Manheim Township officers honored at inaugural Second Chance Awards
Manheim Township Police were recognized for connecting people with substance use disorders to treatment, earning second place for referrals and two individual officer awards.
The Manheim Township Police Department received three honors at the inaugural Second Chance Program Awards on October 16, 2026, for its efforts linking individuals with substance use disorders to treatment and recovery services. MTPD placed second in the Top Referring Police Department category after making more than 70 referrals to diversion programs. Corporal Joshua Gay received the Rising Star Award and Lieutenant Michael Piacentino received the Peer Advocate Award; the ceremony was hosted by the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office and Blueprints for Addiction Recovery.