intersection of Susquehanna Road)
5.) Take first driveway on right into District Court parking lot

From Northeast Philadelphia:

1.) Take Cottman Avenue west
2.) Cottman Avenue becomes Township Line Road
3.) Continue west on Township Line Road
4.) Turn right to go north on Old York Road
5.) Turn left on Guernsey Avenue (just past intersection of Susquehanna Road)
6.) Take first driveway on right into District Court parking lot

From West Philadelphia:

1.) Take I-76 west towards Valley Forge
2.) Take Exit 34 for U.S. 1 North towards Roosevelt Blvd.
3.) Exit at Broad Street, Rt. 611
4.) Turn left onto Broad Street, Rt. 611 North
5.) Take Broad Street north to Old York Road.
6.) Bear right onto Old York Road
7.) Travel approximately 5 miles north on Old York Road
8.) Turn left on Guernsey Avenue (just past intersection of Susquehanna Road)
9.) Take first driveway on right into District Court parking lot

Directions to Montgomery County Courthouse, Swede & Airy Sts., Norristown, PA

From Abington:

1.) Take Old York Road (Rte. 611) north to PA Turnpike (I-276) Willow Grove Exchange
2.) Enter Turnpike westbound
3.) Exit onto I-476 (Blue Route) southbound
4.) Take Exit #7 Norristown onto West Ridge Pike
5.) West Ridge Pike becomes East Main Street
6.) Turn right onto Walnut Street
7.) Turn left onto East Penn Street
8.) Turn right onto Arch Street
9.) Turn left onto East Airy Street

From Doylestown:

1.) Take Rte. 611 South to PA Turnpike I-276 Willow Grove Interchange
2.) Enter Turnpike westbound
3.) Exit onto I-476 (Blue Route) southbound
4.) Take Exit #7 Norristown onto West Ridge Pike
5.) West Ridge Pike becomes East Main Street
6.) Turn right onto Walnut Street
7.) Turn left onto East Penn Street
8.) Turn right onto Arch Street
9.) Turn left onto East Airy Street

From North Philadelphia:

1.) Take I-76 West
2.) Exit at 26-A for 202 North, King of Prussia
3.) Merge onto West DeKalb Pike
4.) DeKalb Pike becomes Markley Street
5.) Turn right onto West Marshall Street
6.) Turn right onto Maris Street
7.) Turn right onto East Airy Street

From Northeast Philadelphia:

1.) Take Roosevelt Boulevard to I-76 West
2.) Take I-76 West
3.) Exit at 26-A for 202 North, King of Prussia
4.) Merge onto West DeKalb Pike
5.) DeKalb Pike becomes Markley Street
6.) Turn right onto West Marshall Street
7.) Turn right onto Maris Street
8.) Turn right onto East Airy Street

From West Philadelphia:

1.) Take I-76 West
2.) Exit at 26-A for 202 North, King of Prussia
3.) Merge onto West DeKalb Pike
4.) DeKalb Pike becomes Markley Street
5.) Turn right onto West Marshall Street
6.) Turn right onto Maris Street
7.) Turn right onto East Airy Street

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, APD stands ready to help. Police officers will respond quickly to domestic assaults, and will arrest abusers within the guidelines allowable by law. Officers will also assist victims in obtaining and enforcing protective court orders.

Additional resources for victims of domestic violence:

• Domestic Violence Support Group - Abington Hospital
  Phone: 215-481-2576
• Laurel House
  24-Hour Hotline: 800-642-3150
• National Domestic Violence Hotline
  Phone: 800-799-SAFE
• Women's Center of Montgomery County - Jenkintown Office
  Phone: 215-885-5020; Hotline: 800-773-2424
• Women's Center of Montgomery County
  Korean Hotline: 800-773-2424

Personnel from the Abington Township Police Department are available to do non-criminal fingerprinting for those who work or reside in the Township. Typically, such fingerprints are needed for purposes like employment and immigration applications.

Non-criminal fingerprinting is done at the following times only:

• Monday through Friday, 8 am to 3 pm

No appointment is necessary, but is strongly suggested that you call first to ensure someone is available to roll your fingerprints.

There is a $20 fee for the first card, $10 for each additional card..

If you need a copy of a police report for insurance or other reasons, we can help. A nonrefundable $15.00 fee will be assessed for this purpose. Reports are only available to individuals who are named somewhere on the report. In the case of minors, their parents or legal guardians may obtain a report on their behalf. Certain personal information appearing on the report may be obscured to protect the privacy of victims and other involved parties.

