Abington Police Chief Named Special Agent in Charge of PA Attorney General's Office

ABINGTON PA -- Abington Police Chief Bill Kelly has been named Senior Agent in Charge for all agents within the Office of the Attorney General, according to a press release issued Thursday.

Outgoing Montgomery County Commissioner and Pennsylvania Attorney General-elect Josh Shapiro made the appointment.

“Chief Bill Kelly is a highly respected law enforcement official in Pennsylvania, and we’re delighted that he has agreed to become our senior agent in charge of more than 250 law enforcement agents in our office,” Shapiro said. “Bill brings integrity and expertise to his new post.”

Kelly will be in charge of more than 250 agents, including officers in the bureaus of criminal investigations, narcotics investigations and special investigations, the release states.

Kelly has been in law enforcement for 44 years, including 34 years as a chief in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

"Congratulations to Chief Kelly," Horsham Community Police Services wrote on their Facebook page. "Those of you who attended Project Blue Light this past December will remember Chief Kelly's moving speech about modern day policing and the dangers faced by our Officers. Thank you for your service to Abington Township and Montgomery County and good luck in your new role."

Kelly praised Shapiro and said he was looking forward to the new role.

“I came to know Josh Shapiro and work closely with him in his role as chairman of the Montgomery County commissioners,” Kelly said. “(He) is smart, ethical and driven to do the right thing – the same qualities I hope to bring to this new role.”

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