The new address becomes fully effective Monday, according to police
After years of planning, design work, and construction, the Hatfield Police Department has begun its long-anticipated move into a new, modern police headquarters on Cowpath Road.
The transition to the new station at 1655 Cowpath Road will take place over the next several weeks, with the department balancing the logistics of the move while continuing daily operations, Chief Bill Tierney announced on the department's Facebook page.
Police officials emphasized that emergency response will not be impacted, though residents may encounter brief delays in returned phone calls or find the public lobby unattended at times during the transition. If the lobby is unattended, residents are asked to contact Montgomery County Radio at 610-275-1222, and an officer will respond. Emergency calls should continue to be directed to 911.
A permanent call tower will be installed outside the new building in the near future to improve accessibility during non-office hours.
The new address becomes fully effective Monday, according to Tierney, who thanked the community for its patience as the department enters what he described as “an exciting new chapter.”
Police are expected to move in stages as areas of the building come online.
A grand opening and community open house is planned for June 20, 2026, offering residents a chance to tour the new facility and meet the officers who serve Hatfield Township and Hatfield Borough.
A modern facility decades in the making
The new headquarters replaces the long-serving School Road station, a facility built in the 1970s when Hatfield Township had about 8,000 residents and just 11 police officers. Today, the combined population of Hatfield Township and Hatfield Borough exceeds 21,000, and the department employs more than 30 officers, far outgrowing the capabilities of the aging building.
The Cowpath Road site, purchased by the township in 2020, has been transformed into a state-of-the-art public safety facility designed to meet modern policing standards.
The single-story building includes a secure sally port for prisoner transport, a three-bay vehicle garage, expanded training space, a dedicated firing range, and modern evidence storage with climate control and proper ventilation. Sustainability features such as solar canopies and energy-efficient systems were incorporated into the design, along with expanded parking and roadway improvements coordinated with PennDOT.
Township officials have repeatedly stressed that the project does not encroach on the nearby Hatfield Nature Area, which will remain permanently preserved. The site itself had previously been a deteriorating commercial plaza, vacant for years and considered a major eyesore along one of Hatfield’s busiest corridors.
Policing results and community investment
The move comes as the Hatfield Police Department reported strong performance metrics for 2025, highlighting both enforcement and community engagement. Police responded to about 30,000 calls for service last year, according to police data. Part I crimes (homicide, rape, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, arson) dropped 11 percent, while Part II crimes (forgery, fraud, embezzlement, stolen property, vandalism, weapons offenses, drug abuse violations, DUI, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness, among others) declined 20 percent, a reduction the department attributed to proactive policing strategies and strong community partnerships.
Traffic safety also improved in 2025, police said, with reported crashes decreasing 14% compared to the prior year. Officers conducted roughly 5,500 traffic stops, issuing more than 1,200 citations and nearly 2,000 warnings as part of what police described as a balanced, safety-focused approach.
Township leaders have emphasized that the new police station is part of a broader investment strategy that has included road paving, bridge repairs, traffic signal upgrades, park improvements, trail expansions, and major stormwater projects, all without raising taxes over the past decade.
What happens to the old station?
Once the police department fully vacates the School Road station, the building will take on a new public safety role. Hatfield Township has entered into a long-term partnership with VMSC Emergency Medical Services, which will convert the former police station into an administrative and logistics hub.
Under the agreement, VMSC will use the building for support functions rather than ambulance dispatching, preserving the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood. The 40-year lease, approved by township commissioners, sets rent at $1 for the duration of the term and is scheduled to take effect once police operations are fully relocated.
Township officials said the arrangement ensures the facility remains in public use while supporting regional emergency medical services. VMSC, which operates from the Lansdale Hospital campus and has transitioned to a paid paramedic model, said the space will help strengthen coordination and service delivery across the region.
