Department Logistics

The Manheim Borough Police Department is comprised of 17 sworn Law Enforcement Officers and 1 Office Manager.  Within the Police Department we have several roles which include: Patrol Division, Criminal Investigations, Traffic Enforcement / Investigations, Drug Investigations, School Resource Officer, Emergency Services, Administrative Assistant and and Executive Staff.  These roles are highlighted under the SERVICE section of this web site:  https://manheimpolice.org/services

Responsibilities

The Manheim Borough Police Department serves the communities of Manheim Borough and Rapho Township by protecting citizens and property, preventing crime, enforcing laws, and maintaining order.  All Officers of the department are included in the rotation to patrol Manheim Borough and Rapho Township so they gain expertise in both communities.  Manheim Borough Police Department patrols the 47 square miles of Rapho and 1.5 square miles of Manheim Borough.  Rapho Township’s population is 9,888 and Manheim Borough’s population is 4,652.

Manheim Borough   (Map)                Rapho  (Map)

Mission Statement

The mission of the Manheim Borough Police Department is to provide the highest quality law enforcement services possible while maintaining safety and security to our citizens.  To accomplish our mission we will adhere to the values of professionalism, integrity, respect, responsiveness, and leadership.   We strive to deter crime while being proactive in our enforcement of State and Local laws impartially.  We have dedicated ourselves to working in partnership with the citizens of Manheim Borough / Rapho Township, the legislators, prosecutors, judges and other law enforcement agencies.    We do this with the highest standard of conduct while on duty and in our private lives. We are committed to preserving the quality of life, property and individual rights guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States.  We will continue to be a knowledgeable and well-trained police force that evolves and grows through continuing education and our partnerships with the people we serve.

Value Statements

Professionalism

We are committed to providing a professional law enforcement agency by training our officers and personnel to be knowledgeable and educated to be accountable to our community.

Integrity

We are committed to uphold the ethical and Constitutional values of our community within our agency and ourselves.

Respect

We are committed to honest, fair and impartial in our treatment of our citizens with professional and courteous service.

Responsiveness

We are committed to responding to the communities needs for effective and quality police service and deliver that service without pause.

Leadership

We are committed to empowering our department members and citizens to work together to resolve community problems and enabling them the authority and discretion to act for the welfare and safety of the community.

Service is our commitment…. Honor, duty and integrity is our mandate.