Safety

What's Already Being Done?

• Upper Chichester Fire Department has a long-running Junior Firefighter Program that allows residents as young as 14 to join the Volunteer Fire Companies.

• Upper Chichester Township Police Department regularly deploys a bike patrol during the summer months. The main objective of the bike patrol is to interact and build rapport with residents of Upper Chichester.

• Both Upper Chichester Township Police and Firefighters participate in various events throughout the year to maintain strong relationships with the public, from celebrating "Fire Week" in the schools to "Shop with a Cop" during the Holiday Season.

• Upper Chichester Township maintains a strong Social Media presence and regularly shares information about various mental health resources as provided.

What We Have To Say?

• Neighbors would like to hear more about the programs that exist in the community that connect our youth with the local Police and Fire Companies.

• Neighbors would like to see better lighting and signage letting people know surveillance cameras are in use at businesses. This would make people feel safer.

• Neighbors want to get involved with the Police Department to assist in keeping their neighborhoods safe.

• Neighbors want to see more information about mental health resources shared with the community.

• Neighbors would like to receive information about emergency services from one central clearinghouse.

What's Next?

• Promote existing youth programs with Fire and Police organizations through other media channels.

• Establish a community Safety Awareness Group that provides tips for neighbors on how to watch out for each other.

• Promote nonprofit mental health resources for the public (health services, educational services) on social media and other channels of communication.

• Improve lighting, cameras, and landscaping at businesses for the safety of our patrons.

• Create a clearinghouse of information on all safety and health events, programs, and projects.

Who Can Help Us?

• Upper Chichester Police Department

• Upper Chichester Fire Company

• Upper Chichester EMS

• Upper Chichester Township

• Commercial Property Owners

• Local Businesses

• Chichester Business Association

• Are we missing someone? Please, don't hesitate and Reach Out to Us!