Hatboro Honors Retiring Officer For 32 Years Of Service

HATBORO, PA —For more than 32 years, John Carr was a constant presence on the Hatboro Borough Police Department.

So when it came time for his retirement, the borough wanted to make sure his sendoff was special.

Before family, friends, and fellow police officers, Sgt. Carr was recognized for his service to the borough and police department with an award and words from Police Chief James Gardner.

"It's my honor to present Sgt. John Carr with a plaque bearing his badge which he wore with honor and dignity serving the borough of Hatboro and the police department for over 32 years," Gardner said at the council's June 19 meeting.

Carr joined the police department in 1991 after earning a bachelor's degree from Penn State University in criminal justice.

During Carr's career, he earned numerous commendations and awards from not only the borough's police department but also from the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office, the U.S. Congress, and Mothers Against Drunk Driving, the police chief told the crowd.

One of those commendations involved the apprehension of a suspect who just had committed murder in Warminster Township, Gardner said.

The chief said that another commendation was for the arrest of an individual immediately following the attempted kidnapping of a child from a borough home.

Carr had a long tenure with the police department, the chief said.

He served in the patrol division and also was a member of the Montgomery County SWAT Team (East Region), Montgomery County Drug Task Force, and the Hatboro Police Bike Patrol Unit.

Carr was a leading firearms instructor, was a field training officer, and also served as supervisor of the field training unit, where he was instrumental in formalizing the department's field training of new police officers, Gardner said.

"Congratulations on a great career and we wish you the best in your well-earned retirement," the chief said.