This is the official Facebook page of the Washington Township Police. Crimes should not be reported on this page, Call 911. This is an information page.
The Washington Township Police Department is a 24/7 Law Enforcement Agency. If you have an emergency call 911 for non emergency response call 717-762-1145 (this is the dispatch center in Chambersburg ,PA and not an employee of Washington Township Police Department.
Our page is to provide the residents, families of residents, visitors and merchants with information of the recent criminal activities in Washington Township and also information to assist residents, families of residents, visitors and merchants with Crime prevention tips.
Our page will also be for the public to assist the police with identifying or locating subjects involved in criminal activity within the Township of Washington. Also to assist with locating suspects wanted by the Washington Township Police. Photos and information of the crime will be posted and assistance is desired from the residents, visitors or merchants.
We the Washington Township Police Department shall join in a partnership with our residents, merchants and visitors to provide a constant, safe environment through citizen and police interaction. Having community service as our foundation; our goals include increased prevention of crime, better protection of life and property and a greater assurance of safe living conditions of all citizens.
We shall strive to provide a proactive program of problem solving techniques, education and enforcement to effectively reduce crime, the fear of crime and victimization to meet present and future challenges. We shall seek public trust by maintaining the highest standards of performance, accountability and integrity.
DISCLAIMER:
This site was created and is maintained by members of the Washington Township Police Department. The page was created to help keep people who live, work or are interested in the Washington Township Police Department Area stay up to date on current events or incidents.
Washington Township Police Department (WTPD) Facebook Terms of Use and any posting on this page constitutes acceptance of these terms:
1. Do not use this page to report a crime; if you need to report a crime call 9-1-1 for
emergencies or for non-emergencies call 717-762-1145
2. Any comments posted or submitted for posting, are subject to public disclosure and
criminal investigations, if applicable
3. "Friending" between WTPD Officers and a citizen does not indicate endorsement of
that person's actions or comments
4. Comments posted by others on the WTPD Facebook page are not to be considered
the opinion of WTPD
5. WTPD does not endorse or approve any advertising that has been posted by others
or may appear on this page
6. Any content posted or submitted for posting is subject to public disclosure
7. Only WTPD members may post photos or videos on this site
8. WTPD reserves the right to remove and block anyone who posts inappropriate
material as determined by WTPD
9. All Comments will be monitored and WTPD reserves the right to remove any
comments that are inappropriate or offensive, including comments that:
a. Defame, abuse, harass, stalk, threaten or violate the legal rights of others
b. Include racism, hatred, slander, threats, obscenity, violence, or vulgarity
c. Spam or advertise
d. Have personal information about another person or that violates a person's privacy
e. Include copyrighted material belonging to another person
f. Links to inappropriate websites
