The Abington Police Department is organized into four major divisions, each commanded by a Lieutenant.

Patrol Division: responsible for uniformed and plainclothes patrol duties, bicycle patrol, traffic enforcement, accident investigation, emergency response, K-9, SWAT Team, and crisis negotiation.

Detective Division: responsible for criminal investigations, forensics, drug investigations, intelligence, evidence management, applicant background checks, and juvenile crime investigations.

Community Policing Division: responsible for crime prevention, youth-oriented, and community-based initiatives, D.A.R.E., Youth Aid Panel, Police Athletic League, linkage with community groups.

Administrative Division: responsible for budgeting, personnel, data processing, facilities management, purchasing, statistics, communications.


APD Command Staff:

Chief of Police William J. Kelly
Phone: 267-536-1061

Deputy Chief John A. Livingood, Detectives
Phone: 267-536-1113

Lt. Dennis McCauley, Administration
Phone: 267-536-1060

Lt. Michael Webb, Patrol
Phone: 267-536-1065

Lt. Thomas McNamara, A Platoon
Phone: 267-536-1093

Lt. Steven Hochwind, B Platoon
Phone: 267-536-1095

Lt. George Megelsh, C Platoon
Phone: 267-536-1070

Lt. Karl Knott, D Platoon
Phone: 267-536-1094

Lt. Earl Saurman, Training
Phone: 267-536-1099

Sgt. Daniel Buckley, Community Policing
Phone: 267-536-1077


Public Safety Support Services

Emergency Management & Planning Unit (EMAP): EMAP's mission is the development and maintenance of a comprehensive plan to prepare for, respond to, and recover from all types of large scale emergencies that might occur within Abington Township. This is accomplished by coordinating various Township departments, volunteer units, regional partners, and other organizations that would have a role in any major incident.

Ed Momorella
EMAP Coordinator
267-536-1087

Fire Marshal's Office: The Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for investigating the cause and origin of all fires in the Township and serves as the coordinating office for the five volunteer fire companies serving our community. The Fire Marshal is also responsible for enforcing the Township's Fire Prevention Code and all regulations governing the transportation, storage, and handling of hazardous materials.

Kenneth Clark
Fire Marshal
267-536-1089