BOC Icon Chief's Message

I am pleased to welcome you to the Haverford Township Police Department's website. Our entire police force is dedicated to serving and protecting all citizens with respect and professionalism.

Haverford Township Police Department offers a full range of services 24/7, including patrol, traffic, criminal investigations, community policing, motorcycles, bicycles, SWAT and records.
Through this site, I hope that you become familiar with our services and Haverford Township.


I take great pride in being the Chief of Police of such an outstanding Police Department.

Thank You,
John F Viola
Chief of Police

BOC Icon Past Chiefs
12th Chief
2008-2016
Pettine

Carmen D.
Pettine

11th Chief
1993-2008
Hoover

Gary E.
Hoover

10th Chief
1990-1993
Walton

Howard
Walton

9th Chief
1985-1990
McNasby

William
McNasby

8th Chief
1977-1985
Myers

James A.
Myers

7th Chief
1975-1977
Rush

John W.
Rush

6th Chief
1969-1975
Pawlowski

Frank B.
Pawlowski

5th Chief
1947-1969
Hartness

James
Hartness

4th Chief
1930-1947
Siegle

Samuel
Siegle

3rd Chief
1923-1930
Smith

Charles
Smith

2nd Chief
1921-1923
Scanlin

James A.
Scalin

1st Chief
1916-1921
Hallissey

Edward T.
Hallissey