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: Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading... News CouncilDCED
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: 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 Jenkintown and Act 511: A Missed Opportunity February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 An additional $700,000 in revenue would enable the Borough to maintain its police department at safe and appropriate staffing levels of two officers per shift. 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
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: 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