Members of the Andover Township Police Department participated in several Child Identification Programs in conjunction with the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge # 177. Several area businesses sponsored these programs. During these programs, children were fingerprinted and photographed. DNA kits were again completed for children in the Andover Regional School District. All information was returned to the parents. Anyone interested in having a DNA kit for their child can contact the department for further information and request to speak with Patrolman Mosner. We would like to emphasize that the DNA kits are not retained by this department for data base purposes. This program is strictly geared towards safekeeping your child in the event of an emergency.

        As a reminder, Local Ordinance 10-10b restricts parking of vehicles on any roadway in the Township between the times of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.. This ordinance is in effect from November 15th of each year to April 15th of the following year. The police department requests that if a vehicle needs to be parked on the roadway, a call be placed to the police department by the vehicle owner.

        The Andover Township Police Department will be distributing gun safety locks to the residents of Andover Township. This program is in conjunction with Project Child Safe. Project Child Safe is a nationwide program that helps ensure safe and responsible firearm ownership and storage. The firearm safety kits include a safety brochure that covers a variety of options for firearms storage and a free cable-style gun lock. We encourage anyone with firearms to please stop by the police department and pick up a safety kit today!