The Swatara Township Police Department is partnering with the Swatara Church of God tomorrow (10/8/22) at their Fall Festival as part of the National Faith in Blue initiative taking place this weekend. Swatara Police will be on site from 10am to 12pm.  "Faith & Blue was inaugurated in 2020 by Movement Forward, Inc., working with the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) at the U.S. Department of Justice. The idea was a simple but powerful one — the ties that bind officers and residents must be reinforced if we are to build neighborhoods where everyone feels safe and included. Faith-based organizations are key to building these bonds because they are not only the largest community resource in the nation, with 65 million participants in weekly events, but because they are as diverse as our nation. Moreover, they speak to Americans’ shared conviction that we are our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers" (Faith & Blue Website).  The Swatara Police Department will be out at the Fall Festival meeting and greeting with community members.  There will be informational handouts available as well as a Fatal Vision goggles station for field sobriety tests.  We will also have a marked patrol unit on display for children to see.  This is a great way to support one of our local churches and build positive relationships with law enforcement.  We would like to thank the Swatara Church of God for partnering with us and inviting us out to this event.  We hope to see you there!   

Swatara Church of God is located at 4860 Lindle Road Harrisburg, PA 17111