Reading Police Beneficial Association

06/22/2026

🇺🇸 ☀️ RSVP Today! ☀️🇺🇸

All Reading Police Beneficial Members are welcome to come to the Annual Picnic on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM at Victor Emmanuel’s (311 Hazel St, Reading, PA 19611).

It is free for members and their immediate family. Last year was a blast, and we had a great time seeing everyone. There will be music, free desserts, and beer… and co****le!

💵 Also, Reading PBA apparel and accessories, plus a cash 50/50 raffle. 💵

☀️ Please RSVP with Kyle at (610) 587-3284 or email [email protected].

06/21/2026

👮‍♂️💙 Happy Father's Day! 💙👮‍♂️

Today, we honor all fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, mentors, and father figures who lead by example through their strength, sacrifice, and unwavering dedication to their families.

We extend a special thank you to the fathers serving in law enforcement. Whether they're protecting our community, coaching from the sidelines, helping with homework, or simply being there when needed most, they demonstrate what it means to serve both at home and on the job.

From all of us at the Reading Police Beneficial Association, we wish every dad a safe, happy, and memorable Father's Day.

Thank you for all you do—for your families, for our community, and for future generations.

Happy Father's Day! 🇺🇸👮‍♂️💙

06/19/2026

06/19/2026

🇺🇸 ☀️All Reading Police Beneficial Members are welcome to come to the Annual Picnic on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM at Victor Emmanuel’s (311 Hazel St, Reading, PA 19611). ☀️🇺🇸

It is free for members and their immediate family. Last year was a blast, and we had a great time seeing everyone. There will be music, free desserts, and beer… and co****le!

💵 Also, Reading PBA apparel and accessories, plus a cash 50/50 raffle. 💵

☀️ Please RSVP with Kyle at (610) 587-3284 or email [email protected].

06/15/2026

We regret to inform everyone that unfortunately Richard Leisey had passed away on May 23rd, 2026. His family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

View Richard G. Leisey Sr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

06/15/2026

We regret to inform everyone that unfortunately Ervin Focht had passed away on May 23rd, 2026. His family is in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

View Ervin L Focht's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

05/31/2026

RSVP now!

Thursday, June 18th, Join us for our annual Reading PBA Scholarship & Benefit Baseball Night!

Reading Phillies Redners Event Center
1900 Centre Ave Reading, PA
Thursday, June 18th, 2026
Doors open at 5pm, Buffet at 6pm,
Game at 7pm • Fireworks after the game!
Reading Phillies v Hartford Yard Patrick Luk

Please RSVP by Friday, June 13, 2026 with Kyle Rentschler, RPBA Board President,
(610) 587-3284 or [email protected]
(or any other Board member).

This is a FREE event for all RPBA members and their household family.We will be giving out the Scholarship checks on this night. We will have a free dinner buffet, desserts, non-alcoholic beverages for all members and their family members. (Alcohol beverages available for purchase at bar.)

We sold out this event last year with 220 people in attendance, so get your RSVP’s in TODAY!

05/31/2026

The Reading Police Beneficial Association extends our deepest condolences on the passing of Officer Kristen Yeager.
Our hearts go out to her family, friends, and fellow officers during this time of profound grief. We stand united with the entire law enforcement community in honoring her dedication, service, and memory.
May she rest in peace. 💙🖤

Today, our department mourns the heartbreaking loss of Officer Kristen Yeager, who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to a call for service on May 29, 2026.

Officer Yeager served our community with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication. She answered the call to protect and serve each day, placing the safety of others above her own. Her commitment to her badge, her fellow officers, and the citizens she served will never be forgotten.

We ask that you keep Officer Yeager’s family, friends, and our entire law enforcement family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, Officer Yeager. Your watch has ended, but your legacy of service and sacrifice will live on forever. We got it from here.

🖤💙 End of Watch: May 29, 2026