Experienced officers who join APD as lateral transfers complete a 7-week fast-track academy that ensures they’re trained in Akron-specific policies, procedures, and community expectations, so they’re fully prepared to serve from day one. | Akron Police Department

🚓 ALPR Technology Strong Partnerships = Arrest After a months-long investigation, APD arrested a suspect accused of damaging 15 city buses and causing more than $80,000 in losses. Detectives used Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to cross-reference vehicle data with transit surveillance footage, tracking the suspect vehicle across multiple incidents and building a detailed case. This arrest was the result of close coordination between APD and the City’s Transit Department, combin

Thank you to Wawa for inviting us to be part of the Grand Opening of your new Lehigh Street store. It was a great community event! Congratulations to the Allentown Fire Department for winning the Hoagies for Heroes sub-making competition and outlasting our Allentown Police officers this time. Both AFD and APD were honored to receive donations for nonprofit organizations, with APD proudly donating our proceeds to the Allentown Police Athletic League. Thank you again for the opportunity to be part