Police

Services

The Upper Uwchlan Township Police Department provides police services to the community 24 hours a day, seven days a week by responding to a variety of incidents throughout the year.

Goals

The department is committed to the protection of those who live, work, and visit our township. We are also committed to maintaining a high quality of life within the community.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Upper Uwchlan Township Police Department is to work in a true partnership with our fellow citizens to enhance the quality of life in our community.

By raising the level of public safety through law enforcement, we aim to reduce the fear and incidence of crime. In accomplishing these goals, service will be our commitment, and honor and integrity will be our mandate.

Core Values

Honesty & Integrity
Honesty and integrity are paramount to our profession and is expected of all employees. Honesty produces an environment of trust. Integrity produces an atmosphere of credibility. Honesty and integrity nurture an open and safe organization for all.

Leadership
We are leaders in our community and our profession. We share a vision to improve the quality of life through pro-active involvement with the community.

Work Ethic
We advocate a strong work ethic. As a result, we will provide high quality service leading to positive results for our community and organization. We strive to provide the highest standard of public service, customer and job satisfaction.

Communication
We value communication and encourage an honest, constructive and open exchange of ideas that accomplish the goals of the department. Effective and open communication, at all levels, is the cornerstone of a progressive and successful organization.

Teamwork
We encourage teamwork on behalf of our community and organization. Teamwork unites residents and police by sharing talent and expertise leading to the successful identification of common goals, objectives and results.

Community
We will develop programs that seek solutions to community issues through a partnership with the people we serve. Through this partnership we recognize and respect individual differences and encourage residents to work cohesively to promote positive solutions to community concerns.

Fairness
We treat our employees with dignity, respect, and fairness. Rewards and discipline will occur as a result of merit. We will follow the tenet of treating others as we would expect to be treated.

Recognition
We strive to recognize all employees for their contributions. We reward them for quality work and the excellent service they provide to the community and organization. We believe our employees are our most valuable asset.

Employee Development
We support the professional growth and development of all employees. We do this through consistent and collaborative processes involving supervisors and subordinates to develop career goals supported by the organization.