Safety Resources

Community Services

Community Services Officers (CSOs) offer a way for all Pennsylvanians to connect with the Pennsylvania State Police in their area. CSOs are assigned to every troop in the commonwealth and offer a variety of safety and educational programs to the community.

Community Awareness Bulletins

Community Awareness Bulletins are published as necessary to share important information concerning the safety and security of the citizens we serve. The most recent and relevant bulletins are listed below.

• Community Awareness Bulletin (December 2021) - The “Zelle Scam”
  
• Community Awareness Bulletin (March 2021) - Gift Card Scams
  
• Community Awareness Bulletin (March 2021) - Counterfeit Coronavirus Vaccine Scams
  
• Community Awareness Bulletin (December 2020) - Coronavirus Vaccine Scams
  
• Community Awareness Bulletin (December 2020) - Spoofing and Swatting
  
• Community Awareness Bulletin (October 2020) - Election Scams
  
• Community Awareness Bulletin (April 2020) - COVID-19 Stimulus Related Scams
  
• Community Awareness Bulletin (March 2020) - Coronavirus Scams
  
• Community Awareness Bulletin (December 2019) - Mobile Apps Parents Should Know
  
• Community Awareness Bulletin (December 2019) - Beware of Holiday Scams
  
• Community Awareness Bulletin (October 2019) - Safe Online Banking
  
• Community Awareness Bulletin (April 2019) - Protecting Houses of Worship and Faith-Based Events
• Community Awareness Bulletin (January 2019) - White Van Scam
• Community Awareness Bulletin (December 2018) - Protecting Holiday Packages
  
• Community Awareness Bulletin (October 2018) - PA Yellow Dot and Emergency Contact Program
• Community Awareness Bulletin (July 2015) - Dangers of Methamphetamine Production

Crime Prevention and Statistics

• Report a Tip
  
• Hate Crime Information
  
• Sex Offender Search (Megan’s Law)
  
• PSP 10 Most Wanted
  
• Find assistance if you have been the victim of a crime
  
• Uniform Crime Reporting Public Portal
  

School and Child Safety

• School Bus Safety Tips - Helpful tips for students and drivers.
  
• Child Safety Seat Checks - Have your child safety seat checked for proper installation.
• School Safety Resources
  

FAQ and more

• Fireworks in Pennsylvania FAQ
  
• Scrap Facility Registration
• Prescription Drug Take-Back Boxes
  
• Cell Site Simulators FAQ
  
• Rules of the Road
  
• PA Homeland Security
  
• Ensign John R. Elliott Human Education Resource Officer (HERO) Campaign for Designated Drivers - The PSP is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) to promote the Ensign John R. Elliott Human Education Resource Officer (HERO) Campaign for Designated Drivers. The HERO Campaign is designed to prevent drunk driving fatalities, injuries, and crashes nationwide by reminding the public to drive sober.