Police: high service volume in May, concerns about cross-jurisdiction pursuits and Flag Day preparations

Yeadon’s police department reported a busy May, with 1,201 calls for service, 1,240 parking tickets issued and 12 criminal arrests, the chief said at the June 12 meeting.

"In May, the police department responded to 1,201 calls for service," the chief reported. Officers issued 80 moving violations and seven non-traffic citations during the month.

The chief and mayor raised concerns about cross-jurisdiction vehicle pursuits and related risks, noting that pursuits originating in neighboring Philadelphia have led to incidents that reach Yeadon. The chief said the borough’s updated pursuit policy — tightened as part of accreditation work — restricts pursuits to higher-severity incidents and cautioned officers to avoid extended chases into Philadelphia without coordination.

The department also described security planning for an upcoming Flag Day event, saying preparations are complete and that staffing and barricade arrangements have been coordinated with Public Works. The chief reported coordination with county and Philadelphia law-enforcement partners in case demonstrations in nearby municipalities pose spillover risk, and reiterated protections for peaceful protest.

Councilors asked about ambulance routing and emergency response impacts from regional hospital closures; the chief said emergency services coordination and vehicle routing are managed by respective fire and EMS providers but described growing pressure on local response resources. The police department also said it has begun enforcing the new Paul Miller distracted-driving law as a warning period and will publicize enforcement messages to drivers.

The chief asked residents to follow event signage and reassured them that Flag Day security plans were in place.