To obtain a copy of a report:

In Person - reports are available at the following times at our Records Room:

• Monday - Friday 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
• Saturday - 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
• Sunday - 9 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

By Mail - enclose a check or money order with your request, and send it to:

Abington Township Police Department
Records Room
1166 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001

Be sure to explain where and when the incident happened, as well as the type of case you are inquiring about.

Graffiti vandalism is an act that erodes the quality of life in a community. If left unabated, graffiti spreads and tends to attract other forms of blight and criminal behavior to neighborhoods. The Abington Police Department seeks to eradicate the ill effects of graffiti by:

a.) arresting and prosecuting the vandals who do the graffiti
b.) ensuring that the graffiti is removed as soon as possible

If you see graffiti in your neighborhood or are a victim, please call the Crime Prevention Unit at               267-536-1075         267-536-1075, or contact us via our Web site.

Individuals with permanent or temporary disabilities or severely disabled veterans may apply for Handicapped Parking Placards or Handicapped Registration Plates. Applications may be picked up at the reception area in the Abington Police Station, or click the links below to download forms from the PA Department of Transportation web site.

Upon completion, forms will need to be signed by a physician (or, in some limited cases) a police officer.

Completed forms should be mailed with applicable fee to:

PA Department of Transportation
Bureau of Motor Vehicles
P.O. Box 68268
Harrisburg, PA 17106-8268

Form MV-145A
Person with Disability Parking Placard Application

Form MV-145
Application for Person with Disability, Hearing Impaired, Disabled Veteran, or Severely Disabled Veteran Registration Plate or Person with Disability or Severely Disabled Veteran Motorcycle Plate Decal

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As a free service to Abington residents, the Abington Police Department will have a representative visit your home and conduct a home security survey.  The goal of the home security survey is to evaluate and provide recommendations for a homeowner to decrease their chances of becoming a victim of crime. The security survey of the home will include inspection of lighting, locks doors, windows and landscaping.  The time needed to conduct a survey is approximately 45 minutes and the resident must be present.

To schedule a survey, please call the Crime Prevention Unit at 267-536-1075 or contact us via the Abington Police web site.

Any citizen can file a complaint or an inquiry with the Abington Township Police Department. A citizen can file a complaint in writing, by telephone or in person at the Abington Township Police Department Headquarters, 1166 Old York Road, Abington, PA 19001 (267-536-1100). Click here to download PDF Complaint Form.

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When a complaint is filed, the following procedures are activated:

COMPLAINT INITIATION

When misconduct is observed or complaints/information relative to misconduct are received by a member of the Abington Township Police Department, the department member will immediately notify a supervisor. The supervisor will prepare a written report to be forwarded through the chain of command containing information received, observations, and action taken. The supervisor who first receives the information of the alleged violation will record all of the information at the time the complaint is received on a Complaint Against Department Member form and forward the complaint to the Office of the Chief of Police. The complainant will be asked to complete a written statement detailing the event and allegations of misconduct against the department member.

The Abington Township Police Department Chief of Police his/her designee will be contacted by the supervisor and informed of the complaint. The Chief of Police his/her designee will determine who will be responsible for conducting an investigation and assign a case number to the complaint. Some allegations will be referred to the member's supervisor for investigation. In more serious cases, the Chief of Police will assign an investigator.

INVESTIGATIVE PROCESS

The supervisor assigned to investigate a complaint against a department member will contact all complainants and witnesses as soon as possible. Every attempt will be made not to inconvenience complainants and witnesses. It is in everyone's best interest that the complainant is cooperative with the investigating officer so the complaint can be thoroughly investigated. The investigating supervisor may take written statements from complainants and witnesses. These statements will assist the investigator in reaching a fully factual conclusion to the investigation. The investigating supervisor will prepare a summary of the investigation and forward the findings to the Chief of Police.

TIME FRAME OF INVESTIGATIONS

The scope of the investigation will be determined by the seriousness of the allegation and by the number of persons involved. Investigations may take several weeks depending on the complexity of the case. Investigators will make every attempt to conduct personal interviews with complainants, witnesses or members while conducting the investigation. Every complaint is taken seriously. Investigations involving allegations of criminal misconduct may require the cooperation of other agencies. The investigation will be completed and final department action will be taken within 180 days of the filing of an initial report or within 180 days of the date the department first knew of the complaint. The Abington Township Chief of Police may grant an extension to the investigative period in cases where extenuating circumstances exist. The Abington Township Police Department will not arbitrarily delay an investigation.

