All were recognized at a promotion ceremony on November 15. In January 1988, the State Police changed the color of its uniforms from all green to all grey, PSP troopers wore dark grey uniforms that confused them with Pennsylvania State Constables. [29], Trooper Ryan Luckenbaugh was sentenced by Judge Scott A. Evans to 9 to 22 months in county prison on his official oppression, simple assault and harassment convictions. 47Lower Makefield Township3276810219422296.990.316.681.28 195Hanover15653494372848631.053.1327.921.79 157Plymouth Township, Montgomery County17756264485347426.701.4625.232.98 Harrisburg, PA - Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker announced the promotions of 55 members of the Pennsylvania State Police to the rank of corporal during a ceremony today at Bishop McDevitt High School. Troop Commander, such as Troop B, encompassing several Stations, or Division Director. This is by no means a complete list, merely a sampling of the breakdown. 142Lower Paxton Township49296876656575215.251.7613.491.32 1Penn Township, Westmoreland County1929730123311.611.550.051.19 113Logan Township12364161371815312.371.2911.081.46 125Manheim Township40395505567660615.001.2413.761.88 182Coal Township10329571631222021.305.5215.781.16 11Adams Township, Butler County1410534614493.470.213.260.99 State police look to bolster ranks in new budget - pennlive.com The PSP Aviation Section consists of thirty-five trooper pilots and three full-time mechanics, using eight law enforcement specific Bell 407 GX helicopters and six airplanes statewide. The inability or refusal of local police or sheriffs' offices to enforce the law, directly influenced the signing of Bill 278. Please enable scripts and reload this page. In addition to the minor detail changes, senior officers wear the four-button military coat for "Class A" functions. For more information about the Pennsylvania State police, visit www.psp.pa.gov. Upper Providence Township, Delaware County, Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County. 63Tredyffrin Township2957512238482508.450.418.051.62 Lets examine Pennsylvanias 5 safest municipalities, all of which are designated as townships. Commanding officer of a whole Troop or Bureau. 67State College5878120448714687.960.347.621.21 . if (displaymode==0) A gold-colored state coat of arms on the left collar and the officer's rank on the right collar. , Ranks, insignia, and After 1927, troopers were allowed to marry after they had completed their first two-year enlistment if they had approval from the police, The PSP were featured in the sixth-season, Multiple PSP troopers and the department were featured in the, PSP Criminal Investigators were featured in the first-season episode of TV series, PSP featured extensively, including fairly accurate depictions of uniforms and vehicles, in the film, This page was last edited on 23 April 2023, at 23:50. 100West Chester20299373096434617.051.8215.223.15 152Pottsville13529442272427120.033.2516.781.77 The PSP trademark item is the campaign-style hat with the chin strap worn in the front under the chin on the winter campaign hat (as opposed to most agencies that wear the strap of the campaign hat behind the head). 194Spring Garden Township13120513392239029.733.8925.841.68 "Smokey Bear" hat is replaced with a military style service cap with a gold-colored Commonwealth seal and a gold-colored strap, with Captains and above having the distinctive, Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards, The PSP was patterned after a military organization and PSP troopers have sometimes been referred to as "Soldiers of the Law." 87West Goshen Township23160342233625711.101.479.631.55 Laurel Harry, Randy Padfield, Major General Mark Schindler, Tom. document.all.external.src=inputurl Commander of an Area, such as Area III, encompassing several Troops, or Bureau Director. 37Horsham Township266157190481977.400.267.141.80 More dry than wet overall, but still cool and unsettled. explosion occurred at a chocolate factory, Diamond Credit Union breaks ground on new branch in Berks County, Eight inducted into Berks County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Berks food safety inspections found slimy, moldy apple slices for sale and evidence of rodents in cabinets at another place, Primary election 2023: What you need to know about voting by mail in Berks, Kitten season ramps up heartache, another Berks group tackling trapping and sterilizing stray, feral, community cats with TNR, Berks police department on the lookout for motorists for speeding in Route 422 work zone, Aerosmith announces farewell tour; will kick off in Philadelphia, Renewed peace sculpture unveiled in Reading City Park, Boyertown, Kutztown University grad Jerome Kapp invited to New York Jets rookie mini-camp [updated], Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. As of 2006, it has 4,545 state troopers and more than 1,600 civilian support staff. Pennsylvania State Police Seized $16M in Illegal Drugs in First Quarter 2023 April 13, 2023 Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) seized approximately $16 million in cocaine, methamphetamines, heroin, fentanyl, marijuana and o. Pennsylvania State Police Seeks Applicants for Annual Youth Camp April 12, 2023 74Slate Belt Regional1245135992313410.762.817.951.85 The uniform worn by PSP troopers is unique within Pennsylvania. 