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: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading... Analysis News contractspolice
Commentary I never worried about Jenkintown. Now I’m afraid. October 30, 2024October 30, 2024 Jenkintown represents every thing I’ve ever wanted in a home town. But now as a senior citizen, I’m not just worried, I’m a bit afraid. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading... Read More
Jenkintown Police Jenkintown’s Police Situation: A Different Perspective — the One from Home October 8, 2024October 8, 2024 Being a police officer means making relationships with members of the community you serve. It means holding someone’s hand as you deliver news with empathy of the loss of a loved one. It means seeing a child in an abusive situation and being a safe haven for that little person. It means performing CPR on someone in the middle of a medical emergency until an ambulance arrives. It means standing in the rain and helping kids cross the street as they go to school and then making rounds in that school to ensure their safety throughout the day. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading... Read More
Analysis Budget Spreadsheet Errors June 16, 2024June 18, 2024 The following information is the result of our examination of the Borough’s most recent budgets, identifying significant and minor errors. These discrepancies do not necessarily suggest wrongdoing within Borough Hall…. Share this: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading... Read More