Police
CHIEF MATTHEW PREININGER
DEPUTY CHIEF CHARLIE WILKER
SERGEANT MICHAEL APICELLA
For all emergencies, call 911 immediately.
For all non-emergencies, call 412-331-4043
The Stowe Township Police Department is the primary law enforcement entity of Stowe Township, a first-class township in the southwestern area of Pennsylvania in Allegheny County. The Police Department is dedicated to the safety and service of the community and its citizenry. Its primary goal is to provide the police services of criminal suppression and prosecution through investigation, patrol and pro-active law enforcement as well as public safety and assistance to the citizens of Stowe Township through its traffic enforcement and investigation and community involvement. Our duty is your welfare.
Crime Prevention Tips
Please support our police department by reporting any suspicious behavior in your neighborhood, report the information by calling 911. You may elect to remain anonymous.
Solicitor Permits
Anyone Soliciting within Stowe Township, is REQUIRED to apply and have a permit from the Township Secretary and Background Check by Police Department. Permit and ID are REQUIRED to be shown to anyone when asked to verify that they have a permit for Stowe Township. If NOT please contact 911 and police will come and verify. If possible, please give description of person(s) and/or if seen using a vehicle the make, model, color and plate number, state issued.
Sorry, the Police Department does not have the resources to take in nor transport dogs or cats. Please call Animal Services below, Thank You
For lost & found, strays, abandoned dogs & cats call or take them to:
Animal Services
Animal Friends Inc. 412-847-7000, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237-1109 (Ohio Township)
Humane Animal Rescue 412-345-7300, 1101 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15233 (North Side)
Save our Strays 412-863-0064 (Cats Only)
Pennsylvania State Dog Warden, Steve Stoehr, 412-418-2163
Emergency Animal Hospital
Blue Pearl Pet Hospital 24/7 Emergency & Specialty Care, 412-366-3400. 807 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15237 (Ohio Township)
Wildlife
Issues with Racoons, Skunks, Rodents (Rats), Bats, etc. Contact a private pest control company.
Animal Ordinance
All dogs are to be firmly attached to leash or chain not to exceed six (6) feet in length. It shall be unlawful for the owner or person walking of any dog(s) to allow or permit such dog(s) to run at large. All animal waste must be immediately disposed of in a sanitary manner. All dog(s) must be licensed and vaccinated. Allegheny County Treasurer's Office, Monday thru Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, 412-350-4111. All information regarding Allegheny County dog licensing can be found at https://alleghenycountytreasurer.us/dog-license/.
Pennsylvania Child Protective Services Law Required Clearances
Pennsylvania State Police Report - Cost is $10 and can be obtained online by visiting the State Police website. You should receive your certification instantly. Rember to save and/or print certificate. Find the form at https://epatch.state.pa.us/.
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Report - Cost is $10 and can be obtained online. The certification will be emailed to you within 14 days. Find form at https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home.
FBI Criminal Background Check - The cost for fingerprinting service can vary. The link below will take you online to register for fingerprinting. You then have 90 days to visit any of the approved fingerprint locations of your choice and have your printing done. Visit https://www.identogo.com/