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A committee member said she had tried to reassure a resident who worried that adding 200 people would \"put a strain on our services,\" and she recounted explaining that \"the coverage issue isn't based on population. It's more just based on hours.\" The Police Chief said staffing is arranged by scheduling and the borough supplements coverage with part‑time or mutual‑aid officers when needed; the chief added only very large complexes or patterns of concentrated criminal activity would materially change policing resource needs.

Committee members noted residents bring perceptions from other towns and encouraged the committee to continue hearing questions so staff can provide informed responses at public meetings and outreach events. No formal changes to staffing or policy were proposed at the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Police Advisory Committee, June 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","A resident asked whether new apartment development would strain police coverage in Narberth; the police chief said staffing levels depend on scheduling and operational decisions rather than a simple population-to-officer ratio.","taxTitle","Narberth, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania","taxId",74693,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6197700,"Residents flag narrow streets and parking on Sabine; police cite engineering changes and seasonal traffic differences",97,461000,558000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3850265-02e8f0aae16b23d4c7a8830f7bc13157&start=461&end=558","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3850265-02e8f0aae16b23d4c7a8830f7bc13157/thumbnail_461000.jpg","/articles/6197700/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Residents-flag-narrow-streets-and-parking-on-Sabine-police-cite-engineering-changes-and-seasonal-traffic-differences","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197700-50e4c7f3bb44335455b5a8af67b4f14f/orig.mp4?Expires=1776150223&Signature=JtmOZK9h4WMBfqlMyKlyy1HA0NGgk4kthb424dRAR2Z8dWSamLALtWu4vmApJOllKVD6QUnauCywi49i77fz~BT6jjHH-1RlfFcs~x0SQ5UaKoJBtbGNpW~wRCQNt1Q83VbsrjWndVv9ZJNmrXMevTmzJ1PFIn1tKuOTlXYXeT7mfw3KqH3kOMDiVw2QVnOTj7WoKWffFwlfUGkxS9KEidmGpEAcwIW0BiASFxqWGoGjubkgtHflXw-a0~deQrjKUiLn95l-pitTFUF2VwAISv~aq5vB3q6atsFN6Pjddn2Und~De~nygk7tOwhtU~Ux2i84ITyJoFcwg1T6Gba5OQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Residents raised traffic concerns on narrow borough streets, notably a block of Sabine that leads to Pin/Winwick, where parked cars reduce passing space. Committee members asked about speed and sight‑line complaints; police staff said they conducted a speed study that showed average speeds near the posted limit and that the department frequently sees different traffic patterns in summer compared with the rest of the year.

The Police Chief said engineers recommended and created \"cutouts to allow freighter satellite distances\" (engineer wording in meeting) to improve sight lines and passing options after a complaint about narrow widths. The chief acknowledged continuing driver behavior issues that engineering cannot fully resolve and said police try to target enforcement at problem streets but noted enforcement and traffic-safety work depends on seasonal traffic patterns.

Committee members discussed the borough's plan to publish traffic-study results on the department's forthcoming web page so residents can see prior studies and counts. The chief said the website will let residents view where studies have been done and the average speeds measured; staff said they will post data so callers can see when and how traffic has been evaluated.

The committee did not vote on new traffic measures at the meeting but agreed staff should continue coordination with engineering and finalize the web-page content to display traffic-study results.","Committee discussed repeated resident complaints about narrow roadways, parked cars on Sabine, sight-line issues near driveways, and speed-study results; police said engineers created cutouts and emphasized seasonal variation in traffic patterns.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6197705,"Committee reviews police interactions dataset and plans public-facing dashboard and feedback tools",117,784000,901000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3850265-02e8f0aae16b23d4c7a8830f7bc13157&start=784&end=901","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3850265-02e8f0aae16b23d4c7a8830f7bc13157/thumbnail_784000.jpg","/articles/6197705/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Committee-reviews-police-interactions-dataset-and-plans-public-facing-dashboard-and-feedback-tools","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197705-b766594ba4466a5a36180a414b5079fb/orig.mp4?Expires=1776150223&Signature=Z87wRNapLx2TfcZ88xrl1g~VxSnl4QQGOsC~cLDPiu4hyRLqjlkfXj8FntZnDJ5u2EPNMYRfjKu5bgRoH6aeVjAq1cqa97NBg8ln~aKcpk0g92JVYWRCsVmmmpkZ143g2N-DwQseYUc-yO53hzqCIjGFiQCqD6xOkW05u5Qp61hTjgXm1ktTqximVkH0nzmH5B7k1UxmhgN0G2ffmSRsXihovEkkl1g4gY0qlASXiJGfmOwok6LEcA36Gce9HlsU7vaI5IdXByF1R-TEDivl7Wu~dWtP65b~pB~m75RAOQrE7w~vsolJmlRAiq72HHUG4PggaT8cJgOdvZWNuRCUEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Ken (data lead) presented a summary dataset of Narberth police interactions for 2023–24 and told the Police Advisory Committee the counts reflect department contacts rather than a pure crime trend.

