Berks-Lehigh Regional Police
- Berks-Lehigh Regional Police
The Berks-Lehigh Regional Police is a multi-jurisdictional police department in southeastern Pennsylvania. The agency provides law enforcement services to 4 incorporated municipalities in Berks and Lehigh counties. In Berks County the department serves Topton Borough, Lyons Borough and Maxatawny Township. In Lehigh County the Township of Upper Macungie is served by the agency.
Through the formation of a "police district" under the control of a Police Commission, some municipalities in Pennsylvania have found that improved and more professional police services could be obtained through inter-governmental cooperation. Having one police department covering 4 neighboring communities, rather than 4 separate police departments, allows each municipality to enjoy the benefits of a larger department such as specialized units and a professional staff.
Prior to January 1, 2001 the department was known as the Northeastern Berks Regional Police as it only covered the 3 Berks County municipalities. The agency by this name existed between 1991-2001. When neighboring Upper Macungie Township in Lehigh County joined the agency in 2001 the name was changed to Berks-Lehigh Regional Police.
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