135Abington Township, Montgomery County556314494910999317.850.7917.061.96 119Emmaus1149071642217114.880.6114.271.91 A largely administrative role. The PSP is one of only a handful of state police agencies that do not wear badges on their uniforms. State Trooper Position Information - Pennsylvania State Police Married men were initially barred from becoming state troopers. For more information about the Pennsylvania State police, visit www.psp.pa.gov. The OC pepper spray and ASP baton holders are open top. 209Darby107021493461849546.2513.9232.331.68. else{ I cover police news and transportation. 172Penn Hills411431696745384320.494.1116.381.29 This camp is not for troubled youth, rather those interested in careers in law enforcement. 130Dunmore12933231692019214.851.7813.071.55 The Allegheny County township of 13.3K is located near Pittsburgh and logged just 3 violent crimes in 2018, for a rate of 0.23 offenses per 1,000. 100 join the ranks of the Pennsylvania State Police PA 17033, 2022 Pennsylvania State Police. This distinction was awarded to the Pennsylvania State Police on July 31, 1993, by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA), an independent, non-profit organization based in Fairfax, Virginia. 31McCandless284755140301455.090.184.921.05 //else if win2 already exists [28], In March, 2014 Trooper Barry M Seafoss, Jr. pleaded guilty to killing a woman while driving drunk in 2012. Then we transformed the total crime rate variable so that the skewness was reduced and normalized. PSP Commissioner Jeffrey Miller said he was afraid people would mistake the Crawford/Erie group for actual state troopers. He was promoted to corporal in 2009, sergeant in 2013, and lieutenant in 2017. All I know is, hes got a uniform and a gun and I have to relate to him that way. Trooper Joshua Ravel from the York barracks was charged with DUI while on duty after he showed up for his shift and drove from York to Lancaster and back for a special assignment. 161Altoona438401656866685119.413.7615.651.51 Safest Cities in Pennsylvania - 2021 | National Council For Home Safety 121Falls Township, Bucks County33854424486149014.471.2413.231.80 The PSP was nationally recognized as the premiere state police agency in the early years of the 20th century. [22][23], In September, 2007, Trooper Kevin Foley was arrested for the murder of a dentist, Dr. John Yelenic, in Blairsville, Pennsylvania. I also write a column focused on those issues. Troopers must make responsible decisions and take the appropriate corrective action without the benefit of close supervision. He retired when charges were brought against him. State troopers from. State police ranks are cadet, trooper, corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel. A blood draw test showed his blood alcohol content to be .086. Supervisor of Troopers. She was promoted to corporal in 2016 and sergeant in 2018. Cadet Eric J. Smith from Littlestown, Adams County, spoke on behalf of the cadet class. . var displaymode=0 Oversee patrol, criminal investigation, or other units on a daily basis. Rounding out the top 5 is Upper Gwynedd Township, a Philadelphia suburb connected to the larger city by rail that logged less than 10 violent crimes in 2018. Keystone State. A week later, at least one member of the police department was involved in the fatal shooting of a man following a brief police pursuit in Wyomissing. West Reading police chief steps down but will remain on force State police ranks are cadet, trooper, corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, major, lieutenant colonel, and colonel. Up until 1963, married men were not allowed to apply to the state police, and active troopers had to seek permission from their superior officer to get married. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. Roosevelt was outspoken in his admiration for the Pennsylvania State Police, having this to say, "The Pennsylvania State Police are a spirited force not to be bought, bent, confused, alarmed or exhausted",[3] and "I feel so strongly about them that the mere fact a man is honorably discharged from this force would make me at once, and without hesitation, employ him for any purpose needing courage, prowess, good judgment, loyalty, and entire trustworthiness. A black "woolly-pully" sweater is worn optionally by members in cold weather. The Pennsylvania State Police utilizes the SIG Sauer P227[11][12] semiautomatic pistol chambered in .45 ACP as their service pistol. Divisions of the force are called ", PSP troopers do not wear badges on their uniforms, which reminds them that their conduct, not their badges, represents their authority. Accreditation is a process utilized by professional law enforcement agencies to facilitate the creation, verification and maintenance of high quality policies and procedures, via voluntary compliance with a body of performance standards. By state law, no municipal police department (city, borough, or township) police department can wear the same exact uniform or color configuration as that of the PSP, although some departments have uniforms that nearly match that of the PSP. The PSP is one of only five state police forces that do not wear a badge on their uniform shirts. It is required to be worn whenever the trooper is outdoors. In January 1988, the State Police changed the color of its uniforms. This constitutes 85% of the Commonwealth's land area and 66% of the Commonwealth's highways. At the present time, Harrisburg CDC covers the Carlisle, Harrisburg, and Lykens stations in Troop H and the Ephrata and Lancaster stations in Troop J. Success! 