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Department of General Services
Bureau of Police and Safety

The Capitol Police is a Division of the Bureau of Police and Safety with main offices in Room 70E of the Capitol East Wing in Harrisburg. A multi-faceted, accredited law enforcement agency since July 9, 2005, it has full arrest powers within its jurisdiction boundaries in Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Scranton and investigates all reported crimes therein. It maintains a 24/7 presence in Harrisburg and Philadelphia.

The Capitol Police is comprised of police officers and civilian employees committed to providing a safe environment for all Capitol Complex and outlying regional office visitors and employees. Please continue browse its web site for further information.

Sincerely,

Richard S. Shaffer
Superintendent

Mission

MISSION

The mission of the Capitol Police is to achieve a safe environment free of crime, to protect and serve employees and visitors while on state property as well as protecting property and grounds throughout the Capitol Complex and at state office buildings in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Scranton. These services are accomplished by either bicycle patrol, foot patrol, K-9 patrol, or police vehicle patrol. It is the goal of the Capitol Police to provide the most effective service and protection within our means. It is important that those that we serve have faith in us and are aware of all that the Capitol Police have to offer. It is the mission of the Capitol Police to perform these duties with integrity, diligence, compassion and professionalism and with the innovative use of technology

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Tom Corbett

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CAPITOL POLICE
ROOM 70E
CAPITOL EAST WING
HARRISBURG , PA 17125

COMMUNICATIONS CENTER (Police Dispatch)
(717) 787-3199 (voice/TDD)
POLICE/FIRE/MEDICAL EMERGENCY
1-911 (voice/TDD)

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE MAIN PHONE
(717) 787-9013 (non emergencies only)
FAX (717) 787-8637

CAPITOL POLICE IN PHILADELPHIA
(215) 560-2411

CAPITOL POLICE IN SCRANTON
(570) 963-4911

Serving Our Commonwealth Since 1895
An Accredited Police Agency

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Q: What is the Mission of Bureau of Capitol Police & Safety
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Q: Is there a formal complaint process?
A: Yes.

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