Solebury Police Issue New Non-Emergency Response Guidelines

SOLEBURY TOWNSHIP, PA — Police in Solebury Township announced new guidelines for non-emergency police responses in light of the spread of the novel coronavirus in the region.

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Effective immediately, the following protective measures regarding non-emergency police reporting are in place:

• To file non-emergency police reports (fraud complaints, minor property damage, ID theft, lost property, etc.) Solebury Township residents should call the 24/7 non-emergency line at 215-328-8511 and ask for an officer to call you. You can also email police@soleburypd.org.
• Anyone with a fever or any other associated symptoms should not come into police headquarters.
• All fingerprinting, tours of the police department and special community policing events will be suspended for the next 30 days.

Also on Thursday, the Bucks County District Attorney said the local Police Chiefs Association has instituted contingencies for addressing manpower shortages among police departments should they arise as a result of efforts to quarantine individuals exposed to coronavirus.

The plans adopted by the association, including cooperative agreements through which police officers may patrol and operate in municipalities outside their jurisdiction if required, predate the current outbreak.

“Keeping the public safe despite any and all outside circumstances is our first priority, and preparedness is paramount in meeting that goal,” said Bucks County District Attorney Matthew D. Weintraub, the county’s chief law enforcement officer. “We continue to monitor the developing situation and will adapt our approach to be sure everyone stays safe.”