Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Haverford public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in public safety with medium priority
Bureau of Fire October report
Firefighters handled 75 incidents including a fatal multi-vehicle crash and a working house fire; EMS answered 496 dispatches with 266 patients transported.
PFAS firefighting foam regulations affecting local fire company
Pennsylvania's new PFAS ban is forcing Haverford's Llanerch Fire Company to swap out firefighting foam and gear linked to 'forever chemicals.' The company has already dropped over $100,000 on safer equipment—good for health, but a real budget hit.
Police License Plate Reader Data Retention
Residents raised privacy concerns regarding the police department's automated license plate readers, questioning data retention limits and vendor security. Police Chief Viola assured the board and public that data is used strictly for real-time criminal investigations and is securely managed under state and accreditation standards.