You may notice that all of our uniformed Officers will be wearing a body-worn camera on their persons. This is the culmination of a long process and we are proud to give you a little insight into how it all came about. Ultimately, we feel this program will provide us with greater access to information […]
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West Goshen Township Selects Michael P. Carroll as Next Chief of Police
West Goshen Township Selects Michael P. Carroll as Next Chief of Police The West Goshen Township Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce the selection of Michael P. Carroll as the next Chief of Police for the Township’s Police Department. The decision was made after a rigorous selection process begun in September 2020, following the […]
Road Rules: Fall Driving Safety Tips
As weather changes, so do the road conditions. The autumn leaves are a staple of the season and can create hazardous conditions on the roadway. When leaves accumulate on the roadway and become wet, they can get extremely slippery, making the driving conditions similar to driving on ice. In addition to reducing the car’s traction […]
Police Department Promotion and New Officer
Police Department Promotion and New Officer: On Friday July 31, 2020, West Goshen Police Department promoted Wesley Holman to Sergeant, filling in the vacancy made after the retirement of 40-year veteran Sergeant Anthony Storti. Also, filling the rank and file, William Cuddhy was hired as a patrol officer. This promotion is maintaining a Supervisory Structure […]
Road Rules: Construction Safety
With the many roadway improvement projects being conducted on the area roadways, drivers are reminded to use caution in active work zones. An “Active Work Zone is defined by the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code as the portion of a work zone where construction, maintenance or utility workers are located on the roadway, berm or shoulder. The […]
Township Chief of Police Search Begins
The Township has begun a search for the next Chief of Police.
Road Rules: Steer Clear Law
In September of 2006, Pennsylvania passed a law in which motorist are required to move over to the far lane or slow to a safe speed when approaching an emergency response area. The law is under the Pennsylvania Vehicle Code section 3327- Duty of driver in emergency response areas. What does the law require? […]
Road Rules: Pickup Truck Safety
Please be aware of and follow all regulations when driving your pickup truck vehicle. Federal standards require that vehicle occupant compartments be designed to protect occupants during a crash. Pickup truck beds are designed to carry cargo, not people, and are not intended to provide protection in a crash. Additionally, children and adults can easily […]
Road Rules: COVID-19 Travel Regulations
On March 16th, Governor Wolf issued a shut down order for the entire state of Pennsylvania due to the COVID-19 outbreak with few exemptions for essential travel Allowable Essential Travel Any travel related to the provision of or access to the above-mentioned individual activities or life-sustaining business activities (see below for details about life-sustaining business […]
Road Rules: Motorcycle Safety
As the warm weather approaches, the West Goshen Police Department Traffic Safety Division would like to remind you to be aware of motorcycles on the roadway. The following are some safety tips and facts to help keep our roadways safe for everyone: With 4985 of deaths in 2018, motorcyclists are overrepresented in crashes and fatalities. […]