Department of Police Response to COVID-19.
Thank you for visiting our webpage. We are here to help.
The City of Reading Police Department is dedicated to the safety and well-being of our community members. In response to the COVID-19, we are responding to non-emergency calls in a healthier manner.
- If reporting a minor incident and/or low level theft, we may take your report over the telephone.
- If reporting an incident that requires officer presence, the officer may ask you to step outside.
- All emergency calls will be tended to in the same efficient manner.
- City Hall is currently closed to the general public, but if you need a copy of a police report you may contact our Records office at 610-655-6054. Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8am to 4pm. The $15.00 dollar fee is payable by credit card. Your report will then be sent to you via e-mail, fax, or U.S. mail.
Please be advised that these temporary changes are for the safety and well-being of all parties, personnel and community members alike.
We greatly appreciate your patience and understanding during these unprecedented times.
Message from the Chief of Police
Chief of Police
- The Reading Police Department has 168 sworn law enforcement officers and 34 civilian employees that work in the Patrol, Investigations, Services and Headquarters Divisions.
- The City of Reading is divided into patrol quadrants with officers assigned to districts within the quadrants. Officers assigned to patrol quadrants can be contacted using the "Contact By Quadrants Map" link.
- To schedule public relation events our Community Response Coordinator, LT Luz Shade, can be reached at: Luz.Shade@readingpa.gov
- The Reading Police Department provides information on current events in the department and our communities on the following social media sites: