FISHING DERBY POSTPONED

The Ice Fishing Derby originally planned for Saturday, January 25, 2020 has been postponed due to insufficient ice.  Please join us on Saturday, February 15, 2020, registration is at 9:30 a.m., Fishing begins at 10:00 a.m.  This event is planned & supervised by Chief Lee Rowan and the FCPD. Sponsors for the event are t

HELP WANTED

  

Forest City Police Department

Forest City Borough

PART-TIME CLERICAL POSITION

FOREST CITY BOROUGH POLICE DEPARTMENT is seeking a Clerical Support Person. This is a part-time position based on 20 hours per month. Minimum requirements: High School Diploma or GED. Knowledge, experience and skills in general office procedures, software and police record management systems. The potential candidate must understand current police procedures and practices. This individual will support the overall daily functions of the Department including but not limited to the following: Act as Department Liaison for MPOTEC, Jnet, CLEAN, NCIC and other law enforcement organizations, monitor certification & training, review UCR/NIBERS report and ensure accuracy, prepare statistical data, monitor expenditures, and all other related duties as assigned. This individual will report to the Chief of Police. This individual will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation. Applications are available at the borough office or on the borough website www.forestcityborough.com. Apply at the Forest City Police office at 535 Main St. or call (570) 785-3453 for more details. 

Forest City Borough is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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FOREST CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION

 Please click below to access an application for employment with the Forest City Police Department.  Forest City Borough is an  Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider.  This application must be completed in its entirety by the applicant. Please type or print legibly in ink . If because of a disability, you need assistance in completing this application form, please contact the FOREST CITY POLICE at 570-785-3453.  Application can be mailed, scanned and emailed or dropped off at 535 Main Street, Forest City, PA 18421.

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WELCOME OFFICER DZANIS

welcome TWO new part time POLICE OFFICERS TO THE FOREST CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT. Officer tREVOR Dzanis (CENTER) IS PICTURED WITH mAYOR gLINTON & cHIEF rOWAN ~ officer jASON Bell WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PICTURE.

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THANK YOU

The Forest City Police department

Thanks to everyone who volunteered their time and energy to making the 2019 "National Night Out" a huge success.  Special thanks to those businesses and organizations who donated prizes and money toward the purchase of food and beverages that were free to all who attended. The weather could not have been better.   A special thanks to Sergeant John Foley who organized this year's event.    

Tuesday, august 6, 2019

KENNEDY PARK PAVILION

5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

CHIEF OF POLICE APPOINTED

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CHIEF OF POLICE LEE ROWAN

Chief Rowan was sworn in as the Borough's Chief of Police at the regular monthly meeting of the Forest City Borough Council on Monday February 4, 2019.


Forest City Police, Fire & Emergency doing what they do best!

On Wednesday, January 16, 2019, Forest City Police Department, Forest City Fire and  Emergency Services responded to a vehicle fire on Main Street in front of the William Penn Apartments.  Fortunately there were no injuries reported.

FOREST CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

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CHIEF LEE ROWAN

Chief Rowan served the borough beginning as a patrol officer in August 1990.  He became Assistant Chief on January 15, 2011. He was subsequently promoted to Chief of Police on February 14, 2019

Sergeant JOHN FOLEY

Sergeant John Foley  began his career with the Forest City Police department as a  patrol officer in August 2011.  He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant when he was appointed to a full-time position by council on 1/7/2019.

PATROL OFFICERS CURRENT ROSTER:

  • David Clark
  • Lauren Fizz
  • Ray Gabikian
  • Rich Paulin
  • Trevor Dzanis
  • Jason Bell
  • Christine Trauger
  • Gilbert Diaz

CONTACT US

OFFICE PHONE - (570) 785-3453  

TIP LINE - (570) 785-3648  email address fcpolice@nep.net 

For emergencies - please dial 911​

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(570) 785-3453