In addition to fighting and preventing crime, the North Strabane Township Police Department participates in myriad state task forces and takes a community approach to policing. It provides child safety seat installation, drug abuse resistance education and other programs.
Chief Dan Strimel heads the department, which includes one lieutenant, four sergeants, two detectives, 12 full-time patrolmen and one part-time patrolman. The department also employs a full-time secretary.