News Archive

Eight Allentown police officers were celebrated this morning during a promotion ceremony in City Council Chambers.

The City of Allentown will host the 4th annual ‘Classics & Cruisers on Hamilton’ on August 14. 

In response to several Orbeez incidents across the City. 

The City unveils the front lobby of the new Police Headquarters at 425 W Hamilton Street.

The City of Allentown today announced the formation of a regional dirt bike task force that will address the illegal use of individuals riding dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles, and illegal motorcycles in the Lehigh Valley.

Eleven new Allentown police officers were sworn-in this morning during a ceremony at the Scottish Rite Cathedral where the department also awarded badges to six certified officers and recognized eleven recently promoted officers.

The City of Allentown along with the Allentown Police Department (APD) is deeply saddened to announce the death of one of its own. 

Allentown Mayor Ray O’Connell administered the oath of office today to Police Chief Charles Roca and Assistant Chiefs Michael Becker and James Gress during a ceremony in City Council Chambers.

Allentown Chief of Police Charles Roca today announced the promotion of two department captains to the rank of assistant chief.

The Allentown Police Department is being awarded a $53,000 U.S Department of Justice grant to support the purchase of technology to assist in crisis negotiations and portable speed control devices.