Allen Township has enlisted the help of state police to assist with curbing speeding motorists and ATVs.

At Thursday's township supervisors meeting, township Manager Ilene Eckhart and Supervisor Vice Chairman Bruce Frack said they had "a very productive meeting" with state police and were told the state police will be more visible in the future.

In fact, officials reported noticing five state police vehicles at a location recently.

The township has no police force, relying instead on state police for coverage. From time to time, township supervisors have discussed the idea of founding a township police department, but the matter never developed beyond discussions.

Frack, who advocated in the past for more police presence, said most issues involving police are related to traffic, speeding, reckless driving and stop sign violations.

Eckhart said state police say they answer "about 600, not many" calls from the township each year.

Frack said the state police community affairs officer will meet with the township and the public at any time. He said a recent meeting he and Eckhart had with state police is a very positive step forward for the residents and the township.

The supervisors also discussed the issue of out-of-control ATVs and began taking measures to curb violations. ATV operators must obey the same laws as other motorists.