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Council approves several hires and swears in two officers; new recruits to begin academy in July
Summary
Emmaus Borough Council swore in two recently hired police officers and approved multiple personnel actions June 15, including hiring public-works staff and conditional police hires pending Act 120 and medical/psych exams. Academy start dates were noted for new recruits.
Emmaus Borough Council on June 15 swore in two police officers and approved a slate of personnel actions, including public-works hires and conditional appointments to the police department subject to state-required training and examinations.
Chiefs and staff introduced new hires Zachary Chrisman and Jeremy Schmick and the mayor administered the oath. Council later approved conditional hires for police candidates who must successfully complete Act 120 training, physical and psychological examinations, eye tests and a one-year probationary period before full patrol duties.
The council also approved two full-time public-works hires after the committee review and confirmed retention of an employee who completed probation. Votes on personnel items were handled by motion and carried unanimously for the public-works and police recommendations.
Why it matters: approvals address staffing gaps in public services and shape when new officers will be available for patrol. The meeting noted that while hires are moving forward, recent retirements mean the department is not currently expanding net headcount and that academy graduation timelines mean new officers will take months to reach full patrol status.
What happens next: conditional police candidates will enroll in the academy beginning July 6; borough staff will complete background, medical and psychological clearances and return to council or staff for onboarding and payroll steps.
