Lansdowne Police Department

Daniel J Kortan Jr.
Police Chief

The Lansdowne Police Department was established shortly after the Borough was incorporated on June 7, 1893. Although the origin of the records is difficult to trace, we have determined that the first Lansdowne Police Officer was William Rementer, who was appointed on November 1, 1893. Officer Rementer went on to become the first Police Chief of Lansdowne and served in that capacity from May 1, 1903 until March 10, 1905.

Since the formation of the police department, there have been 112 officers pass through our ranks and we have served under the command of 10 different police chiefs. Over the years there have been members who held the ranks of Assistant Chief of Police, Captain and Lieutenant but currently the department rank structure only contains Patrolman, Sergeant, Detective and Chief. The sworn police officers are all hired under Civil Service guidelines and must pass a Civil Service examination before being hired or receiving any promotion through the ranks. Pennsylvania requires all police officers to undergo certain training on an annual basis to maintain firearms skills, first responder skills and to stay current with changes in the law. All Lansdowne Police Officers are full-time officers. The Borough does not employ part-time police. Police protection is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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Police web site: www.lansdownepolice.com
Lansdowne Neighborhood Watch web site: www.lansdowneborough.com/neighborhood-watch/