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Pennridge Regional Police Commission approves consent agenda, advances camera purchase and heating upgrades
Summary
At its March 25 meeting, the Pennridge Regional Police Commission approved a consent agenda that included $98,010.93 in bills and heard updates from Chief Paul T. Dickinson Jr. about heating-system upgrades and an executed LSA grant to buy body-worn and in‑car cameras.
The Pennridge Regional Police Commission met on March 25, 2026, at the Pennridge Regional Police Headquarters in Sellersville and approved its consent agenda, including payment of bills totaling $98,010.93. The motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Hal Schirmer and seconded by Gary Volovnik; the minutes state all present voted in favor.
Chief Paul T. Dickinson Jr. provided two operational updates. He said new pumps have been installed as part of previously authorized heating-system upgrades and that the system computers are scheduled to be programmed the week of March 30. Dickinson also reported that a Local Share Account (LSA) grant has been executed to fund new body‑worn cameras and in‑car camera systems; he said he will move forward with ordering the equipment once the state finalizes the grant paperwork.
Chief Dickinson introduced officers Rodgers, Gero and Surridge and said each offered a brief background to the Commission. The Solicitor, Dave Keightly Jr., Esq., had no report. The meeting was called to order by Jay Keyser at 5:00 p.m. and was adjourned at 5:08 p.m. following a motion by Schirmer and a second by Volovnik.
The consent agenda items listed in the minutes were: February 25, 2026 meeting minutes; March 25, 2026 financial report; payment of bills totaling $98,010.93; and the February 2026 Chief's Report. No public comment was recorded at either public comment period.
