We are here to serve you, the residents of Oxford Township and New Oxford Borough. We take pride in our community and the professional service we provide.
The Eastern Adams Regional Police Department was formed in 1991. The department provides 24/7/365 police services to Oxford Township and New Oxford Borough; which are home to more than 7,500 residents.
•In 1992, the EARP provided police coverage for Berwick and Oxford Townships.
•In 1998, the Borough of New Oxford joined the EARP and has been a member since that time.
•The EARP is governed by a police commission which comprises New Oxford Borough and Oxford Township.
The mission of the Police Department is to provide leadership to promote individual responsibility and a commitment to improving the community’s quality of life through crime control and public safety while serving all people with respect, fairness and compassion.
“We, the Eastern Adams Regional Police Department exist to serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness and compassion. We are committed to the prevention of crime, and the protection of life and property; the preservation of peace, order, and safety; the enforcement of laws and ordinances; and the safeguarding of constitutional guarantees.
With community service as our foundation, we are driven by goals to enhance the quality of life, investigating problems as well as incidents, seeking solutions and fostering a sense of security in communities and individuals. We nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics.
To fulfill its mission, the Eastern Adams Regional Police Department is dedicated to providing a quality work environment and the development of its members through effective training and leadership."
