The DCED Peer Review project—when did it start? Jenkintown Matters, August 6, 2024August 9, 2024 At the April 25, 2024 Borough Council meeting, Chief Scott announced that the DCED would be doing a full cost benefit analysis of the Jenkintown Police Department at no charge. Previously, Chief Scott had stated that he himself would be doing the cost benefit analysis. The Letter of Intent was submitted to the DCED on May 24, 2024. However, documents received from the DCED via a RTK request clearly demonstrate that the Borough was working with the DCED as early as February 2024, and Borough Manager Locke met with DCED representatives on March 8, 2024. What was discussed with the DCED between February and May 24, 2024? Why were these discussions not disclosed by Borough Council? Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… News CouncilDCED
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
Commentary Why file a Right to Know request? June 25, 2024June 25, 2024 In an ideal world, all governmental documents (excepting privileged documents, such as those involving litigation or personnel issues) would be readily available to the public. Unfortunately, at least in the Borough of Jenkintown, this is not the case. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More
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