151Robinson Township, Allegheny County13673202723129221.361.4619.892.27 According to the FBI,Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. 128Lower Pottsgrove Township12128391361917514.433.2211.211.57 206Chester34087474115196162547.6713.9133.772.82 The PSP owns and operates a myriad of facilities to conduct law enforcement operations across the Commonwealth. 179Rostraver Township1102382601726824.310.7323.591.54 Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Robert Evanchick promoted Mary L. Gausman to lieutenant and assigned her as commander of the Recruitment Services Section in the Bureau of Training and Education. Troopers earn 10* vacation days during their first year of employment and then 15 days of vacation beginning with theirsecond year of employment. 160North Lebanon Township12042291761420517.022.4114.621.16 A review of the dash camera footage from his cruiser showed he was unable to maintain his lane of travel several times during his response to an emergency call in Mount Jewett Borough. For the third time in 2 years, West Reading Borough Council is launching a search for a police chief. The duty uniform for PSP Lieutenants, Captains, Majors, Lieutenant Colonels, and the Colonel are identical to that of the lower ranks, except for the following: Alternately, an officer may wear a "Smokey Bear" hat with a gold state coat of arms on the front, unless in class A function. The uniform shirt consist of the trooper's nameplate over the right pocket and any awards the trooper has earned over the left pocket. However, the PSP still conducts security checks of all of the Delaware River Bridges along the PA/NJ border, in agreement with the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission. Colonel Christopher Paris, State Police Commissioner. All rights reserved, Special Emergency Response Teams (SERT), to include Tactical Units and Negotiations Unit. I am a Pennsylvania State Trooper, a soldier of the law. 112Spring Township, Berks County27528212733029410.680.769.921.09 The Pennsylvania State Police has identified several job duties which are essential to an individual who holds the position of Pennsylvania State Police Trooper. The Harrisburg CDC went operational in June 2004. As Attorney General, I work alongside first responders and fellow law enforcement leaders every day to make our communities safer. The PSP members are issued long sleeve shirts for the winter and short sleeve shirts for summer. ACC schools ranked academically by U.S. News for 2022-23 185Lancaster597614191580163199933.457.0126.442.73 The strap of the summer hat is worn behind the head. 116Millcreek Township, Erie County534221375648170113.122.5610.561.52 Jason P. Pennington of Exton, Chester County Jonathan W. Potoka of Lancaster, Lancaster County Jeffrey M. Swope of Phoenixville, Chester County Damian T. Temperine of Harrisburg, Dauphin County Jonathan D. Thomas of Aliquippa, Beaver County James P. Trunfio of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County Troop K, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County It is made of dark gray felt (for wintertime wear) or light gray straw (for summertime wear). 91East Hempfield Township24694322443727611.181.309.881.50 Afternoon Update: What's happening today? Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Robert Evanchick promoted Peter P. Gutowski Sr. to major and assigned him as director of the Bureau of Integrity and Professional Standards. Captain Bailey is a 1999 graduate of Saint John Neumann High School and went on to graduate with his bachelor's and master's degrees from Millersville University in 2005 and 2012. 96Upper Providence Township, Montgomery County24445112503226110.680.4510.231.31 4th on the list is Towamencin Township, a community of 18,443 with origins hailing back to the early 18th Century. Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania State Police announced two members were promoted to the rank of major, three attained the rank of captain, and four were promoted to lieutenant. Both were on the job for the PA State Police for less then 2 years. May 1, 2023. win2=window.open(inputurl) Visual Map of Commonwealth with PSP Facilities. Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Robert Evanchick promoted Robert L. Bailey to captain and assigned him as commanding officer of Troop L, Reading. Harrisburg, PA - Pennsylvania State Police announced two members were promoted to the rank of major, three attained the rank of captain, and four were promoted to lieutenant. Station Commander, such as Station 1 (located in Troop B of Area III) Station Commander, Supervisor of a unit, section, or . Promoted to Lieutenant. He was promoted to corporal in 2009, sergeant in 2011, lieutenant in 2016, and captain in 2020. Penn Townships 1.55 per 1,000 violent crime rate is impressive, yet not lower than others on the list. Assigned to Troop M in Bethlehem were Thomas L. Goodwin of Mount Bethel, Northampton County; Lee S. Dudick, Jr., of Pittston, Luzerne County, and David P. Cushner of Old Forge, Lackawanna County. 