Chief Thomas Scott’s Contract Jenkintown Matters, April 30, 2024June 4, 2024 Jenkintown Police Chief Thomas Scott was hired by the Borough on April 4, 2022 at a salary of $130,000 (not including benefits), increased by 2.5% to $133,250 in 2023. At the April 25, 2024 meeting, Council unanimously approved of an additional three-percent raise. The agreement also guarantees another salary increase to be determined by Council for the 2025 calendar year. The contract automatically renews annually unless the Borough provides a termination notice 30 days before expiration. This information was obtained through a Right-to-Know request as provided by Pennsylvania Office of Open Records. Click on the image to download the PDF to read the contract in its entirety. Click to Download/View Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like Loading... Analysis News contractspolice
Analysis Jenkintown and Act 511: A Missed Opportunity February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 An additional $700,000 in revenue would enable the Borough to maintain its police department at safe and appropriate staffing levels of two officers per shift. Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Live-stream Jenkintown’s Police Fiasco — How It Started December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 Here’s an oldie but a goodie. On February 27, 2024 after the news about the Borough’s plans to dismantle the police department was LEAKED to the public, Council hastily called a general meeting at the High School auditorium. Ten months later, the Borough has yet to officially release this video. Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like Loading... Read More
News Make Your Voice Heard April 16, 2024April 26, 2024 Come to Borough Hall April 25, 2024 at 6:15 and join your neighbors to show support for Jenkintown’s police department. Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like Loading... Read More