South Delco News

Radnor Township issued the following announcement.

The holiday season is not only a time for giving, it’s also a time for taking. Radnor Township Superintendent of Police Christopher B. Flanagan reminds Radnor Township that this time of year presents thieves with some attractive potential targets.

Tips for Radnor residents during the holiday season:

• Lock up homes before leaving the house or going to bed, switch on lights if you plan to be out late and avoid signaling expensive purchases by leaving boxes outside.
• Keep an eye out for each other’s property and report suspicious people or vehicles in the area to police, with descriptions or license plate numbers if possible.
• Avoid leaving gifts, cash and jewelry where they can be seen and make sure alarm systems are in operation.
• Those travelling for the festive season should advise neighbors of their absence, have friends check their properties and make sure their mailbox is emptied or register for the Radnor Township Vacant Home program.
• Residents, please click here for a safety message from Superintendent Flanagan. 

In addition, holiday shoppers should avoid carrying large sums in cash and be careful when using ATMs. Shoppers should also keep their bags close and drivers should park in well-lit areas and make sure shopping is stored out of sight. Please considering having keys in hand when returning to vehicles and travel with another person whenever possible.

Business owner’s guideline to keep the festive season crime-free:

• More than one member of staff should always be present when premises are due to be opened and closed.
• Make regular bank deposits to avoid holding large sums of money in their stores and CCTV and alarm systems should be checked.
• Identification should be requested for card transactions, and card information should be kept confidential. Staff should also be vigilant over anyone attempting to pay for goods with counterfeit currency.
• Potential problems should be reported to 911.
• Business owners, please click here for a safety message from Superintendent Flanagan. 

Considerations for small gatherings of family and friends:

This holiday season consider how your holiday plans can be modified to keep your friends, families, and communities healthy and safe.  Please click here for CDC guidance this holiday season: COVID-19: Holiday Celebrations | CDC

From the Radnor Police Department, wishing our entire community all the best for a very happy holiday season and a healthy New Year!

ABOUT RADNOR TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Superintendent Christopher Flanagan oversees the Department which is staffed by 44 sworn Officers as well as full and part-time civilian staff which consists of: 1 Supervisor of Parking and Auxiliary Services; 2 Administrative Assistants; 4 Part Time Meter Inspectors; and 9 Crossing Guards. Officers are assigned to either the Detective Bureau, Highway Patrol or Patrol Divisions. The Radnor Police Department also maintains a Motor Unit, 2 K9 Officers, a Bike Patrol Unit, 2 Officers trained in Motor Carrier Safety (MCSAP), 6 SWAT Officers who are members of the Central Delaware County SWAT Team, 7 Major Incident Response Team (MIRT) Officers, as well as Officers who participate in the Delaware County Drug Task Force. The cornerstone of the Radnor Police Department is community based and oriented policing.

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