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Council approves part‑time officer hire; borough to host active‑shooter training
Summary
Council appointed a part‑time police officer after a favorable background check and announced multi‑agency active‑shooter training to be held at local schools; the hire was approved unanimously.
Council approved hiring a part‑time police officer after a background check and positive references were reported from the county sheriff's office. Council members said the candidate was recommended following a work session review and background verification; a motion to appoint the officer passed with all in favor.
Police leadership also announced an active‑shooter training program to be held at local elementary facilities. Borough staff said FBI instructors will lead the three‑day training and that the sessions will be held at the Arts and Elementary School on Thursday and Friday; instructors and equipment were arriving the afternoon before the training.
Council members described the training as valuable and said it would improve preparedness for borough responders. No additional hires or budget appropriations were made at the meeting beyond the approved part‑time appointment.
The hire and training were presented as separate agenda items; the hire drew a formal motion and a recorded general vote, while the training was reported as an upcoming event and operational coordination with the instructors and school sites.
