The Police Department provides the following services:
Patrol Services
Bicycle Patrol
Motorcycle Patrol
K-9 Enforcement Team
Detective’s Bureau
Patrol Services
The patrol service is the most critical and visible aspect of the City of Beaver Falls Police Department. Patrol Officers respond to crimes in progress, traffic accidents, reports of suspicious activity and requests for assistance ranging from medical help to crime prevention. Patrol officers conduct initial investigations of all crimes dispatched within the City of Beaver Falls Police Department jurisdiction. The primary objective of the patrol service is to assure the safety of all members of the community.
Police Bicycle Patrol
The City of Beaver Falls Police Department Bicycle Patrol is a specialized unit that assists patrol units with law enforcement and community relations. All officers assigned to this unit have extensive training in police bike operations and are certified through the International Police Mountain Bike Association.
Police Motorcycle Patrol
The City of Beaver Falls Police Department Motorcycle Patrol is a newly reestablished unit that assists patrol units with law enforcement and community relations. This unit assists with traffic control and is primarily assigned to the downtown business district area. Currently, only one officer is assigned to this position.
K-9 Enforcement Team
The City of Beaver Falls Police Department K-9 Enforcement Team’s mission is to provide a reliable patrol dog capability through the employment of trained officer/canine teams to aid law enforcement patrol units. Currently the City of Beaver Falls has two active K-9 teams in service. The K-9 teams are highly skilled and are trained in the following:
Handler Protection
Tracking
Crowd Control
Narcotic Searches
Building Searches
Detective Bureau
The City of Beaver Falls Police Detective Bureau is comprised of Officers with Specialized training in Investigating Major Crimes. The Detectives are trained in the following:
Homicide/Assault
Burglary/Robbery
Theft/Fraud
Narcotic Investigations
Crimes against Children and Families
The City of Beaver Falls Police Department is committed to excellence in everything we do. We pledge to sustain a working partnership with the community to protect life and property, and maintain a safe and peaceful environment. With the approval of those we serve, we will perform our sworn duties ethically, maintaining respect for the individual rights, human dignity, cultural diversity, and community values.
