Department Information

The Upper Dublin Township Police Department was established in 1928 by resolution of the Upper Dublin Township Board of Commissioners.

As Chief of the Upper Dublin Township Police Department, I am honored to work alongside our dedicated sworn and civilian staff to provide professional police services to over 27,000 residents and countless visitors with thoroughness and integrity.

Since 2005, the Upper Dublin Township Police Department has been accredited by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission, having obtained the "Premier Agency" status in 2020. In addition to our accredited status, we are proud to be a progressive agency that subscribes to the six pillars of 21st Century Policing. Through Building Trust and Legitimacy; Policy and Oversight Development; Technology and Social Media; Community Policing and Crime Reduction; Training and Education; and Officer Wellness and Safety, our agency maintains the highest levels of professionalism that the Upper Dublin community expects and deserves.

We are honored to work with our residents, visitors and law enforcement partners to implement proactive, problem-solving strategies to address social and criminal issues affecting Upper Dublin Township. We strive to keep our community informed of the available resources and services provided by the police department.

We are continuously working to make our webpage more user-friendly and as current as possible. I invite you to partner with us in our effort to develop strong community connections to prevent crime and keep Upper Dublin Township safe and harmonious. We are stronger together!

Please follow us on social media for fast-breaking incidents, social engagements, and important information on Facebook @UpperDublinPD or on Instagram @UpperDublinPD. 

Sincerely, 

Francis X. Wheatley
Chief of Police

The Upper Dublin Township Police Department exists to provide to all who live, work, visit or otherwise enter this jurisdiction the most professional police services that can be offered. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all through diligent police patrol, exhaustive police investigations, service to the community, the impartial enforcement of laws with respect and concern for fundamental human rights and dignity.

Our commitment to excellence not only extends to the community, but to the officers and employees of this department who have dedicated themselves to the police profession. We will strive to provide the training, education, career development, equipment, and support needed to fulfill our mission with the safety and security of our officers in mind.

We will never rest or become complacent with our achievements, but will continuously assess our performance to meet the needs and demands of the community we serve.