On Thursday May 14th a group of children from a local day care center visited the police department.  The children were given a tour by Officer Hershberger where he told them about what police officers do every day.  The children enjoyed the visit, especially standing in the prisonor cell with their teachers.  He demonstrated what the police cars look like with the emergency lights activated and the sirens turned on.  Officer Hershberger also talked about his job and how he is there to help the children when they need the police.   

The day care center called and asked if they could bring the children to the station and we were happy to give them a tour.  The department is always happy to help out with any group interested in touring the Police Department. 

The department recently acquired this speed trailer which was purchased through a federal grant.  The trailer is manufactured by Decatur and monitors speeding at various locations in the Township.  This equipment allows the officers to place the trailer at locations where citizens complain about speeding.  The trailer has a data recording device that tracks speeds and the number of vehicles through the zone which is being monitored.  After obtaining the data, the department will decide if enforcement is necessary and go out and conduct speed details at that location with VASCAR speed timing devices. 

This equipment cost approximately $6,000.00 and we have needed this device for many years.  Previously we borrowed trailers from other municipalities.  Now we have one of our own. 

If any citizen wants to request the speed trailer please call the township police station at 717-938-2608 and ask to speak to Sgt. Andrew Knaub.