New Police Officer Hired In Falls Township

FALLS TOWNSHIP, PA — A new police officer has joined the ranks of the Falls Township Police Department.

At its most recent meeting, Falls Township Supervisors voted unanimously to hire Jackson Ryan as a new police officer.

Supervisors Chairman Jeff Dence administered the oath of office.

A lifelong Bucks County resident, Ryan received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Midway University, Ky., in 2025.

Following his graduation, he worked for a diagnostic laboratory in Hamilton, N.J.

In July 2026, the Croydon resident began attending the Montgomery County Community College Police Academy with an anticipated graduation date of December 2026.

In other township business:

Supervisors unanimously approved a tax settlement as recommended by Pennsbury School District for Aspen Falls Apartments.

As part of the settlement, the parcel, which is located at 135 Trenton Road, will have its assessment increased effective from tax years 2021 through 2026.

The largest single-year increase occurs between 2021 and 2022 when Falls Township’s tax rises from $8.66 to $348. Taxes for the valuation schedule would total $3,432.16 for tax years 2021 through 2026.

In addition, the Supervisors approved a change order for the 2026 road improvement program project for South Olds Boulevard for replacement of the failing culvert.

Additional work was necessary to reopen South Olds Boulevard without weight limits.

The change order was approved for $1.16 million.