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Cell Phones for Soldiers

News
Jun 16, 2019 3:20 am

ELPD has added a drop off box for anyone who wants to donate their old cell phone to benefit soldiers and veterans. The non-profit organization “Cell Phones For Soldiers” is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing cost-free communication services and emergency funding to active-duty military members and veterans. The drop-off box can be found […]

2019 Summer Fest! Join the Fun!

News
Jun 10, 2019 3:17 pm

June 21st, 2019 at 5pm (Get there early) Located at 401 Emerson Ave on the field, between Hirst Ave and Melrose Ave. A brand new community park with children’s playground! Come on out and join the fun!!!

43rd Annual Hero Bowl

News
May 30, 2019 3:21 pm

On Thursday, May 30th, 2019, 7:30PM the 43rd Annual Delaware County Hero Bowl will take place at Cardinal O’Hara High School, 1701 South Sproul Road, Springfield, PA 19064. The Hero Bowl is comprised of ninety (90) All-Star football players selected by the Delaware County Football Coaches Association from the senior classes of the High Schools […]

Warning Signs of Identity Theft

Crime Prevention
May 26, 2019 7:59 pm

Read this article from the Federal Trade Commission to learn the most common signs that may indicate you are the victim of ‘Identity Theft’ and learn what you can do to stop it. You will also be able to report your incident to authorities and receive additional support from the FTC web site. What Do […]

A Guide to Business Security

Crime Prevention
May 25, 2019 11:15 pm

If you own or manage a business, the fear of a burglary, a robbery or a major shoplifting loss is probably never far from your mind. Most often these are crimes of opportunity. They happen because the criminal spots an easy chance and takes it. So make it tough on him or her. Here’s how.

Nigerian Check Scam

Crime Prevention
Mar 11, 2019 6:37 pm

Nigerian letter frauds combine the threat of impersonation fraud with a variation of an advance fee scheme in which a letter, mailed from Nigeria, offers the recipient the “opportunity” to share in a percentage of millions of dollars that the author, a self-proclaimed government official, is trying to transfer illegally out of Nigeria. The recipient […]

Hacked Email: What to do

Crime Prevention
Feb 19, 2019 1:42 pm

Are your friends and family getting emails from you that you didn’t send? Or maybe you want to check your email, but you can’t log in? Chances are your email’s been hacked. Here’s what to do.

Bullies: A Serious Problem for Kids

Crime Prevention
Feb 10, 2018 1:10 pm

Bullying behavior may seem rather insignificant compared to kids bringing guns to school and getting involved with drugs. Bullying is often dismissed as part of growing up. But it’s actually an early form of aggressive, violent behavior. Statistics show that one in four children who bully will have a criminal record before the age of […]