Lansdowne Police Department

Attention all motorists: Paul Miller’s Law goes into effect June 5!

What does that even mean?

Simply put, unless you’re calling 911, any use of interactive electronic handheld devices is now considered a primary offense. If you have a phone in your hand, we can stop you.

Say what?

Effective Friday, the Pennsylvania is motor vehicle code permits police to pull you over and issue a citation if you’re using your phone, tablet, etc. This prohibition includes when stopped at a light or stopped in traffic.

The measure, which was signed into law by Gov. Shapiro last year is punishable by a $50 fine and associated court costs. Its intention is to cut down on distracted driving.

To be clear: talking via Bluetooth through your car speakers is fine.

Pulling over to the side of the road to talk to text while still behind the wheel is perfectly fine too.

(Having earbuds in isn’t a great idea either, but that’s a whole separate issue and just as dangerous an issue as the one this law addresses)

What’s not acceptable is not having two hands on the wheel.

Friday marks the one-year grace and educational period established following the Governor signing the provision into law.

See the link below for more!

2026 Acts - The Official Website of the Pennsylvania General Assembly Information on Pennsylvania Laws. Find Acts on General Legislation Approved and how an act affected other legislation

On this rainy Monday, we pause to recognize those who ultimate price in the pursuit and preservation of our liberty.

Memorial Day is for the ones who never made it home to feel the warm embrace of their loved ones.

Whether they took their last breath during wartime or in service to this great nation in a time of peace, their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Indeed, there is no “happy” Memorial Day. We ask you reflect upon today on all those who gave up their tomorrow for your today.

There will be two small ceremonies commemorating the day. The first will be the placement of a wreath at 9 a.m. at our beautiful new Veterans Landing across from the Lansdowne Theater.

Then at 9:30 a.m. two more wreaths will be placed at the two monuments honoring those Lansdowne residents who gave their lives in World War I and World War II at Penn Wood High School.

Both ceremonies are hosted by the amazing patriots at Lansdowne American Legion Post 65. They will be held rain or shine.

Freedom isn’t free. We honor the fallen not just today, but every day.

It’s a bit out of the ordinary for us to make a post like this, but we couldn’t let the day pass without recognizing Travers Food Market on their four decades serving our community.

They’ve been tremendous partners and friends to us here. From hosting Coffee with a Cop to catering retirement and holiday lunches Dave, Donna, their girls and crew have always been there for our staff.

They nourish our stomachs and our souls, providing a friendly face on days when we need it most.

Here’s to many more years for this Lansdowne landmark!

Congrats on 40 years!

A fitting tribute for our boy! He’s missed every day and we’re better people for having him.

Thanks, Boss, from all of us!

This post is long overdue.

At our last Council meeting, we honored and remembered our K9 Officer Bogi. Since joining the Lansdowne Police Department in 2019, Bogi was more than a K9 officer — he was a beloved part of our police family and our community.

Bogi’s “Mom and Dad,” Sgt. Miller and his wife, were there along with the entire police department, making the evening especially meaningful and emotional. I had the honor of presenting them with a proclamation memorializing Bogi’s service, along with a portrait in his memory.

Bogi was deeply loved, and he will be missed terribly. ❤️🐾

Sending all our love and thanks to the mommas who made us!

It’s with your care and support that we’re able to do what we do every day!

Celebrating the mothers we have, the mothers we’ve lost, the fur mommas and the mothers yet-to-be!

Happy Mother’s Day!