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Police committee recommends a one‑day suspension for officer over report‑submission violations

Lower Merion Board of Commissioners · August 4, 2026
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Summary

The police committee recommended an 8‑hour (one‑day) suspension for an officer after repeated deficiencies in submitting reports; staff said the officer had prior counseling and the committee voted unanimously to forward the recommendation to the board.

Committee members recommended approving a one‑day (eight‑hour) suspension for a police officer for violating department policy related to report submission. Township staff told commissioners the officer had a prior deficiency and counseling and that a subsequent incident prompted the recommendation for a one‑day suspension.

There was no public comment on the disciplinary item. The committee voted unanimously to recommend the one‑day suspension to the full board. Staff emphasized that personnel matters are handled consistent with state law and that personnel discussions occur in executive session when appropriate.