Recognition Reception Honoree
Robert "Bob" P. Allmond, Jr.

Robert "Bob" P. Allmond, Jr. is the epitome of a dedicated police officer who is truly concerned about the well-being of the residents of the community in which he lives and works. He has devoted his career and his personal life to making Abington Township a healthy place for children to live and grow. Bob's interest in community service began when he was in high school, where he was inspired by two friends who were junior volunteer firefighters. Seeing what great satisfaction they received from serving the community, Bob began to volunteer at his local Fire Department and eventually he became involved with the rescue squad. As a result of that experience, he got "hooked" on serving the community and decided to become a police officer.

A graduate of Bensalem High School, Bob has been a member of the Abington Township Police Department since 1986. He began his career as a patrol officer, becoming a Community Policing Officer in 1992 and a Juvenile Detective in 1998. Through Bob's work on the police force and through his personal commitment to the community, he has had the opportunity to exert a tremendous and positive impact on young people in Abington. The list of youth-oriented events and programs with which Bob has been involved seems endless. As a member of Citizens and Police Together (C.A.P.T.) since 1992, he has volunteered at countless events in the Township and has facilitated and chaperoned many youth activities in the Willow Grove and Roslyn areas.

One of the most demanding volunteer positions that Bob took on was to co-direct the 24-Hour Relay Challenge during its initial years. This event has raised over $250,000 that has been used to provide funding for youth programs throughout Abington Township and Rockledge Borough. It was Bob who first brought the idea of the Relay to Abington and went through the initial training to mobilize community resources to coordinate the event. Bob has been the director of the Glenside Halloween Safety Program in which over 3,000 community members have participated. He has coached soccer at Roslyn's Boys and Girls Club and has volunteered and supported the Abington Police Athletic League (PAL). He has served on the Governing Board of Cub Scout Pack #48 based at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Glenside and is a member of the Advisory Board of the Parenting Center at Abington.

Bob has received numerous awards and honors that acknowledge the contributions he has made to this community: the NAACP "Community Service Award," the VFW "Officer of the Year Award," and the International Association of Chief's of Police/Parade Magazine "Officer of the Year Award."

Bob believes that Abington and Rockledge are strong and vital for a number of reasons: the participation and active involvement of residents; the talented leadership of key stakeholders who are very devoted and who work well together toward the common goal of keeping Abington a great place "to live, work, and play;" the excellence of our School District; and the proactive and service-oriented nature of our Police Department.

As a goal for Abington to strive towards, Bob hopes that our community will provide outreach programs to the many new residents who are moving into our area so that they can be educated about the many fine organizations in the Township in which they can participate. He believes that through helping residents to feel connected to the community, citizens can be assured that Abington will continue to be safe and strong for years to come. Concerning community goals for our youth, Bob believes that it is important that we provide opportunities for young people to develop the skills necessary to serve the community and be productive citizens. By developing situations in which they can participate in intergenerational collaboration, we will empower them to contribute valuable ideas today to create positive change for tomorrow. He also is a strong advocate of teaching our children to embrace diversity by creating opportunities for dialogue and interaction among different groups. "By accepting differences and sharing commonalities, our children can live in a community that acknowledges the value of all people."

Bob lives in Glenside with his wife Debbi. He has four children, Valerie, James, Castine, and Amanda. In his free time, he enjoys attending performances of the Philadelphia Orchestra, attending church, and traveling in the U.S in his motor home. He is an avid Phillies fan.

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