The Jenkintown Borough Council and Mayor Gabe Lerman felt it was necessary to release the Smeal Report completed in 2020 regarding the Jenkintown Borough Police Department with very limited redactions. The redactions that are part of this release are specific to the security of the Police Department facility and specific
investigative operational information. All recommendations for improving the operations and performance of the Police Department are visible for the public to review. We understand the concerns raised to why this was not published in this manner originally. We felt it was necessary to correct that decision and be
completely transparent regarding the issues and concerns that are affecting possible decisions regarding police service in the Borough.

View the report below, or, a PDF copy can be downloaded here.opens PDF file

Jenkintown Borough has declared a Snow Emergency, effective from 10:00 PM Friday, February 16th through 12:00 NOON, Saturday, February 17th.

Due to anticipated snow this evening and into tomorrow, with freezing temperatures, and to protect the health, safety, and welfare of affected residents, business owners and travelers traversing the Borough, Jenkintown Borough Mayor Lerman has declared a Snow Emergency in Jenkintown Borough.

Residents are requested to move all vehicles from the streets, if possible. If you have a driveway, please park in it. If not, please park as close to the curb as possible so plow trucks can clear roadways without obstructions.

Sidewalks must be clear of snow and ice 24 hrs after snow has ceased falling.

If you must travel, please use extreme caution. Borough crews have salted all roads in the Borough and will be working to keep roads clear.

See below for a memo from Jenkintown Borough Manager, George Locke, regarding the [08] Sewer Fund. You can also directly view/download a PDF version of the memo here.opens PDF file

The Borough has been asked to share the following opportunity with the Community.

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“Please take a moment to tell us about the transportation needs that are important to you. We encourage you to share your opinions, interests and concerns about transportation, particularly the needs in the community where you live. Your feedback is an important part of our 12-Year Transportation Program update process. Your input is also used to inform other state and regional transportation plans and programs such as Pennsylvania’s Long Range Transportation Plan. Please tell us what you think!

If you are having issues accessing this survey, please contact us at  opens in a new windowRA-PennDOTSTC@pa.govcreate new email.”

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As published in opens in a new windowthis article in the Glenside Local, “the Jenkintown Police Department recently recognized three officers for outstanding work.

Officer Murtagh received a Commendation for Bravery when he arrested an armed individual who had just fired a handgun near two victims.

Officer Tuffy and Detective Sangree received a Commendation for Merit for the arrest of a check fraud suspect who had affected nearly 50 victims and who had stolen $100,000.00.

Both incidents took place in November 2022.”