Upper Gwynedd Police Department
The Upper Gwynedd Police Department was created in February 1951 and for over 50 years has been committed to serving our community in a highly professional and ethical manner. The Department consists of twenty-one sworn Commonwealth of Pennsylvania certified officers. The structure of the Department includes the Chief of Police, a Deputy Chief of Police, three full-time investigators and sixteen officers assigned to patrol duties. There are five Sergeants who direct thirteen officers within four patrol units and the detective division. The department also employs three civilian staff members.
The Department, since its inception, has worked closely with Township Government by assisting in its traffic planning and development, our business society and their issues and the youth of our community as-well-as Ordinance enforcement. Services are provided to various groups and their interests through officers with special assignments and interests. The Department is committed to our Community and the quality of life issues of its residents, businesses and their employees.
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| Name | Title | Telephone |
|---|---|---|
| David Duffy | Chief of Police | (215) 699-5861 |
| David M. Poirier | Deputy Chief | (215) 699-5861 |
David Duffy, Chief of Police
Chief
Duffy began his police career in 1987. He worked as a police
officer on a special patrol squad in the city of Wildwood, NJ. In
1988, Duffy was hired as an officer in the Chalfont Borough Police
Department, Bucks County, PA. In 1989, Chief Duffy was hired as a
police officer in the Doylestown Township Police Department, Bucks
County, PA. Duffy was promoted as the first corporal in the
department and was later promoted to Sergeant.
Duffy served as Chief of Police in Newberry Township in York County from 2003 to 2008. In 2005, Newberry Township PD became the 30th agency in the state to earn Accreditation through the PA Commission on Law Enforcement Accreditation.
Chief Duffy has earned Associates and Bachelors degrees in Criminal Justice. He earned his Masters Degree in Public Safety Administration from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia. He graduated from the 219th Session of the FBI National Academy. Chief Duffy also holds a first degree black belt in karate.
In addition to his police service, Chief Duffy has held many adjunct positions over the years in teaching and consulting.
Although his duties as chief limit his adjunct endeavors, he remains active in several professional law enforcement associations.
When he is not on duty, Chief Duffy enjoys working out and spending time with his family.
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Contact
Upper Gwynedd Township
Administration Building
One Parkside Place
North Wales, Pennsylvania 19454
Postal Address
P.O. Box 1
West Point, Pennsylvania 19486
Telephone: (215) 699-7777
Fax: (215) 699-8846
contactus@uppergwynedd.org
Hours
Township Adminstration
8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Police Department, Non-Emergency
8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday
Public Facilities
6:45 am - 3:15 pm, Monday - Friday
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