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Lower Pottsgrove names Kevin Black and Christopher DiPiano as police sergeants
Summary
The Board of Commissioners swore in Officer Kevin Black and Officer Christopher DiPiano Jan. 6 after Chief Richard Bell said the promotions will place a sergeant on each patrol shift. The board and staff praised the move; the new sergeants are scheduled to attend Penn State’s POSIT supervisory training.
The Lower Pottsgrove Board of Commissioners on Jan. 6 formally swore in Officer Kevin Black and Officer Christopher DiPiano as sergeants for the township police department.
Chief Richard Bell said the department previously had two sergeants and that promoting two additional officers will ensure a sergeant is assigned to each patrol shift. "Two (2) patrol sergeants are being promoted to allow for growth of the Police Department," Bell said during the meeting. District Justice Edward Kropp administered the oath.
The board and staff welcomed the promotions. Commissioner Michael McGroarty congratulated the new sergeants and Commissioner William Keohane credited Chief Bell for strengthening the department’s structure. Chief Bell said the township plans to enroll the new sergeants in Penn State’s Police Officer Supervisor in Training (POSIT) course to develop managerial and progressive-discipline skills.
Commissioner Raymond W. Lopez said the promotions are part of broader efforts that include work on a municipal radio system, which he said will benefit public safety and other township operations. The commissioners noted the changes were approved without opposition and emphasized training and mentoring for the newly promoted officers.
The meeting record shows the swearing-in and related remarks were presented to the board at the Jan. 6 session; no vote was required to administer the oath.
