Signs of all shapes and sizes throughout Spring Grove are sending a clear message to North Codorus Township.

The township voted last year to opt out of services from Southwestern Regional police. The department relies on North Codorus for about half of its annual budget. If the township pulls out as proposed by the end of the year, it’s clear the department could crumble fast.

“It’s just February. There is time for them to change their minds,” township resident Wilma Lafever said.

Lafever is happy to know police and the township are putting solutions on the table to reduce annual costs, such as putting officers on a cheaper insurance plan, reducing the number of officers working at the department, and cutting hours on duty.

While turning to state police for coverage might save money, residents still feel at a loss.

“Will it give us the piece of mind that we as residents have seeing officers in our community?” Lefever said.

Residents hope their signs and supporting alternative solutions could be enough to reverse the township’s decision.

“Guess what? We’re not giving in and were not giving up,” Lefever said. “We’re encouraging others to come out and share your perspective. Please help us.”

North Codorus officials said the only way they would consider keeping Southwestern Regional is for the police department to present a new budget $300,000 under what’s been given in the years before.