New Police Chief Takes Oath In Hatboro

HATBORO, PA —There was another cake at the Pennypack Facility for residents showing up for the Borough Council meeting.

Two weeks ago, residents, colleagues, family, and friends were offered cake for the retirement of Police Chief James Gardner, who ended his 40-year tenure at the end of last March.

At Monday's Borough Council committee meeting, Deputy Chief Mark Ruegg officially changed his title to Police Chief Mark Ruegg.

Ruegg was sworn in as the borough's new police chief by Mayor Tim Schultz, who administered the oath of office before his wife and three children as a packed house of family, friends, colleagues, and Gardner were also in attendance.

Ruegg began his service with the Hatboro Police Department in 2003 and rose through the ranks.

Over the years, Ruegg has served as a member of the Montgomery County Swat Team, various special units/task forces for the department, and recently as deputy chief.

"His strong leadership and immense experience make him the perfect Chief for the Hatboro Police Department following the retirement of Chief Gardner," borough officials said. Ruegg constantly puts the safety of the Hatboro community before himself and we cannot think of a better person to lead the Hatboro Police Department."

(Dino Ciliberti/Patch)