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Local Shelters for the Homeless

The Weather Channel is predicting below freezing (32º F) nights for the next 10 days.  If you know of someone in need, the below sites...
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Dogs in the Cold

New dog law about leaving dogs outside in excessive weather, cold or hot.  Please see the below site for information on the new law.htt...
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Dr. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY

Commemorating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., 20 January, 2025. From the men and women of the Gettysburg Police Department...
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Brrrr! Beware!

As temperatures feel frigid, it's so tempting to let the car warm up without you. But beware of thieves who will easily take advantage of a&...
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The Heraldry of the Police Patch

Top: Sun setting behind the South Mountains; denotes the establishment of the area by James Gettys when the Nation was beginning to exp...
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Welcome to the Gettysburg Police Department

Welcome to Gettysburg Police Department's web portal on the CRIMEWATCH Network. We ask that you use the information found on this site respo...
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Sign Up For Free Notifications

Now you can receive alerts through email about crime and arrests in your local community. Click here to sign up for free....
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New Online Reporting System

For all non-emergency incidents, the Gettysburg Police Department has launched a non-emergency reporting system located HEREIf you...
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Mobile App Available

Download the CRIMEWATCH mobile application and stay up to date with crime in your area.  Our app lets you browse nearby crime and anony...
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Jan 22, 2025
The Weather Channel is predicting below freezing (32º F) nights for the next 10 days.  If you know of someone in need, the below sites provide information on some of the homeless shelters in Gettysburg.  https://www.gettysburgpa.gov/welcome-best-known-small-town-worl...
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Jan 22, 2025
New dog law about leaving dogs outside in excessive weather, cold or hot.  Please see the below site for information on the new law. https://www.wgal.com/article/reminder-to-pet-owners-its-illegal-to-leave-your-dog-outside-too-long-in-the-cold/63486321
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Jan 22, 2025
565 Emperor Justinian I puts forth an Edict deposing Eutychius as Patriarch of Constantinople and is replaced by John Scholasticus, aka John of Antioch 702 Military triumph of Wak Jalam Chan, Lady Six Sky, Queen of the Maya city of Naranjo as depicted on the monument, Stela 24...
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Jan 22, 2025
Gettysburg Borough Police Department Activity Log Tuesday, 1/21/25   04:45 am  Disabled Vehicle  1 st block of Buford Ave 08:37 am  Theft  100 block of York St 11:13 am  Fraud/Bad Check  600 block of York St 01:36 pm  Assist EMS  10...
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Jan 22, 2025
Gettysburg Borough Police Department Activity Log Monday, 1/20/25   11:19 am  Parking Complaint  1 st block of W. Lincoln Ave 11:58 am  Public Service-Information  Seminary Ridge and W. Middle St 01:14 pm  Parking Complaint  100 block of Quee...
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