Lamb McErlane partner Christopher P. Gerber will present at the Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) upcoming seminar on June 23, 2026, on Municipal Police Department Supervision & Oversight.

This course will provide an overview of the legal framework in which police departments work in PA and present an overview of the elements necessary for an effective police department operation. Operating a police department is one of the most important and costly services provided by local governments. Attorney Christopher P. Gerber will explain where to start, along with former Police Captain Ashley Heiberger, who will review best practices in policy and operations to help you reduce the risk of liability for your municipality.

Topic overview: organization, structure and costs associated with police operations, review of effective policies and procedures, the police hiring process and the role of elected officials in this process, high-risk critical tasks and review of recent cases.

Register here. 

The Pennsylvania State Association of Boroughs (PSAB) is a statewide, non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to serving 956 borough governments. Since 1911, PSAB has represented the interests of boroughs and helped to shape the laws that laid their foundation.

Chris is a partner at Lamb McErlane. He represents and advises public and private employers in connection with civil rights, labor and employment matters.