Hollidaysburg Borough Police Department

06/05/2026

HPD currently holds an arrest warrant for BRITTANY ANNE GARDNER. If you have any information where She might be located you are asked to please contact HPD at 914-695-3711 or Blair Co. 911 at 814-940-5910 Thank you

Individuals depicted on this page are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

06/03/2026

05/28/2026

Today Officer Ketner and K9 Dea were at the Hollidaysburg Area Jr High doing presentations for the 7th, 8th and 9th graders for their drug and alcohol prevention day!

05/18/2026

FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER

HOLLIDAYSBURG BOROUGH

Qualified persons are invited to apply to the Borough of Hollidaysburg Civil Service Commission to take competitive examinations leading to eligibility for appointment as a Full-Time Patrolman for the Hollidaysburg Police Department.

General Requirements:

Candidates, at the time of application must: (1) Possess a diploma from an accredited high school or a graduate equivalency diploma (GED); (2) Be Act 120 Certified under the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Act (Act 120), or shall have successfully completed Act 120 Training and successfully passed the final exam, thus being eligible for Act 120 Certification once hired by the Borough; (3) Be a United States Citizen; (4) Be physically and mentally fit to perform the full duties of a police officer; (5) Be at least twenty-one (21) years of age; and (6) Possess valid motor vehicle license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Successful applicants must establish a principle residence within thirty (30) air miles of the Borough of Hollidaysburg within twelve (12) months after successfully completing a twelve (12) month probationary period.

Successful applicants must also meet all the requirements of the Borough’s Civil Service Rules and Regulations that will include a background investigation, and if selected, be required to successfully pass a physical and psychological examination.

• Per the collective bargaining agreement, the 2026 starting salary is $60,715 for the first six months. $63,252 for the second six months and $66,934 starting the second year. Wage increases are anticipated for the renewal of the collective bargaining agreement starting 2027.
• Lateral pay up to $76,960 for year 2026 based on prior years of service
• Vested after 12 years of completed service
• Retirement: 25/55 (Years/Age) 50% of last 3 years
• Facial hair and tattoos permitted
• Generous benefit / time off package
• Ample overtime opportunities for participation in the Drug and DUI Task Forces, Aggressive driving and Occupant Protection grants and other special details.

An application form and details of the selection process may be obtained at the Hollidaysburg Municipal Building Administration Office on the second floor, located at 401 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648. A completed application must be returned to Borough Secretary Sara Williams at the Hollidaysburg Municipal Building on or before close of business on June 30, 2026.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

05/13/2026

HPD wishes to thank our friend from Optimal Thread Works for their generous donation of a go bag for our K9 officer. These bags are 100% American made right here in Hollidaysburg!

05/12/2026

Hollidaysburg Borough Police Department’s K9 Dea to get donation of body armor

Hollidaysburg Borough Police Department, PA - K9 Dea will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Dea’s vest was sponsored by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Born to Love-Trained to Serve-Loyal Always”. Delivery is expected within ten weeks.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., established in 2009, is a 501(c)(3) charity whose mission is to provide bullet and stab protective vests and other assistance to dogs of law enforcement and related agencies throughout the United States. This potentially lifesaving body armor for four-legged K9 officers is U.S. made, custom fitted, and National Institute of Justice (NIJ) certified. Since its inception, Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. has provided over 6,513 vests valued at $6.9 million to K9s in all 50 states, made possible by both private and corporate donations.

The program is open to U.S. dogs at least 20 months old, actively employed, and certified with law enforcement or related agencies. K9s with expired vests are also eligible to participate. There are an estimated 30,000 law enforcement K9s throughout the United States.

Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. accepts tax-deductible contributions in any amount, while a single donation of $1,050 will sponsor one vest. Each vest has a value of $1800.00, weighs an average of 4-5 lbs., and comes with a five-year warranty. For more information, or to learn about volunteer opportunities, please call (508) 824-6978. Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. provides information, lists events, and accepts donations at www.vik9s.org, or you may mail your contribution to P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, MA 02718.

05/11/2026

HPD wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to McKenna and her colleagues from the Blair Co. PFA office for visiting our department and providing a box of assorted treats to our officers in celebration of National Police Week. Thank you for your kindness. We appreciate your support!

04/29/2026

Yesterday HPD, along with Operation Our Town, and Agent James Walstrom with Keystone K9 & Security came together to welcome HPD’s first ever K9 officer, Dea. HPD wishes to send out a special thank you to all of the generous donors who supported and helped make our K9 initiative dream come true. Your support reflects a strong commitment to public safety and the well-being of our communities.

04/28/2026

Here’s your chance to be a hero and possibly help save a life!