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: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Analysis News contractspolice
Jenkintown Police Cheltenham Township Police Association Expresses “Deep Concern” November 21, 2024November 22, 2024 Letter received from the Cheltenham Township Police Association: The Cheltenham Township Police Association (CTPA) is deeply concerned about the threat of laying off police officers from your department. Relying on… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More
Analysis Jenkintown Council Issue Timeline April 28, 2024April 29, 2024 This timeline is the result of research gathered from Right to Know filings, interviews with Borough officials, and Council deliberations and votes pertaining to the outsourcing of Jenkintown police services…. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More
Jenkintown Council Council Meeting Notes August 28, 2024 August 31, 2024August 31, 2024 Reduced comment time, parking meters make us safer, JM in the spotlight, and George Locke scores one for the opposing team Here’s what we learned from the August, 2024 Borough… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More