Bensalem Township Police Department

What Bensalem Township Police Department does

The Bensalem Township Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency serving Bensalem Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Operating as part of the township's Department of Public Safety, the department provides 24/7 law enforcement services including patrol, criminal investigation, emergency response, traffic enforcement, and community policing. The department is led by Director of Public Safety William McVey and Deputy Director Robert Race, with division command structure covering Patrol, Investigations, Support Services, Special Operations, Night Operations, and SWAT. The agency serves approximately 58 sworn and civilian personnel across a single geographic jurisdiction.

The department's core technology infrastructure is built on the CrimeWatch Network, which provides a public-facing web portal and mobile applications (iOS and Android) for online crime reporting, arrest and incident browsing, warrant listings, most wanted postings, and anonymous tip submission. Specialized operational programs include a sUAS (drone) program for aerial surveillance, a body-worn camera program for evidence capture, and a K-9 unit including K-9 Moose and K-9 Taz that participates in DEA task force operations. The department also operates the Bensalem Secure retail theft reduction initiative in partnership with the Bensalem Township Economic Development Corporation, and offers online accident report retrieval through a CARFAX integration.

As a public sector government entity, the department does not generate commercial revenue. Operations are funded entirely through Bensalem Township tax revenue and budget allocations. The department has achieved CALEA international accreditation, Pennsylvania State Association of Police Officers (PSAPO) and Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association (PCPA) accreditation, and International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Premier Agency recognition. Joint task force partnerships with the DEA, FBI, Philadelphia Police Department, and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General support regional and federal-level investigations into drug trafficking and human trafficking.

Name

Bensalem Township Police Department

Legal name

Bensalem Township Police Department

Website

https://bensalempolice.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bensalem Township Police Department is a municipal law enforcement agency in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, serving township residents and businesses through patrol, investigations, community programs, and a CrimeWatch digital crime reporting platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Law Enforcement / Public Safety Services

NAICS

Police Protection (92212), Police Protection (922120)

akta.pro primary industry

Police Services (Patrol, Response & Community Policing) (BPAIAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Crime Prevention & Community Policing Programs (EDALAEAG), Traffic Enforcement & Road Safety (Highway Patrol, DUI, Collision Investigation) (BPAIAGAJ)

Keywords

• Law enforcement services
• Public safety
• Crime prevention
• Community policing
• Emergency response

Headquarters

HQ city

Bensalem

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bensalem Township Police Department delivers municipal law enforcement and public safety services to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Bensalem Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Its core functions include 24/7 patrol, criminal investigations, K-9 operations, SWAT response, traffic enforcement, warrant enforcement, and emergency dispatch through 911. Public-facing programs include online crime reporting via the CrimeWatch platform, the Bensalem Secure retail theft reduction program, community education initiatives such as D.A.R.E. and Bensalem PAL, and specialized capabilities such as the sUAS (drone) program and body-worn camera program.

