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Supervisors reject rumor; police chief and supervisors defend local force amid staffing and budget concerns
Summary
At the May 13 Lehigh Township Board meeting supervisors and Police Chief Scott Fogel pushed back on rumors the township would replace its police with state police, arguing local officers provide faster response, community policing, and lifesaving interventions despite budget pressures.
At the Lehigh Township Board of Supervisors meeting on May 13, Supervisor Janet Sheats forcefully disputed circulating claims that the township planned to replace its municipal police force with state police coverage, saying she “will never be for” giving up local officers and pledging continued support for the department.
The discussion followed a police report from Chief Scott Fogel, who noted safety concerns for pedestrians and bus stops and warned that while contracting with state police might reduce expenses on paper, it would “come at what expense,” including slower response times, less traffic…
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