East Lansdowne PD

As summer begins, the East Lansdowne Police Department would like to remind everyone to stay safe while enjoying the warmer weather and spending more time outdoors. Please remember: 🚸 Watch for children at play and crossing streets 🚗 Slow down in residential neighborhoods 🚲 Wear helmets while riding bicycles or scooters 🔒 Lock vehicles and remove valuables from sight 💧 Stay hydrated during hot weather 🔥 Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles Our officers will continue working to keep East Lansdowne safe all summer long through proactive patrols and community engagement. Have a safe, enjoyable, and responsible summer! #EastLansdowne #ELPD #SummerSafety #CommunityFirst #DriveSafe #ChildrenAtPlay #PublicSafety #EverVigilant

👔 Happy Father’s Day from the East Lansdowne Police Department! 👔 Today we celebrate all the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who do so much for their families and our community. And yes… even the dads who proudly smile after receiving that last-minute checkout-line tie from Walmart—it’s the thought that counts! 😄 Thank you for your strength, guidance, and dedication. We hope you enjoy a well-deserved day of appreciation. #elpd #eastlansdowne #delco #FathersDay #safertogether

🖤❤️💚 Juneteenth – Freedom Day 🖤❤️💚 Today we honor Juneteenth, a day of remembrance and reflection marking the end of slavery in the United States and celebrating freedom, resilience, and progress. The East Lansdowne Police Department recognizes the importance of this day and remains committed to serving our community with integrity, respect, and fairness for all. We stand together in unity as we continue working toward a safer, stronger, and more inclusive community. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay #EastLansdownePD #Delco #CommunityUnity #Respect #Integrity #Service

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A heartfelt thank you to Janet Thompson and Samantha Bryson of Girl Scout Troop 5139 for their generous donation of Girl Scout Cookies to the officers of the East Lansdowne Police Department! Your kindness and support mean so much to our officers and serve as a wonderful reminder of the strong partnership between our police department and the community we proudly serve. Thank you, Troop 5139, for thinking of us and for making our day a little sweeter! 🍪💙 #EastLansdownePolice #CommunityPartnership #GirlScouts #ThankYou #EverVigilant

🔒 COMMUNITY HOME FIREARMS SAFETY CLASS 🔒 The East Lansdowne Police Department is pleased to invite residents and community members to attend a FREE Community Home Firearms Safety Class designed to promote responsible firearm ownership, safe storage practices, and firearm safety awareness within our homes and neighborhoods. 📅 Sunday, July 12, 2026 🕛 12:00 PM (Noon) 📍 East Lansdowne Borough Hall 155 Lexington Avenue East Lansdowne, PA 19050 This informative program will be conducted by renowned firearms instructor Chris Grant and will feature Keynote Speaker Steven Lichtenstein, D.O., CEO/President of GPS, who will discuss the importance of firearm safety and community responsibility. Topics will include: ✅ Safe firearm handling principles ✅ Secure firearm storage in the home ✅ Child access prevention strategies ✅ Preventing unauthorized access to firearms ✅ Home firearm safety best practices 🎁 FREE Gun Locks Available for All Attendees 🍽️ Food and Beverages Will Be Provided 💲 No Cost to Attend ALL East Lansdowne and Area Residents are welcome to attend. Whether you are a longtime firearm owner, new to firearms, or simply interested in learning more about firearm safety, this class offers valuable information for everyone. Together, we can help promote a safer community through education, awareness, and responsible firearm ownership. @Project ChildSafe #FirearmsSafety #CommunityFirst #FreeGunLocks

Scam Alert Reminder: PA Human Services will never call or text an individual to request personal information. There are currently attempted EBT fraud phone calls happening in which the caller is leaving voicemails and claiming to be “Pennsylvania EBT Customer Service” - phishing for EBT card numbers! This is a scam. Please report any suspicious texts or calls about DHS benefits by calling the DHS fraud tip line at 1-844-DHS-TIPS (1-844-347-8477). #ebtscam #delco #eastlansdowne #communityfirst

🚨 PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT 🚨 As of today, Paul Miller’s Law is now OFFICIALLY IN EFFECT across Pennsylvania. 📵 What you need to know: Drivers are now prohibited from using handheld devices while operating a vehicle — including while stopped at red lights or in traffic. ⚠️ Enforcement has begun: Violations may result in citations and fines. 👮‍♂️ The East Lansdowne Police Department is committed to keeping our roads safe. Distracted driving puts everyone at risk — your family, your neighbors, and our community. Put the phone down. Stay focused. Arrive safely. #DriveSafe #PaulMillersLaw #DistractedDriving #TrafficSafety #ELPD #PublicSafety #Pennsylvania #EyesOnTheRoad

🔒 **Gun Storage Check Week | June 1–7** The East Lansdowne Police Department encourages every firearm owner in our community to take a few minutes this week to review how firearms are stored at home and in vehicles. Safe storage helps prevent accidents, unauthorized access, theft, and suicide. Gun Storage Check Week reminds gun owners to **“Make Sure It’s Secure®”** by using responsible storage options such as cable locks, lock boxes, full-size safes, and secure vehicle storage. Parents and guardians are also encouraged to have age-appropriate conversations with children about firearm safety. This short Project Child-Safe video is a helpful resource for families and a great conversation on the topic: 🎥 **Parents Talking with Their Kids About Gun Safety** zurl.co/ujlsl If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text **988** for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Learn more: **zurl.co/r1pzg** **East Lansdowne Police Department** Serving. Protecting. Ever Vigilant. #GunStorageCheckWeek #MakeSureItsSecure #SafeStorageSavesLives #FirearmSafety #ProjectChildSafe #CommunitySafety #EastLansdowne #EastLansdownePolice #ELPD #PublicSafety

A sincere thank you to Edward J. Sidley Jr. and Kharis Sepulveda from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission’s Fraudulent Documents Training Unit for providing ELPD and our regional law enforcement partners with an outstanding and informative training this week. The class offered valuable insight into the detection and investigation of fraudulent government documents, enhancing our collective ability to identify document fraud and protect the communities we serve. We appreciate your professionalism, expertise, and commitment to law enforcement training and education. #NJMVC #ELPD #DELCO #FraudulentDocs #Training #eastlansdowne

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women of our armed forces who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. The East Lansdowne Police Department stands in gratitude and remembrance of those who gave their lives to protect our freedoms. We also extend our thoughts to the families who carry their legacy forward. We will never forget. #MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen #EastLansdownePD #Delco #NeverForget #ServiceAndSacrifice #Remembrance

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This week we were proud to host, Ms. Colleen Shelly from the @Pennsylvania Academy for Animal Care and Control who presented an informative and innovative class on Municipal Animal Control at the East Lansdowne Police Department. We were grateful to join with members of the Marcus Hook Police, Pennsylvania State Police, Maidencreek Township, Haverford Police, Falls Township Police, East Lansdowne Police, East Lansdowne Code Enforcement, and Downingtown Police for this valuable training. Thank you Colleen (We Miss Mikey!) Strong partnerships and continued education help us better serve our communities. #EastLansdownePolice #AnimalControl #PublicSafety #PoliceTraining #CommunityPartnerships #EverVigilant

As the weather gets warmer and more residents are out walking, driving, and enjoying our neighborhoods, the East Lansdowne Police Department reminds everyone to slow down, stay alert, and look out for one another. Whether you are behind the wheel, riding a bike, or crossing the street, take a few extra seconds to check your surroundings. Watch for children, pedestrians, crossing guards, parked vehicles, and school buses. Small acts of caution can prevent serious injuries and help keep our community safe. Together, we can make East Lansdowne safer for everyone. #EastLansdownePolice #ELPD #EverVigilant #CommunitySafety #SlowDown #DriveSafe #PedestrianSafety #SaferTogether

Firearms Safety The East Lansdowne Police Department encourages every firearm owner in our community to take a few minutes to review how firearms are stored at home and in vehicles. Safe storage helps prevent accidents, unauthorized access, theft, and suicide. Gun Storage Check Week reminds gun owners to “Make Sure It’s Secure®” by using responsible storage options such as cable locks, lock boxes, full-size safes, and secure vehicle storage. Parents and guardians are also encouraged to have age-appropriate conversations with children about firearm safety. This short Project Child-Safe video is a helpful resource for families and a great conversation on the topic: 🎥 Parents Talking with Their Kids About Gun Safety zurl.co/iQC76 If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Learn more: zurl.co/d6bot

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women of law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their communities and this nation. On National Peace Officers Memorial Day, the East Lansdowne Police Department remembers the fallen, supports the families they left behind, and stands in gratitude for the courage and dedication of all who wear the badge. Their commitment to protecting others will never be forgotten. We honor their service, their sacrifice, and the legacy they leave behind. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” From all of us at the East Lansdowne Police Department — we remember. 🇺🇸💙 #NationalPeaceOfficersMemorialDay #NeverForget #HonorTheFallen #ThinBlueLine #PoliceMemorial #LawEnforcement #EastLansdowne #ELPD #DelawareCounty #EverVigilant

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Please join the East Lansdowne Police Department in welcoming Officer Alexia Williams to our Department and community! Officer Williams officially took the Oath of Office during last night’s Borough Council meeting, marking the beginning of her service to the residents of East Lansdowne. We are proud to have her join our team and look forward to her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to public safety. Welcome to the East Lansdowne Police Department, Officer Williams! #EastLansdowne #ELPD #WelcomeToTheTeam #PublicSafety #CommunityFirst #PoliceDepartment #delco