Jenkintown’s Police Fiasco — How It Started Jenkintown Matters, 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. We obtained it thanks to a concerned resident. Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like Loading... Live-stream News
News What We Know As Of November, 2024 October 31, 2024November 3, 2024 After negotiations failed, arbitration was scheduled for August. However, in July 2024, Chief Scott reported that the arbitration was postponed until October. In October, it was revealed that the arbitration was once again postponed until spring of 2025. Jenkintown’s police officers will have been working without a contract for 15+ months. Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Commentary About Our Members June 4, 2024June 9, 2024 You will find us getting signatures at local events and anywhere the community gathers. We post on the JCP. And most importantly, we attend Council meetings and ask questions. You won’t really know our members until you meet them. Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like Loading... Read More
Analysis Chief Thomas Scott’s Contract 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… Share this:FacebookXLike this:Like Loading... Read More