106North Huntingdon Township30414152913130610.060.499.571.02 166Pocono Mountain Regional42712836304171316.691.9414.750.96 143Bethlehem758092071281165148819.632.7316.902.18 Ranks, insignia, and descriptions. The Berks County district attorneys office is investigating the shooting, though District Attorney John T. Adams at the time lauded the officers actions as heroic. The graduates have been assigned to stations within nine troop areas across the state. Illinois bill: Police not allowed to stop drivers for rearview mirror 93Salisbury Township1397781542216211.590.5711.021.57 Lieutenant Ustonofski most recently served as the station commander at Troop N, Bloomsburg. Leading up to the Anthracite Strike, private police forces (the coal and iron police) were used by mine and mill owners to stop worker strikes. Blackinton A7011-A Private Rank Insignia (Pair) As low as $25.30. 149Monroeville27628634815654419.692.2817.412.03 28Upper St. Clair Township197588119341276.430.406.021.72 Blackinton A8765 Smooth Sergeant Chevrons (Pair) As low as $25.30. [8] PSP enlisted members are referred to as "troopers". Captains are in charge of a Troop, such as Troop B, encompassing several Stations. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The following is a chronological listings of Commissioners of the Pennsylvania State Police:[18], Trooper Michael Evans pleaded guilty in October 2000 to sexual crimes committed against six women and teenage girls while on duty. 1927). Lieutenant Gausman is a graduate of Kane Area High School and attended Edinboro University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner Robert Evanchick promoted Jere M. Ustonofski to lieutenant and assigned him as the Staff Services Section commander at Troop N, Hazleton. Trooper First Class wears a single chevron on each sleeve. Error! else if (document.all&&displaymode==0) 126Lower Allen Township19539142312524512.540.7211.821.28 7Silver Spring Township1807836725703.870.173.711.38 It is worn with matching charcoal gray military-style riding breeches and black high-rider leather boots. PSP shoes and/or boots are also black in color. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Please enable scripts and reload this page. Other firearms include the AR-15, 12-gauge shotguns (including the Remington 870 pump and 1187 semi auto), and gas grenade launcher. 42Hampden Township3039910156261665.460.335.130.86 The Norristown CDC went operational in December 2004. In 1924, a State Police training academy was built in Hershey, Pennsylvania, on Cocoa Avenue. Station Commander, Supervisor of a unit, section, or specialty position. 111Mifflin County Regional1694122129131518.911.307.610.77 Officers from the Pennsylvania State Police . The state police Academy is located in Hershey, Pennsylvania. It's not illegal to swear at a state police officer, by the Associated Press, January 04, 2011, Commander of York County state police barracks retires after DUI charge, by MIKE ARGENTO, 6 January 2012, Daily Record/Sunday News, Ex-Trooper get jail time for fatal Upper Dublin Crash, by Margret Gibbons, 4 March 2014, The Intelligencer, Ex-state trooper gets prison term for kicking handcuffed Harrisburg activist in the face, 18 April 2017, PennLive, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, List of law enforcement agencies in Pennsylvania, https://www.populationu.com/us/pennsylvania-population, https://www.psp.pa.gov/Documents/LHBs/PSP-LHB_2022-23.pdf, "Pennsylvania State Troopers Association - Troopers", http://www.sigsauer.com/CatalogProductDetails/p227-nitron.aspx, "Pennsylvania State Police Select Remington 870", PA State Police Remains Largest Accredited Police Agency in the World, "PSP-HEMC: Pennsylvania State Police Leadership", ODMP memorial for Pennsylvania State Police, Retired State Police Association of Pennsylvania, Law Enforcement Management and Administrative Statistics, 2000: Data for Individual State and Local Agencies with 100 or More Officers, Highway patrol/state police in the United States, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pennsylvania_State_Police&oldid=1151423504, State law enforcement agencies of Pennsylvania, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from December 2012, All articles needing additional references, Pages using law enforcement agency with civilian police general nature, Articles with self-published sources from February 2020, Articles with unsourced statements from April 2014, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. crimeLaw enforcement Finally, the two variables were combined to create a safety score for each city. Currently 40 Captains enlisted. Upon graduation from the academy, he was assigned to Troop K, Media. if (!window.win2||win2.closed) On March 24 the borough was cast into the national spotlight after an explosion occurred at a chocolate factory operated by the R.M. Proudly founded in 1681 as a place of tolerance and freedom. Duties are usually performed independently and require the ability to recognize immediate problem areas. 19Central Bucks Regional1558498330925.900.585.331.93 PACityPopulationViolent Troopers earn 15* sick days per calendar year. As he progressed through the ranks, Lieutenant Griffith served as a patrol corporal at Troop M, Fogelsville and the crime unit corporal at Troop M, Dublin.
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