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Inside NPD: Cops grow beards to support those in need
First and foremost – on behalf of all of us at Norristown Police Department – we wish you a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday. We can all use a little relief from the stresses of the pandemic. Some Norristown police officers are taking a break from shaving to support a worthwhile cause. The Norristown Police Department’s version of “No-Shave November” will support the 25th Anniversary Lt. Patty Simons Law Enforcement Food Drive.
Inside NPD: Norristown officers roll out body-worn cameras
It has been over a year in the making and the much-welcomed body worn cameras are now a reality for the Norristown Police Department. In mid to late 2019 the police department did a trial wear testing and evaluation of two body worn camera systems. Lt. Ken Lawless oversaw the project which included officer volunteers throughout the department to form a test team. These officers were outfitted with cameras from different vendors for approximately three-month intervals.
Should police departments get funding from foundations? | Pro/Con
As protesters in Philly and nationwide call to “defund the police,” some have turned their attention to a little-known source of department funding: police foundations. The Philadelphia Police Foundation has received support from mega-employers including universities — though Temple and the University of Pennsylvania recently cut ties.
Inside NPD: Tis the season for helping others
Colder weather and an increase in shopping ads marks the time of year where many of our lives become more hectic with the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Hopefully you have your own way to find some enjoyment in the season and not be a Grinch! Whether it be getting together with friends and family, shopping for that perfect gift, taking in the festive decorations, or just some time off from work, there is joy to be found.
Inside NPD: What's up with the beards?
You may be asking yourself – has the chief lost his mind! Why are a bunch of Norristown Police Officers walking around with beards? Welcome to the Norristown Police Department’s version of “No-Shave November”. Thanks to the relentless efforts of Corporal Tyler North, Chief Mark Talbot has once again authorized officers of the department to forgo shaving their facial hair for the month of November. There are of course some ground rules and expectations for those who are participating.
INSIDE NPD: Dinner is served
The Norristown Police Department engages the community in many different ways. One of which is breaking bread with some of our area residents. Every year Juvenile Detective Stephen Sowell, of the Norristown Police Department, takes groups of kids from the Norristown Area School District to volunteer and serve dinner at Central Montgomery MH/MR's annual holiday dinner.
INSIDE NPD: 'Tis the season to give
Tis the Season! Captain Rich Clowser, Deputy Chief of Police Now that you survived Black Friday, it is the time of year where many of our lives become more hectic with the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Hopefully you have your own way to find some enjoyment in the season and not be a Grinch! Whether it be getting together with friends and family, shopping for that perfect gift, taking in the festive decorations, or just some time off from work, there is joy to be found.
INSIDE NPD: Saluting the veterans in the department
Being that it is Veteran’s Day it seems only appropriate that we take this time to thank and recognize our Veterans within the ranks of the Norristown Police Department. We are proud to recognize 30 members of the department that have or continue to serve our great county. There are many things that make these individuals so special.
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