Valley Township Police Department Chester County

07/21/2024

*******UPDATE*******
The owner has been located.

A resident found a lost dog on Pine Vally Drive. If you know the owner please contact the Valley Township Police. (610)383-7000.

06/28/2024

Congratulations Officer Jefferey Canale on your retirement.

06/26/2024

05/09/2024

Chester County District Attorney Christopher deBarrena Sarobe met with Chief Glenn Eckman and the western Chester County Police Chiefs today at the Valley Township Municipal Building to discuss law enforcement issues in the region.

05/08/2024

POLICE OFFICER - VALLEY TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT, CHESTER COUNTY, PA

Valley Township is accepting applications for full-time police officers to be hired immediately. All applicants must meet the following minimum requirements to apply:
Applicants Must:

• Be at least 21 years of age by the deadline for submitting applications.

• Be a U.S. Citizen.

• Possess a high school diploma or GED.Have completed a police academy certified by the PA Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) and be able to meet the certification standards of the MPOETC as required by PA Act 120.
Possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license.

Be physically and mentally fit to perform the duties of a police officer.Not have been convicted of any state or federal offense that is classified as a misdemeanor or a felony.

Selection Process includes:

• Proper submission and receipt of application.

• Physical agility test.

• Oral Interview with law enforcement officials.

• An extensive background investigation.

• Credit check.

• Medical / physical examination.

• Drug screen.

• Psychological evaluation

Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Current CBA expires 12/2026 (Annual salary increases are: 2024-7%, 2025-7%, 2026-6%)
Medical benefits (including dental & vision). Pension benefits (no officer contribution required). Tuition reimbursement.
Paid vacation and personal time. Paid sick leave.
Short term & Long term disability. Longevity benefit.
All uniforms and equipment supplied by the Township.

** The department operates out of a new multi-million dollar municipal facility.

Applications are available at the Township Building or on-line at the Valley Township website www.valleytownship.org

** Applicants are encouraged to include a resume with their completed application. Completed applications can be mailed or hand delivered to:

Chief Glenn Eckman
Valley Township Police Department
1145 West Lincoln Highway Coatesville, PA 19320
https://www.valleytownship.org

Valley Township was formed in 1852 by a decree of the court; it was composed of a considerable slice off the south end of West Caln and a small slice off the south end of West Brandywine. The township has several older communities like Rock Run, Hayti, Coatesville Heights, and Westwood. It is still....

04/24/2024

The Valley Township Police Department would like to thank everyone that came out today for coffee with the Chief.

04/18/2024

COFFEE WITH THE CHIEF 2024

The Valley Township Coffee with the Chief event on Wednesday April 24th from 9:00am to 11:00am at the Valley Township Municipal Building located at 1145 West Lincoln Highway. This is an excellent opportunity to visit with local law enforcement partners, residents and friends for conversation and fellowship. This is also an opportunity to visit the Township Building and look around. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided, we look forward to seeing everyone!

04/17/2024

*****MISSING DOG******

Phoebe went missing from Parkesburg the evening of Thursday April 4th. Two recent sightings on Valley Road near Springbrook Village are believed to be Phoebe. If you see Phoebe, DO NOT CHASE, DO NOT CALL OUT, immediately call the owners, 717-940-8579 or 267-597-5345.

04/15/2024

If anyone has any information about the identity of these two individuals please contact Valley Township Police Department Chester County at (610) 383-7000.

03/29/2024

Chief Eckman had fun today at the Easter eggs hunt at the Rainbow Elementary School. 🐰

03/23/2024

******UPDATE*****
The owner has been found.

Found French Bulldog in the Hayti area. If you know the owners please have them call the Valley Township Police. 610-383-7000

03/18/2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 18, 2024

Contact: Krys Johnson, [email protected]

More than 80 Police Departments across Southeast Pennsylvania to Target Aggressive Drivers during Statewide Mobilization

King of Prussia, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced today that more than 80 municipal police departments from Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will join the Pennsylvania State Police in a coordinated aggressive driving enforcement wave to help reduce the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities on area roadways as part of a statewide mobilization that runs through April 28.

The enforcement wave will focus on distracted driving, speeding, and work zone awareness. Motorists exhibiting unsafe behaviors such as driving too fast for conditions, following too closely, or other aggressive actions will also be cited.

Law enforcement will use traffic enforcement zones, saturation patrols, speed enforcement details, corridor enforcement, work zone enforcement, and multi-jurisdictional patrol strategies to identify and cite aggressive drivers.

The enforcement is part of Pennsylvania's Highway Safety Program and is funded by part of PennDOT's investment of federal funds from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

If you encounter an aggressive driver, PennDOT offers these tips:

• Get out of their way and don't challenge them.
• Stay relaxed, avoid eye contact, and ignore rude gestures.
• Don't block the passing lane if you drive slower than most traffic.
• Do not attempt to follow or pursue the vehicle. You or a passenger may call the police. But, if you use a cell phone, pull over to a safe location.

Preliminary 2023 crash data shows there were 1,297 aggressive driving crashes, resulting in 39 fatalities and 99 suspected severe injuries in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. Aggressive driving crashes involve at least two aggressive driving factors in the same crash. Factors include, but are not limited to, running stop signs or red lights, tailgating, careless turning or passing, and driving too fast for conditions.

The goal of targeted enforcement is to reduce the number of aggressive driving-related crashes, injuries, and deaths on roadways throughout the state. Any aggressive driver stopped by police will receive a ticket.

