​Join Caln Township Parks and Recreation for our fun annual Easter Egg Hunt at Caln Municipal Park (241 Municipal Drive, Thorndale)! This event is free and open to kids of all ages. The egg hunt will begin promptly at 1:00 PM with the youngest group of "hunters."
You'll also have the opportunity to take a picture with the Easter Bunny!

The police department held an awards ceremony and reception at the Thorndale Inn on Friday, February 2, which was attended by officers, their families and friends, as well as Township officials. It was an incredible event!

​2023 Officer of the Year – Investigator Tyler Reece
Throughout the year, Investigator Reece continually demonstrated a proactive, tenacious, disciplined, and procedurally sound approach to basic police work concentrated on traffic enforcement with a focus on drug interdiction. He displayed the persistence to pursue offenders in a variety of ways using all available tools at his disposal. He not only displayed assertiveness towards pursuing offenders, but also completed the task with sound judgment, consistent with laws and legal procedures. In the process, he mentored younger, newer officers, and also served as a field training officer.

Valor Award – Corporal Jonathan Regan & Officer Samantha DiFrancesco
The Medal of Valor is the highest award presented to a member of the department. It is awarded for the performance of an arrest, where the officer’s efforts were met by an armed and dangerous adversary; or for an act of heroism and outstanding courage, without regard to one’s personal safety. Both officers pursued a career criminal, who had stolen multiple vehicles, and then used a stolen vehicle to attempt to kill a Caln Township police officer. After intentionally crashing head on into a Caln police vehicle, the offender threatened the use of a firearm. He was taken into custody in a densely populated neighborhood without loss of life to anyone involved, or harm to the community.

Merit Award – Investigator Christopher Traini
Awarded for intelligent and valuable police service, demonstrating alertness and perseverance, including an especially important or noteworthy arrest, accomplished through intelligent or brave police performance. Investigator Traini pursued 2 suspects on foot that fled from a stolen vehicle. While running through dense vegetation, they fell into a deep pond. Without hesitation, Investigator Traini dove in, rescued them, and then placed them under arrest.

Life Saving Award – Officer Travis Hodes
Awarded for an act performed in the line of duty which results in the saving of a life. Officer Hodes was summoned to a home for an unresponsive person. When he arrived, the individual showed no signs of life. Officer Hodes, who is also a certified EMT, administered CPR and utilized an AED to revive the victim.

Distinguished Unit Citation – Corporal Timothy Pohlig, Officer William Verikakis, Officer Charles Norwood
Awarded where the outstanding accomplishment is the result of teamwork rather than that of an individual officer. The officers responded to a domestic and were confronted by an individual who displayed a firearm and threatened to take his own life. He also placed his partner in danger as officers attempted to negotiate. Officers were able to de-escalate the situation and secure the firearm without injury or loss of life to anyone involved.

Police Chief’s Award For Outstanding Community Service – Officer Samantha DiFrancesco
Awarded for outstanding service and commitment to enhancing police and community relations. Officer DiFrancesco participated in many local and countywide events throughout the year that enhanced police-community relations, including mentoring opportunities with children from preschool-age to high schoolers.

Letter of Commendation – Officer Michael Cabry
Awarded for an exceptional arrest or police service, which shows dedication beyond routine duty. Officer Cabry went above and beyond the call of duty when handling a matter involving a student that walked off from school into a densely wooded area and refused to come out. Officer Cabry’s patience and diplomacy resulted in the student’s safe return to school.

CALN TOWNSHIP, CHESTER COUNTY, PA
 
The Caln Township Police Department & Civil Service Commission, Chester County, Pennsylvania, is accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer. Starting salary is $85,567.78, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package.
 
Application packets may be obtained at the Caln Township Police Department, 253 Municipal Drive, Thorndale, PA 19372, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or by download here (PDF)
 
Completed applications must be returned to the Caln Township Police Department no later than 12:00 midnight on Thursday, March 28, 2024. Late submissions will not be accepted. Incomplete application packets will be returned for resubmission by the deadline date.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must:

• Be a citizen of the United States.
• Have reached their 21st birthday by the deadline date for submitting applications.
• Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma.
• Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer.
• Conform to department grooming standards regarding tattoos & body modification.
• Possess a valid driver's license issued by Pennsylvania or any other U.S. state.
• Have successfully completed PA Municipal Police Officer {Act 120) training; or
• Have the ability to complete Act 120 training (Act 120 not required to apply); or
• Possess police officer certification in another U.S. state and have the ability to achieve Act 120 certification.
• Reside within 25 miles of the Caln Township Administration Building no later than 3 months after successfully completing their 12-month probationary period.

 
Selected applicants that have not completed Act 120 training are eligible for cadet sponsorship with Caln Township to attend a PA Municipal Police Academy. Cadets in training will receive a bi-weekly salary of $2,879.68, in addition to health care coverage.
 
Applicants must pass physical agility testing, written and oral exams, background investigation, polygraph, psychological, medical, drug testing, Act 120 training and the Act 120 certification exam prior to appointment as a police officer.
 
Applicants must appear for physical agility testing on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at 9:00 a.m., at the Coatesville Area School District Memorial Stadium, 1445 Lincoln Highway East, Coatesville PA 19320. Dress in work-out clothes, as the physical agility test is first. Applicants who fail the physical agility test will be disqualified from further testing. The written exam will be administered immediately following physical agility testing at the Caln Township Administration Building, 253 Municipal Drive, Thorndale, PA 19372.
 
Caln Township is an equal opportunity employer. Please contact the Caln Township Police Department, weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., at 610-383-1821 with any questions.