Officer Joe Straka has been a police officer since 1980 and with the Plainfield Police Department since 1989. He has served as the Crime Prevention Officer and especially likes working with young people. He is a former Golden Gloves Boxing Champ. Joe is a dedicated runner and coaches baseball in his spare time. jstraka@twp.plainfield.pa.us

PERSONAL MESSAGE - A police officer works for the community. It is important to have a good rapport with the citizens and earn their respect, the citizens and police must work together to prevent crime.