To learn more about aggressive driving and other PennDOT safety initiatives, visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/safety.

PennDOT's media center offers social-media-sized graphics highlighting topics such as seat belts, impaired driving, and distracted driving for organizations, community groups, or others who share safety information with their stakeholders.

Motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

For a complete list of construction projects impacting state-owned highways in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, visit the District 6 Traffic Bulletin.

Information about infrastructure in District 6, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.pa.gov/D6Results. Find PennDOT's planned and active construction projects at www.projects.penndot.gov.

Subscribe to PennDOT District 6 news and traffic alerts at www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.

Follow PennDOT on Twitter and like the department on Facebook and Instagram.

Editor's Note: The following police departments in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties will participate in the current aggressive driving mobilization:

Bucks County:
Bedminster Township
Bensalem Township
Bristol Borough
Bristol Township
Buckingham Township
Doylestown Township
Falls Township
Hilltown Township
Lower Southampton Township
Middletown Township
Morrisville Borough
New Britain Township
New Hope Borough
Newtown Borough
Newtown Township
Northampton Township
Penndel Borough
Plumstead Township
Quakertown Borough
Richland Township
Solebury Township
Tinicum Township
Upper Southampton Township
Warrington Township
Warwick Township

Chester County:
Downingtown Borough
East Coventry Township
East Pikeland Township
Easttown Township
North Coventry Township
Southern Chester County Region
Tredyffrin Township
Uwchlan Township
Valley Township
West Brandywine Township
West Chester Borough
West Goshen Township
Westtown-East Goshen Township
West Whiteland Township
Willistown Township

Delaware County:
Alden Borough
Aston Township
Chester City
Chester Township
Eddystone Borough
Glenolden Borough
Haverford Township
Lansdowne Borough
Marple Township
Newtown Township
Radnor Township
Ridley Township
Sharon Hill Borough
Springfield Township
Upland Borough
Upper Darby Township
Upper Providence Township
Yeadon Borough

Montgomery County:
Abington Township
Bridgeport Borough
Cheltenham Township
Collegeville Borough
Conshohocken Borough
Douglas Township
East Norriton Township
Franconia Township
Hatfield Township
Jenkintown Borough
Limerick Township
Lower Merion Township
Lower Moreland Township
Lower Pottsgrove Township
Lower Providence Township
Lower Salford Township
Marlborough Township
Montgomery Township
New Hanover Township
Norristown Borough
Plymouth Township
Pottstown Borough
Springfield Township
Towamencin Township
Upper Dublin Township
Upper Gwynedd Township
Upper Merion Township
Upper Moreland Township
Upper Pottsgrove Township
Upper Providence Township
West Norriton Township
Whitpain Township

Philadelphia County:
City of Philadelphia

03/08/2024

Two lost dogs were found today by Old Lincoln Hwy and West Lincoln Hwy if you know the owner of these dogs please have them contact Valley Township Police at (610)383-7000

01/20/2024

Officer Kalavik got to hang out with some Girl Scouts at the Airport Shopping Center. Hopefully he doesn’t eat too many cookies. 🍪

01/09/2024

Thank you to Jennifer and the staff at the James J. Terry Funeral Home for dropping lunch off to our Officers.

01/09/2024

Today is National Law Enforcement Day. We would like to thank all the Valley Township Police Officer's for their hard work and dedication.

12/26/2023

A lost husky was found in the area of Kimberly Cir. If you know the owner of this dog please contact the Valley Township Police. (610)383-7000

12/20/2023

A lost dog was found in the area of Valley Road and Cynthia Road. If you know the owner people contact the Valley Township Police.

12/15/2023

The Valley Township Police have partnered with the Rainbow Elementary School to donate gifts to students in need. The gifts were donated by Valley Township employees. Chief Eckman, Officer Green and Police Secretary Jeri Pearson spearheaded the project. We would like to thank everyone who donated to project Gingerbread.

12/10/2023

Officer Green and Officer Shear had fun yesterday at Shop With a Cop.

12/02/2023

****** UPDATE*****
The owner of the dog has been found.

This sweet boy was found on West Lincoln Hwy in the Hayti area. If you know the owner of this dog please have them contact the Valley Township Police Department at 610-383-7000.

10/27/2023

Valley Township Officers had fun tonight at the trunk or treat located at Rainbow Elementary School.

10/18/2023

Tonight at the Valley Township board meeting Officer Green was awarded the life saving award for saving the life of a suicidal subject. Congratulations Officer Green.

09/25/2023

Valley Township Police Chief Glenn Eckman and his staff helps with the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County’s Awareness campaign.

09/08/2023

Sgt. Parker got to met some of the students at Rainbow Elementary School.

09/06/2023

At tonight's township meeting, a new Valley Township Police Officer was sworn in by the Honorable Judge Gill. Please meet Officer Jacob Shear. Officer Shear is a Montgomery County Police Academy graduate and comes to Valley Township as a new Officer.

08/31/2023

If any resident sees this individual please call 911 immediately.

06/13/2023

******UPDATE*****
The owner has been located. Thank you to everyone that helped find the owner.

A light brown female dog was found at the intersection of Rainbow Road and West Lincoln Hwy. She was only wearing a metal collar with no tags. If you know the owner of this dog please contact the Valley Township Police Department Chester County (610) 383-7000.