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Paint Township Police

Richard W. Skiles, Chief of Police
1741 Basin Drive
Windber, PA 15963

The Paint Township Police Department is a full-time department and also provides coverage to Central City Borough. The Department is currently staffed by ten police officers, and a police clerk. Richard W. Skiles is Chief of Police and the department has a D.A.R.E. Officer and a K-9 Unit. Members of the Department are also members of the Somerset County Drug Task Force. Our officers also are involved with various youth groups and assist with our senior citizens.

The Chief is asking all residents and business owners to have address numbers displayed where they can be seen, particularly at night. Visible numbers are vital when there is an emergency call.

The Chief invites the residents of Paint Township or Central City Borough to stop or call him if they have any police related questions.

Police Office

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM excluding holidays.

Heather Gephart, Police Clerk
Phone: 814 467-8444
Fax: 814 467-8411

When to call 911

If you are witnessing a crime in progress.
If you smell smoke or see a fire.
To report an accident.
If someone calls you for help.
Or anything that you may consider an immediate emergency.

When calling 911, stay calm, speak clearly to the dispatcher and tell them the nature of your emergency, address or location of the emergency. Please give them your name, address and telephone number. Please do not hang up until the dispatcher tells you to.

Non-Emergency Number 1-800-362-5060

Call this number if you do not have an emergency, or are requesting information or a phone call from our police department.

Animal Control

Frank Meyers, Animal Control
Phone: 800 362-5060