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The Forks Township Police Department is a full-time, PLEAC Accredited agency. The Department consists of 24 sworn officers, certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to serve as municipal police officers.

Forks Township Police Department is in partnership with CRIMEWATCH™ Technologies This online tool gives the public direct access to crime and public safety-related information happening in their community.

This is the perfect entry point for establishing better police and public partnerships.

Forks Township Police Department is the 4^th Northampton County based agency to go live on the CRIMEWATCH™ Network; a communications platform developed specifically for law enforcement agencies that allows for geographically targeted information sharing and intelligence gathering.

Please follow the link below to the Forks Township Police Department’s CRIMEWATCH page where all our department services and information is located!

www.ForksPolice.org

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I do about Abandoned Vehicles?

Abandoned Vehicles are a nuisance as well as an eyesore. Don't let abandoned vehicles ruin the look of your neighborhood.

Under Pennsylvania's motor vehicle laws, a vehicle is considered abandoned if:

Left on a highway or public property in inoperable condition for 48 hours or longer
Left illegally on a highway or public property
Left on highway or public property for 48 hours or longer and does not have valid license plate, inspection sticker, or VIN number
Left on private property without owner's consent for 48 hours or longer

If you have a complaint regarding an abandoned vehicle contact an officer via Northampton County Control's non-emergency phone listing, 610-759-2200.

A Police Officer will respond and evaluate the situation. If the vehicle can be classified as abandoned, the vehicle will be removed.

How do I apply for a Block Party Permit?

Township residents may apply for permits to hold block parties by contacting the Public Works Director, Steve Kramer at 610-438-2670.

For approved permits, the Township will supply barricades to shut down motor vehicle traffic.

The following conditions apply to block party permit (PDF) requests:

Permit must be available for inspection during the block party.
A person must be designated to remove barricades and open the street for emergency vehicle traffic.
Public property such as signs or fire hydrants may not be tampered with.
Party holders must arrange for removal of litter and debris as soon as event is over.
Loud music must be shut off by 10 pm and party attendees must be responsive to noise complaints.
Permit holder must ensure that barricades, traffic cones and other items borrowed from Forks Township are secured for pickup by Township Employees.

What are the Directions to Forks Township Police Department?

From Easton: (Center City)

Take College avenue into the College Hill section of the City
College Avenue becomes Cattell Street
Cattel street becomes Knox Avenue
Knox Avenue becomes Sullivan Trail
The police department is located at 1604 Sullivan Trail

From Easton: (West Ward)

Take 13th street North to Bushkill Drive
Take Bushkill Drive to Zucksville Road
Take a right onto Zucksville and proceed east to Sullivan Trail
Make a right onto Sullivan Trail, the Police Department is located at 1604 Sullivan Trail

From Bethlehem/Allentown:

Take Route 22 East
Take the 13th street exit
Proceed left onto 13th street
Make a left turn onto Bushkill Drive and proceed North
Make a right turn onto Zucksville Road
Make a right turn onto Sullivan Trail, the police department is located at 1604 Sullivan Trail

From Nazareth Area:

Take 191 toward Stockertown Borough
Make a right turn at the traffic light at 191 and Main street in Stockertown
Main street becomes Sullivan Trail
Proceed South on Sullivan Trail, the Police Department is located at 1604 Sullivan Trail

From Slate Belt Area:

Take Sullivan Trail south toward Stockertown
Proceed through Stockertown Borough
Sullivan trail proceeds into Forks Township
The Police Department is located at 1604 Sullivan Trail

How do I report Domestic Violence?

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, FTPD stands ready to help. Police officers will respond quickly to domestic assaults, and will arrest abusers within the guidelines allowable by law. Officers will also assist victims in obtaining and enforcing protective court orders.

Additional resources for victims of domestic violence:

Northampton County District Attorney's Office - 610-559-3020
National Domestic Violence Hotline -800-799-SAFE
Turning Point of the Lehigh Valley - 610-437-3369
Northampton County Victim/Witness Assistance - 610-559-3711
Crime Victims Council of the Lehigh Valley - 610-437-6611

Where do I get information for non-criminal Finger Printing?

Personnel from the Forks Township Police Department are available to do non-criminal fingerprinting for those who work or reside in the Township. Typically, such fingerprints are needed for purposes like employment and immigration applications. An appointment is necessary, go to forkspolice.org and submit a fingerprint request under the services tab.

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