Ken said, \"So, like, in 2023, there were 2,400 or so interactions. In 2024, there were 2,800,\" and he noted that nearly half of the recorded interactions fall under a broad \"public service\" category. Committee members pressed for a clearer breakdown and asked for a dataset that would include the Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) fields used to track demographic details for stops and incidents.

Rebecca (staff member) said the borough has selected a web developer and the public-facing police-data page is in progress; she said the team is targeting a fall launch. Committee members discussed combining the dashboard with community events so residents can ask questions and leave feedback. Options discussed included a low-tech comment box at events and a QR code linking to a Google form; members noted a Google form is not truly anonymous but is practical for short feedback collection.

The committee also discussed a separate memorandum seeking an audit of the borough's phone-tree and a dedicated phone line for public-facing communications; staff said they are following up with the communications provider. The solicitor clarified the Pennsylvania Sunshine Act allows the group to collaborate on web-page content outside of a public meeting so long as they are not changing policy. The committee did not take a formal vote but requested more detailed UCR-style exports and a timeline for the public page.","Committee members reviewed a 2023–24 summary dataset of police interactions, discussed adding demographic (UCR) details, and agreed to develop a public web page and public-feedback mechanisms (forms/QR codes) for outreach.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6197710,"Narberth police begin public education on new handheld-device driving ban; citations slated for next year",47,102000,149000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3850265-02e8f0aae16b23d4c7a8830f7bc13157&start=102&end=149","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3850265-02e8f0aae16b23d4c7a8830f7bc13157/thumbnail_102000.jpg","/articles/6197710/Narberth/Montgomery-County/Pennsylvania/Narberth-police-begin-public-education-on-new-handheld-device-driving-ban-citations-slated-for-next-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6197710-c969f414bb34caa3dfc11b29b9c2df9a/orig.mp4?Expires=1776150223&Signature=TMBlywN3WPYHhcDwLfKZRiSizi4CpiD3I9tir7SeXLK~WX~V~u62TWcleoA5N3hiDeWu5d9xkEZXuFtIxbwdakqqAXADL1IrwzuQZDBoXK2IbOZZrTP6xfJdidzS8crNwN2GnKb2-6yy~GlbNAhACCib4KrvteZUDJiDoDlNekZyHKdHXP029N-ZhlCtRnai0SleOvbIrMGi02UDmHX7o8oFtN75mmEEQhFxMPAulRttK9n7VM0yKmpvK7-AYE8vKeApHUd66LMoY2ULRa85TymsvSpXhbCmC7U4Xze9ekBxe3BnB17N2l6hhreCQqJyNvMdtca7soCu1S1cvbbrvA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Police Chief said Narberth police have begun public education about a new state law that bans drivers from using handheld electronic devices. The chief told the Police Advisory Committee the law took effect June 5 and the department will use a six-month warning period before issuing citations next year.

The chief said the law \"prohibits any handheld electronic devices\" and described the department’s enforcement approach as phased: officers will first stop motorists to warn them, then begin citing violations after the grace period ends. The chief also described permitted uses, saying drivers may still use hands-free connections and emergency calls to 911.

Committee members discussed practical questions, including whether smartwatch voice commands or in-car GPS adjustments are allowed. The chief summarized the department’s interpretation: the law targets handheld use; voice commands and fully integrated in-car systems are generally acceptable, but existing vehicle-code offenses for actions that obstruct safe driving can still apply if a driver’s use of a device creates an unsafe condition.

The committee discussed messaging options and asked staff to continue public outreach. Rebecca (staff member) said the police will spread the message to the community and combine it with other summer-safety messaging because more children will be at parks and on streets during the summer months.

The committee did not take a formal vote on enforcement policy; members were told the department’s current plan is to continue warnings for the remainder of the six-month grace period and begin issuing citations the following year.","Police chief said a Pennsylvania law banning handheld electronic devices while driving went into effect June 5; department will issue warnings during a six-month grace period and begin citations next year.","actionData","errors"]

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Residents raise transit‑oriented development concerns about police coverage; chief says staffing tied to scheduling, not population

Residents flag narrow streets and parking on Sabine; police cite engineering changes and seasonal traffic differences

Committee reviews police interactions dataset and plans public-facing dashboard and feedback tools

Narberth police begin public education on new handheld-device driving ban; citations slated for next year