What do I do about Abandoned Vehicles

Under Pennsylvania’s motor vehicle laws, a vehicle is considered abandoned if: Left on a highway or public property in inoperable condition for 48 hours or longer Left illegally on a highway or public property Left on a highway or public property for 48 hours or longer and does not have a valid license plate, inspection sticker, or VIN number Left on private property without owner’s consent for 48 hours or longer If you have a complaint regarding an abandoned vehicle, contact an officer via Pocono Township’s non-emergency phone listing, (570) 629-7200. A Police Officer will respond and evaluate the situation. If the vehicle can be classified as abandoned, the vehicle will be removed.

Where do I get information for non-criminal Finger Printing?

The Monroe County Central Booking Center, located at the Correctional Facility in Snydersville, provides employment and applicant fingerprinting to the general public. Generally, the Central Booking Center provides this service during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. However, they will attempt to accommodate individuals that need fingerprinting services outside of these hours on a case-by-case basis. The cost for this service is $25 payable by check or money order to the “County of Monroe”. You must present a photo identification when fingerprinted. To schedule an appointment, please contact the Monroe County Central Booking Center at (570) 992-6643.

How do I make a Police Report?

There are several ways that you can make an official police report: In an Emergency or Hazardous situation, Dial 911. A police officer will be dispatched to the location you specify. For non-emergencies, Call 570-992-9911. A police officer will be dispatched to the location you specify. You may take a report in person by coming into the police station located at 110 Township Drive, Tannersville.

How do I obtain a Copy of a Police Report?

complete a right to know form and return it to the police department. The cost of an incident report is $0.25 per page In person – Reports are available at the following times at our office: Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Right to know Form linked here.

How do I obtain a Copy of an Accident Report?

If you need a copy of an accident police report please follow this link: https://secure.crashdocs.org/ The cost of each report is $15.

Do I have to register my alarm system?

Yes, all burglar alarm system must be registered with the Police Department at the time of installation All alarm registrations are $15.

How do I register my alarm system?

Please complete the alarm registration form and bring the form along with the registration fee to the Police Department during normal business hours. Alarm permit form PDF

Where do I pay my ticket?

Magisterial Court 43-3-03 3361 Route 611 Suite 4 Bartonsville, PA 18321 Phone: (570) 629-1460 Take I-80W to Exit 302 – PA 611/Bartonsville. Turn left off of the exit to PA611 North. Follow 611N for 1 mile. Court is located in the Bartonsville Commons – Suite #4.

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Anyone who lives alone in Pocono Township may sign up to participate in a special security program. The Community Policy We Care program is designed to provide added personal security to the elderly, disabled or ill, who live alone. The Pocono Township Police Department will maintain a list of the individuals, emergency numbers, contact persons, key holders and other information. Each day between 9:00AM and 11:00AM the participating person is to call the Police Department and check-in so that the Police know everything is fine and they are well. If no call is received by 11:00AM, the Police will call them. If no response is obtained, an officer will be dispatched to the residence to check on their well-being. Download We Care PDF

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Pocono Township has a Drug Collection Unit located in the lobby of the Police Department and will provide residents with a safe and environmentally responsible way to dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medication, including controlled substances.

The lobby of the Police Department is open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in which accepted medications can be dropped off with no questions asked. We do ask that medications are placed in a zip top type bag. Should you have any questions please contact the Pocono Township Police Secretary at (570) 629-7200 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

The Pocono Township Police Department is committed to providing a safe, simple, secure and environmentally friendly way to help law enforcement agencies and communities collect unwanted or expired household medication, including prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs and unused pharmaceuticals in locations throughout the U.S.A.

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What do I do about Abandoned Vehicles
Under Pennsylvania’s motor vehicle laws, a vehicle is considered abandoned if:

Left on a highway or public property in inoperable condition for 48 hours or longer
Left illegally on a highway or public property
Left on a highway or public property for 48 hours or longer and does not have a valid license plate, inspection sticker, or VIN number
Left on private property without owner’s consent for 48 hours or longer

If you have a complaint regarding an abandoned vehicle, contact an officer via Pocono Township’s non-emergency phone listing, (570) 629-7200.

A Police Officer will respond and evaluate the situation. If the vehicle can be classified as abandoned, the vehicle will be removed.
What are The Directions to Pocono Township Police Department? 
Where do I get information for non-criminal Finger Printing?
The Monroe County Central Booking Center, located at the Correctional Facility in Snydersville, provides employment and applicant fingerprinting to the general public.

Generally, the Central Booking Center provides this service during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. However, they will attempt to accommodate individuals that need fingerprinting services outside of these hours on a case-by-case basis.

The cost for this service is $25 payable by check or money order to the “County of Monroe”. You must present a photo identification when fingerprinted.

To schedule an appointment, please contact the Monroe County Central Booking Center at (570) 992-6643.
How do I make a Police Report?
There are several ways that you can make an official police report:

In an Emergency or Hazardous situation, Dial 911. A police officer will be dispatched to the location you specify.
For non-emergencies, Call 570-992-9911. A police officer will be dispatched to the location you specify.
You may take a report in person by coming into the police station located at 110 Township Drive, Tannersville.
How do I obtain a Copy of a Police Report?
complete a right to know form and return it to the police department. The cost of an incident report is $0.25 per page

In person – Reports are available at the following times at our office:

Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Right to know Form linked here.
How do I obtain a Copy of an Accident Report?
If you need a copy of an accident police report please follow this link: https://secure.crashdocs.org/

The cost of each report is $15.
Do I have to register my alarm system?
Yes, all burglar alarm system must be registered with the Police Department at the time of installation

All alarm registrations are $15.
How do I register my alarm system?
Please complete the alarm registration form and bring the form along with the registration fee to the Police Department during normal business hours.

Alarm permit form PDF
Where do I pay my ticket?
Magisterial Court 43-3-03

3361 Route 611
Suite 4
Bartonsville, PA 18321

Phone: (570) 629-1460

Take I-80W to Exit 302 – PA 611/Bartonsville.
Turn left off of the exit to PA611 North.
Follow 611N for 1 mile.
Court is located in the Bartonsville Commons – Suite #4.

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What do I do about Abandoned Vehicles

What are The Directions to Pocono Township Police Department?

Where do I get information for non-criminal Finger Printing?

How do I make a Police Report?

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Do I have to register my alarm system?

How do I register my alarm system?

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