John Burdsall is a patrolman in the Upper Providence Township Police Department and has been employed with Upper Providence Township Police since 2017. Prior to working in Upper Providence Township, John was employed with East Lansdowne Borough and Brookhaven Borough.
John holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Scranton and is a graduate of Penncrest High School.
When John is not working, he enjoys playing golf, hockey and visiting the shore.
Officer Andrew Parkins is a patrolman with the Upper Providence Township Police Department, and has been employed by the Township for 17 years. Previously, he was a patrolman in Conshohocken Borough and a police dispatcher in Lower Providence Township.
He is currently assigned to the Community Engagement Unit, and also serves as an instructor for CPR and de-escalation, and as the departmental mental health liaison.
Officer Parkins is a graduate of Perkiomen Valley High School, the North Montco Technical Career Center, and the Delaware County Community College Police Academy.
In his spare time, he is a 25-year volunteer firefighter with Skippack Fire Department, a Deacon at his church, and enjoys raising animals and tending to his small farm with his wife and four children.
Daniel Mulligan is a Patrol Sergeant in the Upper Providence Township Police Department. He has been employed with Upper Providence Township for 16 years. Prior to this he was a patrol officer with Royersford Borough and the City of Coatesville.
In addition to his role as Police Sergeant, Daniel is an adjunct instructor at The Institute for Law Enforcement Education, teaching collision investigation. He is also an adjunct instructor at the University of North Florida's Institute of Police Technology and Management, where he specializes in Digital Photography for Crash Investigation. Daniel is a graduate of the Delaware County Community College Police Academy and attended Penn State University.
Twenty students completed the second annual Emergency Services Academy, gaining hands-on experience in firefighting, police work, and EMS. The week-long program built teamwork, leadership, and a true appreciation for the work of first responders.
Click here to watch a video by CBS Philadelphia covering the UPT DFES 2025 Emergency Services camp:
Today marks a major milestone for the Upper Providence Township Police Department as we celebrate 25 years of dedicated service from our office manager, Kim Haines.
Kim joined our department in 2000, bringing with her valuable experience from her time as a dispatcher with Montgomery County.
Since then, she has become the heart of our operations—quietly and efficiently keeping everything running behind the scenes.
Managing the front office is no small task, and Kim does it with a level of professionalism, care, and expertise that we rely on every day. Whether it's handling logistics, troubleshooting an issue before anyone else even notices, or providing critical support to officers and staff, Kim is always one step ahead.
Her calm presence, quick thinking, and unmatched dedication have made her an essential part of our department’s success. Quite simply, Kim keeps us going. We’re beyond lucky to have her on our team.
Congratulations, Kim, on 25 incredible years. Thank you for your service, your leadership, and your unwavering commitment. Here’s to many more!
Join Rep. Joe Webster on April 17th from 10 AM to noon at the Township building for our $cam JAM! event. Learn how to identify and avoid common scams and fraudulent attempts targeting community members. Don’t miss this valuable opportunity to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Date: April 17thTime: 10 AM - NoonLocation: UPT Adminstration BuildingRegister here