Office of Community Engagement
The Office of Community Engagement (OCE) interacts with citizens and organizations. This collaboration can help identify and problem-solve local challenges. This can increase the safety of residents, visitors, and law enforcement. Outreach efforts include every segment of our communities, including people of:
- diverse faiths
- races
- ethnicities
- socio-economic backgrounds
- cultural traditions
- gender
- sexual orientations
OCE contains the Community Affairs Section, and the Heritage Affairs Section.
Community Affairs Section
The Community Affairs Section works with:
- community leaders
- non-profits
- legislators
- other law enforcement agencies
We build positive, proactive relationships with residents and visitors of Pennsylvania. Community Affairs Officers (CAOs) develop these relationships within underserved communities across the Commonwealth. They work with minority groups, mental health advocacy groups, and those in need. CAOs also focus on educating the public about the role of law enforcement. The result is stronger relationships and increased trust. CAOs can be reached at the phone numbers below or via email at
ra-spoce@pa.gov. Ideas for improving relations between your community and law enforcement are always welcome.
Cpl. Jennifer McMunn
| Western Section Supervisor (Troops A, B, C, D, E, F, G) | 717-497-4454 |
| Tpr. Tristan Tappe | Troop A Community Affairs Officer | 717-678-1839 |
| Tpr. Melinda Bondarenka | Troop B Community Affairs Officer | 412-335-8139 |
| Tpr. Ron Chewning | Troop C Community Affairs Officer | 814-938-0521 |
| Tpr. Jim Long | Troop D Community Affairs Officer | 724-284-1134 x262 |
| Tpr. Katelyn Blount | Troop E Community Affairs Officer | 814-898-4555
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Tpr. Rob Evanchick
| Troop F Community Affairs Officer | 570-662-2151
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| Tpr. Joe Dunsmore | Troop G Community Affairs Officer | 814-696-6132 |
Position Vacant
| Eastern Section Supervisor (Troops H, J, K, L, M, N P, R) | 717-614-7981
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| Tpr. Kelly Smith | Troop H Community Affairs Officer | 717-585-8790 |
| Tpr. Kelly MacIntyre | Troop J Community Affairs Officer | 610-486-6181 |
| Tpr. Jessica Tobin | Troop K Community Affairs Officer | 610-558-7074
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Tpr. Rush Stehlin
| Troop L Community Affairs Officer | 610-759-6106
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| Tpr. Ryan Seiple | Troop M Community Affairs Officer | 717-678-4204 |
| Tpr. Jasmine Berrocal | Troop N Community Affairs Officer | 717-678-4387 |
| Tpr. Carl Puskar | Troop P Community Affairs Officer | 717-678-4394 |
| Tpr. Andres Made | Troop R Community Affairs Officer | 717-678-4438
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The Heritage Affairs Section mission includes:
- training troopers on implicit bias
- building relationships within underserved communities
- preventing and responding to hate/bias-related crimes
The Heritage Affairs Section also works with municipal police departments on these issues.