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Lansdale council appoints Acting Chief Devlin as police chief after public outpouring of support
Summary
After heated discussion about hiring process and public comment, Lansdale Borough Council voted to appoint Acting Chief Devlin as police chief, with five members voting in favor, three opposed and one absent. Supporters cited his 30 years of local service and department backing; opponents urged completing the open search.
Lansdale Borough Council voted on Jan. 21 to appoint Acting Chief Devlin as chief of the Lansdale Police Department after a contentious debate over whether to complete an ongoing national search.
The council opened its agenda to consider the appointment following a motion from Councilman BJ Breisch and extensive public comment. After discussion, the council voted by roll call: BJ Breisch, Councilwoman Mary Fuller, Councilman Andrew Carroll, Councilman Rich de Gregorio and Councilwoman Carrie Oglesby voted yes; Councilman Gary Herbert, Councilwoman May Kari Tia and Councilwoman Rafia Rosak voted no; Councilman Mike Yetter was absent. The ayes carried and Devlin was…
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