Pa. Police Department Shuts Down after 99 Years of Service

Some officers with the New Holland Police Department, which ceased operations Dec. 31 after nearly a century, will serve with the West Earl Township police force, which will be covering the community.
Source Officer.com News
Jan. 5, 2026

What to know

  • The New Holland Police Department ceased operations Dec. 31 after nearly a century of service, following a borough council vote to contract law enforcement coverage.

  • West Earl Township police assumed responsibility for policing New Holland beginning Jan. 1, and the department’s station was closed.

  • Some former New Holland officers will continue serving the community with the West Earl Township Police Department.

New Holland, PA, Police Department
New Holland, PA, Police Department.

The New Holland, PA, Police Department closed Dec. 31 after nearly a century in service.

A Pennsylvania police department has shut down at the beginning of the year after serving its community for 99 years.

The last day for the New Holland Police Department was Dec. 31, according to a social media post from the agency. In July, the New Holland Borough Council voted to contract its law enforcement coverage, and West Earl Township police began providing services Jan. 1, WHTM-TV reports.

"We want to take a minute and thank our incredible community for all the support and trust you have given to the New Holland Police Department over the past 99 years," the department stated in its farewell message. "It has been an honor to serve this community."

With the closing, the department's station has shut down. Some officers also will be continuing with the West Earl Township police force, according to the agency. 

"Together with the officers of West Earl, we remain committed to ensuring the continued safety and high level of service to our residents," the department stated.

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