Pennridge School Resource Officer Program

Started through a state grant, this program utilizes a pro-active approach by police in identifying and assisting potential juvenile offenders with better behavioral choices.  Officers spend time weekly in the high school and the two junior high schools providing intervention services to students identified as at risk or in need of additional supervision.  Additionally, the officers assist the school with truancy cases and in the identification of youths and families in need of assistance.  

Youth Aid Panel (YAP)

The Youth Aid Panel is a successful alternative program for first time juvenile offenders.  Designed to defer juvenile cases from being adjudicated through the traditional juvenile court system, the YAP is a viable alternative for children who have made a singular error in judgment.  Offending children report to the YAP during scheduled meetings before panel members.  The volunteer panel of adults from the community preside over the cases, allowing the first-time juvenile offender to take responsibility for their actions.  This often takes the form of restitution to victims, formal apology letters and community service.  These are in lieu of criminal charges through juvenile court.  The child must admit their wrongdoing and accept the terms of the Youth Aid Panel without argument or their case is remanded to juvenile court.  When all YAP requirements are completed to the satisfaction of the panel, the case is treated as if there was no criminal arrest.

Directed Patrol Program

This program was developed to enhance responsiveness to specific areas of community concern.  Focusing on locations identified by citizen complaints, observed criminal activity and other safety concerns, these "hot spots" are given extra attention by police patrols as workload permits.  Directed patrols include motor vehicles, bicycle, or foot patrols by officers.  A list of Directed Patrol locations are distributed regularly to officers and updated as hot spots arise and are resolved.  These patrols have proven to be an effective tool in suppression of criminal activity, prevention of future problem behaviors, and enhancing traffic safety throughout Perkasie and Sellersville.

Bicycle Patrol Program

The bicycle has been found to be an effective means to patrol parks, alleys and other less travelled thoroughfares.  It has offered increased flexibility in the areas of patrol and service to the community.  Officers assigned to the bicycle patrol duties have received specialized training unique to police bicycle operations and tactics.

Central Bucks Special Response Team

Over 18 jurisdictions from central and northern Bucks County have joined together to form a highly trained and specially equipped group of officers.  The team includes numerous tactical officers and a contingent of crisis negotiators.  CBSRT will quickly respond to high-risk incidents, disasters, or warrant service on dangerous individuals throughout central and northern Bucks.  Over the years, the CBSRT has honorably handled situations almost every member jurisdiction.

Law Enforcement Victim Advocacy

The Perkasie-Bedminster Community relations program enables grant funded victim advocates who work directly with the police department to provide outreach, support, education, and accompaniment to victims of crime throughout the criminal justice process. 

Human Services Co-Responder

The Co-Responder program, a collaborative effort with Bucks County Human Services, created a dedicated crisis response and behavioral health expert for individuals that interact with the law enforcement. This service is designed to help divert individuals away from the criminal justice system and to provide an alternative to law enforcement when dealing with social service needs.