You can contact Eastern Pike Regional Police Department at:
Phone: 570-491-4040 or by Fax: 570-491-4099
Call 9-1-1 For Life-Threatening Emergencies Only
REPORT A CRIME
Crime prevention cannot be achieved by the Eastern Pike Regional Police
alone. Together professional law enforcement officers must work hand-in-hand
with the public to fight crime and neighborhood disorder throughout our
community. As such, we depend heavily on your assistance in reporting crimes
to the police. The Phone numbers above are provided for your use and
convenience, or you may send an anonymous tip to
tips@eprpd.org
911 USE AND ABUSE
When to use 911 versus 7-digit telephone lines
Call 911 when there is a life or death emergency that requires the immediate
response of emergency service such as police, fire or ambulance services.
Always call 911 when there is a medical problem or something that requires
the the Eastern Pike Regional Police Department to respond, because they do
not have non-emergency lines.
When there is a situation that requires police response but is not an
emergency, use our non-emergency 7-digit telephone number 570-491-4040.
How to call 911
1. Dial 911 (on a pay phone it is not necessary to deposit money).
2. Tell the 911 operator what you need; ambulance, fire truck, or the
police.
3. Be calm. When a caller is upset, it is hard to understand what he or she
is saying or to get vital information quickly.
4. Stay on the phone. Do not hang up!
5. Give your name and address. If your address is different from the
location of the crime, be sure to let the
operator know.
6. If possible, give the operator suspect description, weapons, if any, and
vehicle description and license.
Emergency operators will verify your address and telephone to ensure that
the telephone company address that is sent with the call is current and
accurate. People living in mobile home parks, condominiums or on private
roads often have addresses that differ from the telephone company street
address. If you fall in one of these categories, contact the local
Engineering Department to find out what your legal street address is.
It is a misdemeanor for any person to willfully use the 911 system for any
purpose other than reporting an emergency. It is a felony if someone is
injured or dies as a result of emergency service response to a false call.