Product overview

Bensalem Township Police Department operates a comprehensive law enforcement portal on the CrimeWatch Network, providing public access to crime reporting, arrests, incident blotters, warrants, and most wanted listings. The department offers specialized services including a sUAS (drone) program, body camera program, and K-9 unit for investigations. Community engagement programs include D.A.R.E., PAL, McGruff activities, and anti-bullying initiatives. The department also provides online services such as accident report retrieval through CARFAX partnership and the Bensalem Secure retail theft reduction program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Crime Reporting Portal Public-facing web portal on the CrimeWatch Network enabling citizens to submit tips, file reports, view arrests, incidents, warrants, and most wanted listings, available to all Bensalem Township residents and visitors.
• Online Accident Reports Online access to motor vehicle accident reports through a partnership with CARFAX, enabling residents to obtain vehicle accident documentation remotely.
• Bensalem Secure Program Multifaceted retail theft reduction initiative operated in partnership with the Bensalem Township Economic Development Corporation that deploys police cooperation with local retail and commercial businesses to prevent and respond to theft.
• Community Outreach and Youth Programs Community-based programs including D.A.R.E. drug and violence prevention education, McGruff child safety activities, the Bensalem Police Activities League (PAL), anti-bullying education, Towns Against Graffiti (T.A.G.), and a school bus patrol service delivered to township schools, youth organizations, and families.
• K-9 Unit Services Police canine unit staffed by dogs including K-9 Moose and K-9 Taz that supports drug detection, search operations, and DEA task force activities for investigations within the township.
• Emergency 911 Dispatch and Patrol Services 24/7 emergency dispatch through the 911 system combined with uniformed patrol, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and warrant enforcement delivered across Bensalem Township.
• sUAS (Drone) Aerial Support Program Unmanned aerial system (drone) program providing aerial surveillance and operational support for law enforcement operations, with public-facing information describing the department's sUAS deployment and use cases.
• Body-Worn Camera Program Department-wide officer-worn body camera recording program used for evidence capture, accountability, and public transparency in law enforcement interactions.
• School Bus Patrol Service School transportation safety program providing officer presence and monitoring along school bus routes during pickup and drop-off times within Bensalem Township.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful participation in joint task force operations resulting in drug trafficking and human trafficking arrests
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DEA Philadelphia Field Office Task ForcecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBensalem Police K-9 Moose and Detective Jack Gohl are members of the DEA Philadelphia Field Office Task Force, participating in long-term investigations alongside federal partners
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint task force operations including drug trafficking investigations conducted alongside FBI participation
• Philadelphia Police DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative law enforcement operations in joint task force investigations for regional crime prevention
• Pennsylvania Office of Attorney GeneralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState-level partnership in joint task force operations for drug trafficking and other criminal investigations
• Bensalem Township Economic Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Bensalem Secure initiative, a multifaceted approach to reducing retail theft in the township through cooperation with local business owners
• Electricians Local Union 98, IBEWminorOthersDonated funds to purchase a ballistic vest for Bensalem Police K-9 Taz
• Plasterers & Cement Masons Local 592minorOthersDonated funds to purchase a ballistic vest for Bensalem Police K-9 Taz
• Sheet Metal Workers Local Union 19minorOthersDonated funds to purchase a ballistic vest for Bensalem Police K-9 Taz

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Warrington Township Police Department: Municipal police department serving Warrington Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Same-county peer offering directly comparable municipal law enforcement services in a suburban setting.
• Bristol Township Police Department: Municipal police department serving Bristol Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Direct peer in scale, jurisdiction type, and operating environment to Bensalem Township PD, both serving lower Bucks County communities adjacent to the Philadelphia metro.
• Abington Township Police Department: Municipal police department serving Abington Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Comparable suburban Philadelphia-area township police agency of similar scale, performing patrol, investigations, K-9, and community programs.
• Cheltenham Township Police Department: Municipal police department serving Cheltenham Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Comparable suburban township police agency in the Philadelphia metro with overlapping community policing and patrol mandates.
• Upper Darby Township Police Department: Municipal police department serving Upper Darby Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Comparable Philadelphia-metro township police agency, somewhat larger in scale but with similar suburban commercial-corridor policing demands.
• Falls Township Police Department: Municipal police department serving Falls Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Comparable suburban township agency in the same county with similar community policing, patrol, and investigative functions.
• Lower Merion Township Police Department: Municipal police department serving Lower Merion Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Comparable as a similarly structured suburban Philadelphia-metro township police agency with comparable accreditation status and community policing emphasis.
• Middletown Township Police Department: Municipal police department serving Middletown Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania—the same county as Bensalem. Directly comparable as a similarly sized suburban township police agency operating under Pennsylvania municipal law with comparable patrol, investigations, and community policing functions.

Broad incumbents

• Pennsylvania State Police: State-level law enforcement agency providing broader statewide patrol, investigative, and specialized services across Pennsylvania. Acts as a broader incumbent with overlapping patrol and traffic enforcement capabilities to municipal departments including Bensalem.
• Bucks County Sheriff's Office: County-level law enforcement office serving Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Operates in the same geography as Bensalem Township PD, providing court services, warrant enforcement, and broader county-wide functions that complement municipal policing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BensalemPolice
• Facebookfacebook.com/BensalemPoliceDepartment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bensalem-township-police-department

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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