Stauffer, Eric

My career in law enforcement began as a teenager when I joined the US Air Force. I enlisted as a “Security Forces Member,” which is a fancy way of saying “Military Police,” responsible for military installation security and law enforcement. I travelled across the world, met some incredible people, and had an indescribable experience.

When my four-year enlistment expired I took my honorable discharge and reacquainted myself with civilian life as I began studying criminal justice at Kutztown University.

It wasn’t long before I was hired by the South Whitehall Township Police Department where I worked as a patrol officer. In 2012 I took advantage of a sudden opportunity and transitioned to the City of Allentown Police Department where I’m employed today.

My career at Allentown began as a patrol officer assigned to the city’s busiest downtown district. It was fast-paced, exciting, and I loved it. Over the past few years I’ve obtained several certifications—I am a traffic collision reconstructionist, a police academy instructor, and a field training officer. I always take advantage of police training when it’s available.

I worked patrol for five years before I was granted the title of detective and transferred to the Criminal Investigations Division. I investigate all manner of crime ranging from bank fraud to murder. It is an extraordinarily challenging, demanding, and rewarding job.

In terms of education I graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Criminal Justice from DeSales University, and I received my MACJ from DeSales University with a concentration in digital forensics