DISCIPLINE PROCEDURES

When an investigation is completed, the investigator will forward a summary of the case to the Chief of Police. After reviewing the case file, the Chief of Police may decide if the case requires further investigation, recommend the case be closed with no further action merited, schedule the case for a disciplinary hearing, or recommend appropriate discipline.

If an investigation reveals department rules, regulations or directives have been violated, there are several forms of discipline which can occur. A member may receive an oral or written reprimand, or be suspended without pay, or be terminated.

If the allegations involve criminal conduct on the part of the member, an independent criminal investigation will be conducted with the appropriate federal, state, or county agency.

MEMBER RIGHTS

When an Abington Township Police Officer is the subject of an investigation which could result in discipline, the officer is afforded certain rights. A copy of any signed complaint will be provided to the member, who is the subject of the investigation. A member who receives discipline at the conclusion of a complaint investigation may appeal the decision.

An anonymous complaint will not be the sole basis for taking disciplinary action against an officer.

NOTIFICATION TO COMPLAINANT

When the investigation into a complaint is concluded, the complainant will be notified of the findings by letter. If there is disciplinary action of any sort, the letter will state that appropriate corrective measures are being taken.

Please be aware the Pennsylvania Crimes Code states it is a criminal offense for any person to knowingly furnish false information or to transmit false information to a public officer knowing there are no reasonable grounds that such incident or offense has been committed.

If you are a victim of a crime you need to make a police report. In some cases your insurance company will require a police report. Or perhaps you are concerned about a suspicious incident or hazardous condition that you wish to bring to the attention of the Abington Police.

There are several ways that you can make an official police report:

• In an emergency or hazardous situation, call 9-1-1. A police officer will be dispatched to the location you specify.
• For non-emergencies, call 215-884-2700. A police officer will be dispatched to the location you specify.
• You may make a report in person by coming into the Police Station. We are located at 1166 Old York Road.
• You may contact us via our web site. An APD representative will contact you to arrange for a report to be taken. At this time, however, you cannot complete an official report directly on our web site. We hope to add this feature at a later time.

The Abington Township Police Department has been recognized throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a pioneer in promoting child safety on the Internet. With so many of our kids going online these days, shouldn't you learn how to protect your children from pedophiles, hate groups, pornography, bomb-making recipes and other offensive material?

Trained Police Officers are available to make a presentation to your organization or group on internet safety.  Included are simple tips to keep your family safe from the predators that prowl the internet.  We encourage you as a family to discuss the dangers found on the internet as well as the positive aspects of this powerful tool.  Software will be available for purchase that will allow you, in the privacy of you home, check your computer for inappropriate content.  For additional information contact the Community Policing Division Commander at               267-536-1077         267-536-1077.

Pennsylvania General Assembly has determined that public safety will be enhanced by making information about registered sex offenders available to the public through the Internet.   Knowledge whether a person is a registered sex offender could be a significant factor in protecting yourself, your family members, or persons in your care from recidivist acts by registered sex offenders.  Public access to information about registered sex offenders is intended solely as a means of public protection.

Pursuant to the provisions of Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law, 42 Pa. C.S.§ 9791 et seq., the State Police have established a web page to provide timely information to the public on registered sex offenders who reside, attend school, are employed/carry on a vocation, within this Commonwealth.

Pennsylvania’s Megan’s Law, 42 Pa. C.S. § 9799.1, requires the State Police maintain a registry of persons who reside, work/carry on a vocation, within the Commonwealth and who have either been convicted of, entered a plea of guilty to, or been adjudicated delinquent of certain sex offenses in Pennsylvania or another jurisdiction.  Additionally, the Pennsylvania State Police are required to make certain information on registered sex offenders available to the public through an Internet website.  To view this website, go to: http://www.pameganslaw.state.pa.us/entrypage.aspx and follow the directions.

 When viewing the information on this website, please be advised that:

 The information contained on this website has been provided by the registrant and/or other entities.

• Some of the information contained on this website may be outdated or inaccurate.
• This website is not a comprehensive listing of every person who has ever committed a sex offense in Pennsylvania.
• The only way to positively identify a person posted on the Internet website as a sex offender is to compare the offender’s fingerprints against the fingerprints taken at the time of arrest or incarceration.
• If you have a reasonable belief that any of the information on this website is outdated or incorrect, please contact the Megan’s Law Section of the Pennsylvania State Police at               1-866-771-3170         1-866-771-3170.

If your group would like to arrange a tour of APD, contact Community Service Supervisor Dave Rondinelli or by phone at (267) 536-1074. We can accommodate groups of 15 or less. The tour lasts approximately 45 minutes, and is by appointment only.

You're driving along one day when your attention is caught by a flash of red and blue lights in your rearview mirror, followed by a signal from a police officer to pull over.

