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Prospect Park Police Department
720 Maryland Avenue, Prospect Park, Pa 19076
Phone (610) 534-2222   Overnight Parking (610) 534-7275
Birthplace of "In God We Trust"

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* Retired Chief Ronald D. Mills Sr.
Started with Prospect Park Police in 1969

Education

Sharon Hill High School - Sharon Hill, PA
Delaware County Community College - Upper Providence, PA
Federal Bureau of Investigation Police Management Course - Quantico, VA
Princeton University: Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar - Princeton, NJ
Yearly Seminars related to Law Enforcement

Experience

1968 - 1969                 Darby Township Police Department
1969 - 1973                 Prospect Park Police Department, Officer
1974 - 1990                 Prospect Park Police Department, Detective/Sergeant
1990 - 2002                 Prospect Park Police Department, Chief of Police
2002 - Present            Retired from Active Duty

Best Day on Force

I have had many great days while a member of the Prospect Park Police Department.  Some have been helping an elderly resident light her stove so she could cook dinner, locating persons stolen property, and helping lost children find their "frantic" parents.  The gratification in all of the above is hearing the person or people say "Thank You".

Worst Day on Force

I was working as a uniformed officer when a call went out that a hold up was in progress at a pharmacy in a neighboring town.  I was met at the pharmacy's front door by the subject who had his firearm drawn and cocked.  We both stood their, for what seemed to be hours but in actuality was a few seconds, with our guns pointed at one another.  The subject then became very agitated, and as I was just about to fire my weapon, Sgt. Robert Hornberger came from the rear of the subject and place a "bear hug" on the subject and we were able to remove his weapon without a shot fired. 

Special Duties

I oversee the day to day operations of the Police Department making sure that the officers are trained, shifts are covered, school crossings are properly staffed, and administrative duties such as budgets, purchases, and hiring of part-time and full-time officers are fulfilled.

Associations

Delaware County Police Chiefs Association - Secretary
Delaware County Fraternal Order of Police - Member
Pennsylvania Police Chiefs Association - Member
International Police Chiefs Association - Member
Pennsylvania Juvenile Police Officers Association - Member
F.B.I. National Academy Graduates Association - Alumni
Law Enforcement Executive Development Association - Member

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Discovery Site
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