Police Department News & Announcements

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Chief of Police John Petrick Sworn In

On Friday, January 20, 2023, Chief John Petrick of the Ferguson Township Police Department was officially sworn in.The ceremony, which took... more ››

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Centre County Drug Tip Hotline

Did you know that the Centre County Drug Task Force has an anonymous tip line?The Centre County Drug Task Force is comprised of all... more ››

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Crisis Intervention Training Held at Ferguson Township

FERGUSON TOWNSHIP (Centre County, Pa.)--Local police and other first responders will conclude the 22nd session of a specialized 40-hour... more ››

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Q&A with Chief Petrick of the Ferguson Township Police Department

In order to better get to know Ferguson Township's new Chief of Police, John Petrick, we did a Q&A. Here is what Chief Petrick had to... more ››

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Detective Brian Wakefield Honored for Contributions to Local Peer Trauma Support Network

On Tuesday, January 10, 2023, Ferguson PD Detective Brian Wakefield was recognized by the Centre County Crisis Intervention Team for his... more ››

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Ferguson Police Provide Peer Trauma Support through Badge to Badge of Centre County

Badge to Badge of Centre County is a peer to peer support program started by Ferguson Township detectives Brian Wakefield and Caleb Clouse.

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Shop with a Cop Brings Holiday Cheer to Local Children

For the fifth year, the Ferguson Township Police Department's Shop with a Cop program has provided Christmas gifts for children in the... more ››

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Ferguson Police Welcome Officer Will Daubenspeck to the Department

The Ferguson Township Police Department is pleased to welcome new recruit, Officer Will Daubenspeck, who was sworn in at Magisterial... more ››

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John Petrick Appointed Ferguson Township Chief of Police

On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, the Ferguson Township Board of Supervisors formally appointed John Petrick as the Chief of Police for... more ››

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Reminder to Use Headlights in Inclement Weather

Winter brings with it many hazards for motorists, including shorter daylight hours leading to lower visibility, and inclement weather which... more ››

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Ferguson Police Anti-Bullying Message

With the struggle of balancing work, finances, after-school activities, and family obligations, it can be easy to overlook some of the... more ››

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Hunting Safety

With tomorrow, Saturday, November 26, marking the first day of deer season, the Ferguson Township Police Department would like to send out... more ››

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Ferguson Police Warn Against Driving Drunk This Thanksgiving

Many people have off for the Thanksgiving holiday and schools are closed. With large numbers of people traveling to return home and reunite... more ››

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Snow Parking Reminder

The Ferguson Township Police Department would like to remind everyone that following a snowfall accumulating two inches or more, ALL... more ››

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PennDOT, Safety Partners Stress Dangers of Aggressive Driving

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Ferguson Township Police, Department and Highway Safety Network held a media event... more ››

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Winter Driving Tips from Ferguson Township Police

Are you ready for driving in winter weather?Ferguson Township Police would like to remind you that there are steps you can take before the... more ››

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Ferguson Township Police to Address Move Over Law at Media Event on Nov. 9

PennDOT, Safety Partners to Highlight Aggressive Driving Enforcement Efforts

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Ferguson Police Out on the Town: Trick-or-Treat 2022

Though threats of rainy weather were in the forecast on Halloween Day, Trick-or-Treat in Ferguson Township went off without a hitch... more ››

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Trick or Treat Safety Tips

Trick or Treat will take place in Ferguson Township on Monday, October 31st from 6-8pm.Our police officers will be out patrolling... more ››

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