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1. How can I arrange a tour of the police station?
2. How can I find out if I have a warrant for my arrest?
3. How can I get a copy of my driving record?
4. How do I get a copy of a police report for my insurance company?
5. How do I find out about crime statistics for my neighborhood or about a neighborhood I am considering moving into?
6. How do I report drug activity in my neighborhood?
7. How do I report a crime?
8. Do you hold Police auctions?
9. Can someone in the Police Department fingerprint me for a license, adoption proceedings, etc?
10. Does the Township of Spring have an animal control officer?
11. Who do I call about a lost pet?
12. Will the Police Department watch my house while I am away on vacation/business?
13. How do I obtain a handgun permit?
14. Can I request a ride-along?
15. What can we do about speeding on our street?
16. How can I get crime prevention information?
17. Can I get police services for a special event at my residence or business?
18. How do I get a Protection From Abuse Order (PFA)?
19. How do I go about becoming a Township of Spring Police Officer?

Tours of the Police Department can be arranged by contacting Officer Donald Aiman at 610-678-3431.

Contact the Berks County Sheriffs Department Warrants Division at 610-478-6387.

The Police Department cannot provide license information to citizens; however, you can contact PennDot for information.

Accident reports are available at the Police Department Monday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. The cost for these reports is currently $15.00. Copies of criminal reports cannot be furnished to victims or insurance companies without a subpoena; however, we do provide proof that crimes have been reported to insurance companies.

It is difficult to break down crime statistics for each neighborhood in the Township of Spring; however, UCR (Uniform Crime Report Data) for the entire Township of Spring is available. If you have any concerns about a certain area of the Township of Spring any Police Officer will gladly assist you with your questions.

You may call the Police Department general number or the Criminal Investigations Division at 610-678-3431. The more information you can provide, the better. Information such as names and address of the person you are reporting is helpful. Vehicle information (license plate numbers if possible), type of activity, hours of occurrence, etc. should also be noted and reported. You do not have to leave your name; however, it is helpful should further information be needed.

Non-Emergency number 610-678-3431, M-F 0800-1630 hrs. or 24 hrs a day 610-655-4911.

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Yes, we only request that you make an appointment by calling 610-678-3431. This service is available for Township of Spring residents and there is no charge for this service.

No, animal problems are handled by patrol officers or by contacting the Animal Rescue League at 610-373-8830.

Contact Berks Radio at 610-655-4911. They have an animal log book which they reference when they receive calls for lost and found animals. They will notify the Police Officers on duty who will then keep an eye out for your lost pet. You can also contact the Animal Rescue League at 610-373-8830 and see if your pet was turned in to them.

The Police Department does not physically check residences or business while people are away on vacation/business; however, we do suggest that you contact the Police Department and provide them with your vacation information, such as the time you will be away, lights on timers, people with keys to your residence in case of emergency, etc.

You must go to the Berks County Sheriff’s Department on the fourth floor of the Berks County Court House and pick up an application.

At this time the Police Department does not have a policy regarding citizen ride-along. If that policy changes, we will make it known on our web site.

An extensive speed enforcement program is in effect. If you have particular concerns, please contact the Police Department and an officer will address your complaints.

You can contact any of our Community Relations Officers who are specifically trained to answer your questions. Contact Officer Donald Aiman, Officer Ed Makosch, or Officer Jarrod Schappell.

Yes, some special services are available. You can contact Sgt. Charles Montgomery to see if your particular situation is applicable.

Any officer can provide you with a detailed explanation of your rights under the Protection from Abuse Act.

The Township of Spring Police Department will place an advertisement in the Reading Eagle, which is the first step in the hiring process. The requirements and specifics will be provided in the ad copy.