Police Department
Department Mission
The mission of the Lower Swatara Township Police Department is to create a safer community by reducing crime, ensuring the safety of our citizens, and to build trust through transparent actions and positive community engagement.
Core Values
- Excellence: Performing at the highest standard.
- Integrity: Always doing what is right and having strong moral principles.
- Service: Working to meet the community’s needs
- Professionalism: We will be above reproach and exhibit a professional demeanor in dealing with those we serve.
Police Department – (717) 939-0463
Thomas Bell, Jr., Police Chief
Donna Leiss, Administrative Assistant
Scott Young, Sergeant
David Frantz, Sergeant
Daniel Tingle, Sergeant
Jason Heckendorn, Sergeant
Robert H. Appleby, Detective
Ryan A. Lesko, Detective
Randall T. Richards, Patrolman
Joshua A. Malott, Patrolman
Jordan Thomas, Patrolman
Patrick Ribec, Patrolman
Philip Mack, Patrolman
Heather Rogers, Patrolman
Michael Strohecker, Patrolman
Mackenzie Battle, Patrolman
Jon Hamersky, Patrolman
Anthony Schlee, Patrolman
Cade Cartwright, Patrolman
Police Pension Advisory Board:
Daniel Tingle
Ryan Lesko
Tim Noll
Michael J. Davies
Chris DeHart
Community Policing Advisory Committee
James Kazakavage
Donald Bailes
