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Abington Township Code 156.39  authorizes the Chief of Police to declare a SNOW EMERGENCY when snowfall exceeds two inches or, in the Chief’s discretion conditions warrant such a declaration to combat the hazards of snow and ice on the highways. The Abington Township Chief of Police, Patrick Molloy, has declared a Snow Emergency for Abington…

Phishing is the fraudulent practice of sending emails to get individuals to reveal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers. Thieves send victims an email that appears to originate from a credible source containing a link and asking for a login or password reset. This link directs the victim to a bogus website…

The Abington Township Police Department will hold an examination to establish an eligibility list for hiring police officers. Eligibility: 21 years of age, High School Diploma or equivalent, possess a valid drivers license on or before the deadline for submitting applications, U.S. Citizen, physically & mentally fit to perform the duties of police officer. Applicants must…

On January 29, 2019 at 3:20 AM, an officer on patrol observed a male dressed in all dark clothing, wearing a backpack, emerge from the back yard of a private residence located on the 300 block of Fillmore Street in the Jenkintown section of Abington Township. When confronted by the officer, the male said that…