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Department logs thousands of calls, expands programs, and adds new officers amid continued focus on community policing
Montgomery Township Police handled more than 33,000 calls for service in 2025 while continuing to expand training, community engagement, and proactive enforcement efforts, according to the department’s newly-released annual report .
The report outlines a busy year for the department, which recorded 3,023 total calls for service and responded to a wide range of incidents, including more than 1,000 building alarms and hundreds of vehicle crashes.
Officers also made 723 total arrests, including 195 for Part I offenses and 528 for Part II offenses, reflecting ongoing enforcement activity across the township.
Traffic enforcement remained a major focus, with more than 3,700 citations issued and nearly 2,000 selective enforcement details conducted.
Department leaders emphasized continued investment in officer readiness, with personnel completing 7,504 hours of training throughout the year . Training included a mix of in-person instruction, field exercises, and online coursework aimed at strengthening policing skills and adapting to evolving public safety challenges.
The department also secured more than $54,000 in grant funding to support initiatives such as impaired driving enforcement and equipment upgrades.
Staffing and internal growth were also highlighted, with three new officers sworn in during 2025 and Officer Timothy Woch promoted to sergeant after more than a decade of service.
Additionally, Officer Matthew Seydel was appointed to the detective division, taking on investigative responsibilities while also serving on the Montgomery County SWAT team.
The department’s K-9 unit maintained certification standards, with all canine teams successfully completing narcotics detection and patrol field trials during the year.
Beyond enforcement, the report places significant emphasis on community engagement. Programs such as the Citizens Police Academy and Junior Police Academy continued to connect residents with law enforcement, while events like National Night Out, Coffee with a Cop, and the annual “Shop with a Cop” initiative brought officers and families together.
In 2025, the department also helped host “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial exhibit that drew thousands of visitors to Windlestrae Park.
Police leadership said the department will continue prioritizing community partnerships, transparency, and modernization moving forward.
In a message included in the report, Chief Bill Peoples highlighted a focus on strengthening relationships, enhancing training and technology, and addressing emerging challenges while maintaining a high standard of service.
