Elizabethtown Borough Police Department - PA

05/25/2026

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK PROGRAM UPDATE

Effective May 25, 2026, the Elizabethtown Police Department will no longer be accepting prescription medications in either the lobby or drop box. Residents wishing to properly discard old, unwanted, or unused prescription medications are encouraged to visit the Prescription Drug Take-Back Program website (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/ddap/substance-use-prevention/prescription-drug-take-back-program) for more information and to locate the nearest drop box location.

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05/12/2026

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES CLOSED

The Elizabethtown Police Department Administrative Offices will be closed on May 15, 2026 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please know officers will be on duty during this time to respond to calls for service.

04/27/2026

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES CLOSED

On May 1, 2026 at 11:30 am, the Elizabethtown Police Department Administrative Offices will be closing in order for staff to attend the funeral services of former Mayor Clarence "Chuck" S. Mummert Jr who faithfully served the Elizabethtown community as mayor with honor and great distinction from 2010-2025. Mayor Mummert's leadership and cheerful personality will be greatly missed by all who knew him. The Elizabethtown Police Department extends our heartfelt condolences to the Mummert family.

Please know officers will be on duty during this time to respond to calls for service and offices will resume normal business hours on May 4, 2026.

04/13/2026

EPD ANNOUNCES THE PROMOTION OF OFFICER ALEXANDER LEONARD TO THE RANK OF CORPORAL

Please join us in congratulating Officer Alexander Leonard on his promotion to the rank of Corporal effective April 12, 2026. During the promotional ceremony, Mayor Phillip Clark administered the Oath of Office as Corporal Leonard was surrounded by family, friends, colleagues and borough staff.

Corporal Leonard has served the Elizabethtown community since 2011; specializes in many disciplines to include Field Training Officer (FTO) / Crash Reconstructionist and was named Officer of the Year in 2024. We know Corporal Leonard will be a continued leader and asset to the department in his new role.

Congratulations Corporal Leonard!

03/09/2026

Support for the PA State Police - On behalf of the members and civilian employees of the Elizabethtown Police Department, I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to...

On behalf of the members and civilian employees of the Elizabethtown Police Department, I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to the members of the Pennsylvania State Police for the tragic loss of Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor, Jr.

03/03/2026

Vehicle Security - Historically most vehicle break-ins occur during the overnight hours when the majority of people are asleep. As a result, EPD ...

Historically most vehicle break-ins occur during the overnight hours when the majority of people are asleep. As a result, EPD highly encourages residents of the Elizabethtown area to remove all valuables and lock their vehicles, especially...

02/23/2026

The Snow Emergency Declaration that went into effect on February 22, 2026 at 6:00 am has been lifted by the Borough…parking may resume as usual.

Residents are reminded that snow and/or ice accumulation is to be removed from sidewalks within 12 hours of the end of a winter weather event.

02/21/2026

SNOW EMERGENCY DECLARATION

Elizabethtown Borough has declared a snow emergency effective as of 6:00 am on February 22, 2026 and lasting until 4:00 pm on February 24, 2026, unless otherwise extended by the Borough.

In order to facilitate the movement of traffic and combat the hazards of snow and ice, parking is prohibited on the snow emergency routes in accordance with the Borough Ordinance.

Snow emergency routes within the Borough are:

• The entire length of High Street

• The entire length of Market Street

• College Avenue between Market Street and Spruce Street

• Spruce Street between College Avenue and Willow Street

• Willow Street between Spruce Street and Market Street

While the Snow Emergency Declaration is in effect, the Elizabethtown Police Department is authorized to have vehicles that are parked on snow emergency routes towed at the owner’s expense. To assist with snow removal efforts, residents are encouraged to remove vehicles from all public streets during winter weather conditions. Residents are reminded that snow and/or ice accumulation is to be removed from sidewalks within 12 hours of the end of a winter weather event.

Residents are urged not to travel if at all possible and reminded that reserving parking spaces with chairs or other objects is not permitted.

02/16/2026

NOW HIRING - POLICE OFFICER

The Elizabethtown Police Department is accepting applications for the position of FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER. Applications can be obtained either in-person at the Elizabethtown Police Department Office - 600 South Hanover Street, Elizabethtown, PA 17022, or they can be downloaded directly from the PoliceApp.com website at www.PoliceApp.com/elizabethtownPA.

Completed and notarized application packets must be received or postmarked before 4:00 pm (est.) on Friday, March 20, 2026.

Prior ACT 120 Police Academy certification & police experience is preferred, however, it is not required. Paid ACT 120 Police Academy training is provided to non-certified applicants who are selected and hired by EPD.

Please direct all questions regarding the hiring process to Derek Koch, Chief of Police, at [email protected].

02/11/2026

HIRING SOON - POLICE OFFICER

The Elizabethtown Police Department will be accepting applications for the position of Police Officer starting on Monday, February 16, 2026.

An official hiring announcement will be posted in the very near future.