Police Department
The East Hempfield Township Police Department was formed in July 1963 and consisted of one full-time officer and one part-time officer. Today, the Department has grown to 30 police officers and a support staff of police dispatchers and clerical personnel. Located in the municipal building on Nissley Road, the Department provides 24-hour service, 7 days a week, and is connected to the County Communication System. The Department provides a variety of services to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community including law enforcement, crime prevention, A.E.D.-E.M.S. response, domestic violence conflict resolution, commercial vehicles inspections and D.A.R.E. (drug abuse resistance education) instruction in the Hempfield School District. To contact the Police Department, call 898-3103. In an emergency, always dial 911.

Police Chief - Douglas D. Bagnoli

• East Hempfield Township Emergency Operations Plan
• Alarm Permits
• Curfew Ordinance
• Dog Control Ordinance
  - SECTION 1. BACKGROUND OF ORDINANCE AND PURPOSE
  - SECTION 2. NOISE DISTURBANCE
  - SECTION 3. EXCEPTIONS
  - SECTION 4. PENALTIES
  - SECTION 5. ENFORCEMENT
• Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.)
• Fire and Emergency Services
  - Fire Departments
  - Susquehanna Valley Emergency Medical Service
  - Fire Services Committee
  - Burning Permit
• Noise Ordinance - (PDF Format, Free Adobe Reader required)