You've received a traffic citation.

We know it's never pleasant for a citizen to be ticketed. But for everyone's safety, Abington P.D. takes its responsibility for enforcement of traffic laws seriously. When cited, you have two options.

You may plead guilty by contacting the District Court listed on the citation and arranging payment of the fine and costs.

You may plead not guilty by contacting the District Court listed on the citation and arranging a date for a hearing before the District Justice. The officer who issued you the citation will also appear at your hearing. You may be required by the District Court to post the amount of your fine and costs prior to your day in court. You will receive these funds back following the hearing if you are found not guilty.

District Courts covering Abington Township are:

38-1-04
Hon. Joseph Dougherty, 1440 Old York Road, Abington, (215) 887-2362. Click here for directions.

38-1-05
Hon. Juanita Price, 875 N. Easton Road, Glenside, PA (215) 885-4120. Click here for directions.

If your complaint is about an immediately hazardous traffic condition, call Police Radio by dialing 9-1-1.

If you are concerned about traffic patterns, signage, speeding, or other issues, contact our Traffic Enforcement Officer at 267-536-1078.

Thanks to cooperation from the Abington School District and local private and parochial schools, the Abington Township Police Department has been a leader in promoting a safe environment for learning.

Full-time School Resource Officers are assigned to both the Abington Junior and Senior High School, while specially-trained Abington Police Officers teach D.A.R.E. at each public and parochial elementary school as well as several private schools.

In addition, a safe schools tip line (1-877-APD-TIPS) allows students an opportunity to anonymously alert APD to concerns regarding potential violence.

Remember, always drive more carefully under wet or slippery conditions!

An Abington Township Ordinance adopted in 1993 designates a snow emergency whenever:

• Two or more inches of snow fall in a 24-hour period, or
• at the discretion of the Chief of Police, based on his assessment of the prevailing level of snow and ice hazards

When a snow emergency is declared:

• Vehicles may not remain parked on snow emergency routes (see list below). Vehicles left on the designated snow emercgency routes will be towed and may be cited
• Vehicles operated on snow emergency routes must be adequately equipped so as to maintain traction and keep moving.

Snow Emergency Routes:

• Old York Road from Moreland to Township Line
• Huntingdon Pike from Moreland to Philadelphia Border
• Fitzwatertown Road from Susquehanna to Moreland
• North Hills Avenue from Fitzwatertown to Moreland
• Highland Avenue from Old York Road to Mt. Carmel
• Easton Road from Mt. Carmel to Moreland
• Old Welsh Road from North Hills to Valley
• Susquehanna Road from Fitzwatertown to Huntingdon Pike
• Moreland Road from Kimball to Edge Hill
• Jenkintown Road from North Hills to Highland
• Mt. Carmel Avenue from North Hills to Highland
• Township Line Road from Old York to Fillmore
• Valley Road from Susquehanna to Lower Moreland border

Abington residents are often concerned about unwanted solicitors knocking on their door. Solicitors often have questions about local ordinances governing their activities.

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The Special Police Unit has a distinguished seventy-year history of service to the Abington community. In fact the unit now referred to as the Special Police found its origins as the pre-World War II Civil Defense Corps. Today, the Special Police Unit is comprised twenty four men and women who volunteer their time, efforts and expertise in service to Abington Township.

Each year, Special Police Officers donate thousands of unpaid, volunteer hours in assistance to regular Abington Police officers. Special Police routinely may be found personnel directing pedestrian and vehicular traffic at the scene of community events, sporting events, and at many houses of worship in Abington. In addition to these functions, the Special Police respond and assist at major incidents such as fires, floods, and during severe storms.

For more information about the Special Police or to volunteer, click here.

The Abington Police Department is proud to join the efforts of area colleges and universities by offering non-paid internships for students majoring in Criminal Justice or related fields. An internship with the Abington Police Department offers students an opportunity to observe and work in all Divisions of the Department and assess the police profession first hand.

The Abington Police Field Intern Program runs for 12 weeks.  Typical experiences may include:

• Community Policing Division
• Communications Center
• Investigations (Detective Division)
• K-9 Unit
• Traffic Enforcement
• Patrol ride-alongs

Students will be required to complete a project during their internship that is assigned by the intern monitor.  Throughout the program, the intern's progress will be monitored and guided by an assigned officer.  This officer will also serve as the point of contact for the intern and the intern's faculty advisor.

Interested students can call the Crime Prevention Unit at 267-536-1075 or contact us via the Abington Police web site.  Consideration is given on a first come, first served basis.