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Mission Statement

The Palmyra Police Department’s mission is to provide professional and ethical public safety services in partnership with citizens to identify

Chief Murphy

Chief Josiah Murphy

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The Palmyra Police Department is a full service police department providing public safety services to residents and visitors to the Borough. The department’s mission is to provide professional and ethical public safety services in partnership with citizens to identify, prevent and solve the problems of crime, fear of crime, social disorder and neighborhood decay, thereby improving the quality of life in our community. Our core values include: ethical behavior, protecting the community, diversity, and problem solving.

The Palmyra Police Department prides itself on connecting with our community in various different ways throughout the year. Outside of answering calls for service and assisting the public on a day to day basis, the officers participate in community events such as, National Night Out, Adopt a Cop, Citizens Police Academy, Youth Police Academy, Palmyra Day, Halloween Parade, Trunk or Treat, Christmas gift giving to families in need, and by donating Thanksgiving meals to families in need. We care about the community we serve and enjoy the positive interactions that we have with the public on a daily basis.

The Palmyra Police Department can be reached at the following:
Emergency: 911
Non- Emergency Dispatch: 856-829-0191
Business office number: 856-829-0198
Gun/Drugs Tip line: 856-829-5483 or 856-829-LIVE
Email: [email protected]

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Today, the Palmyra Police Department proudly honors the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.

We would like to extend a special thank you to two of our very own, Sergeant Brian Johnson and Patrolman Michael Blaser, for their military service to our country and their continued commitment to serving and protecting our community.To all veterans, past and present, thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and your commitment to our country. Today and every day, we honor you.Happy Veterans Day from the Palmyra Police Department! ... See MoreSee Less

Today, the Palmyra Police Department proudly honors the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Your courage, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.

We would like to extend a special thank you to two of our very own, Sergeant Brian Johnson and Patrolman Michael Blaser, for their military service to our country and their continued commitment to serving and protecting our community.

To all veterans, past and present, thank you for your service, your sacrifices, and your commitment to our country. Today and every day, we honor you.

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