The Upper Providence township campus remained closed Tuesday
An Upper Providence Township police officer died by suicide Monday night in the parking lot of the township campus, according to a statement released by the department.
The incident occurred outside the police station on Black Rock Road shortly after 7:30 p.m. Police said that there was never any threat to the public and asked for understanding as they cope with the loss.
In a Facebook post, the department shared that the police station would remain closed on Tuesday to allow officers time to grieve.
Law enforcement support from other Montgomery County agencies will assist with patrol duties in the coming days. The department expressed gratitude for the public’s compassion and for the help from neighboring departments during this difficult time.
By late Tuesday morning, hundreds of messages of condolence had been posted to the department’s social media.
According to The Mercury, the officer’s identity has not been released, and authorities have not provided any additional details about the circumstances.
The community continues to mourn alongside the department in the wake of the tragedy.
