The Patrol Division consists of one Lieutenant, eight Street Supervisors, and a Community Policing Supervisor.

The Patrol Division is the first group that is notified in the case of an emergency. The Patrol Division is what comprises the majority of the police force. The Detectives are provided with state of the art equipment necessary to solve all cases. The detectives work cooperatively with the police officers to solve crimes, in addition to working closely with the community. The Detective Division consists of nine detectives, one Detective Sergeant, and one Detective Lieutenant Commander. This division also oversees the Animal Control Unit. The Administrative Services Division consists of one Lieutenant, two Sergeants, six Police Staff, and one Secretary. DivisionsĬheltenham Police can be divided into four divisions: The Administrative Services Division, the Detective Division, the Patrol Division, and the Professional Standards Division. The Cheltenham Township Police Department started 2017 with only 67 sworn personnel, down 19 officers from the authorized force of 86 in the late 1990's into early 2000's. 2012 saw the Cheltenham Police Department's first layoffs in the Township's history, when 2 sworn members and 3 civilian employees were laid off due to Township budget shortfalls. However, due to drastic budget cuts, the number of sworn personnel has dwindled to 76 in 2010-2011, 70 in 2015. Since then, the force has expanded drastically, operating with about 84 members. At the time of formation, there was one chief, and only seven officers. Cheltenham Township Police Department was formed in February 1903 by the Township board of Commissioners.

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