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
News The DCED report: A Flawed and Defective “Analysis” of Jenkintown’s Police Service November 25, 2024November 25, 2024 Fortunately, the DCED report was free, because Jenkintown taxpayers got what it paid for. The report prepared by the DCED in response to Jenkintown’s Letter of Intent is seriously flawed…. 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 The Borough’s Contraditions: Lies or Ignorance? May 21, 2024June 10, 2024 Ever since the police matter was leaked to the press last February, the Borough has scrambled to put its spin on this issue in a way that makes them look… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading... Read More
Commentary Letter to Borough Council May 24, 2024June 9, 2024 We would like to be entirely clear: the Jenkintown Police Department is an essential part of our community. It has been in the past, it is in the present, and it must continue to be in the future. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading... Read More