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
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News Feeling Safe Yet? An Update February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 An armed robbery at the Dunkin Donuts, another at Beifeld Jewelers, a home invasion in Abington a half mile from Jenkintown, “crime tourists” in Rydal, an attempted catalytic converter theft… 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 Flaws emerge in the DCED presentation for the Jenkintown Police November 19, 2024November 20, 2024 Analysis of the Police Patrol Coverage Calculations The PA DCED team presented its Cost to Benefit report findings to the Jenkintown Borough Council and the Jenkintown community on November 13,… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More