Crime & Safety

LMPD Officer Ian Thornton Promoted To Sergeant

Congratulations, good luck, and stay safe, Sgt. Thornton!

LOWER MERION TOWNSHIP, PA – Lower Merion Township Police hosted a special badge promotion ceremony Wednesday night as one of its members advanced in rank.

Police Superintendent Michael McGrath presented LMPD Officer Ian Thornton his badge as he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Thornton was joined by his family at Wednesday's ceremony in the township Board of Commissioners room.

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Members of the Board of Commissioners made remarks at the ceremony as well.

Congratulations, good luck, and stay safe, Sgt. Thornton!

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