Emergency Call 911     Nonemergency (610)926-2999                                      Chief Scott Eaken The Northern Berks Regional Police Department provides police services to Maidencreek Township, Ontelaunee Township and Leesport Borough.  Regionalization has proven to be a cost effect way to provide efficient police services to three communities.    On May 1, 1991 the Maidencreek/Ontelaunee Joint Police Department was created and immediately became a success story for both municipalities.  On January 1, 1998, Leesport Borough Police Department and Maidencreek/Ontelaunee Joint Police Department consolidated, forming the Northern Berks Regional Police Department.    The consolidation has allowed the department to provide special services to all three communities, while still maintaining protection to all residential, commercial and industrial areas.  The department currently maintains a roster of thirteen full time uniformed officers protecting approximately 9500 residents and patrol approximately 75 square miles of roadway. SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE NOTHERN BERKS REGIONAL POLICE DARE Program in the Schuylkill Valley Elementary School and Andrew Maier  Elementary School. Specialized Assembly Programs have been presented at Schuylkill Valley High School and Fleetwood Area High School. Bike Patrol was formed. Criminal Investigator position was formed. Speed Enforcement Grants have been obtained for Route 61 and Route 222. Canine unit trained in explosive detection. Sergeant trained in large truck inspections, and accident reconstruction. Special forces training has been under way in preparation of terrorist threats. Speed control has been conducted at different locations through out all three municipalities. Fraud presentations made to community groups. Department conducting "Seat Belt Safety" inspections. Trained officer provides proper child car seat installation.

Northern Berks Regional
Police Department
5710 Leesport Avenue
Reading, PA 19605