Crime & Safety
Lower Providence Appoints New Chief Of Police
Chief Stan Turtle has retired after 32 years of service, and Mike Jackson has been sworn in as the new head of the department.
LOWER PROVIDENCE, PA — A changing of the guard has taken place in Lower Providence Township.
After 32 years of service, Stan Turtle, chief of police, has officially retired. Turtle's last official day was Friday, July 19.
In his stead, Mike Jackson, an 18-year veteran of the force, has been sworn in as the new chief.
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Turtle and Jackson have each been decorated for their service to Lower Providence. They were formally recognized together during the same Board of Supervisors meeting back in 2016, in acknowledgement of 30 and 15 years of service, respectively. Each have received numerous citations during their careers for their outstanding work in law enforcement.
Jackson also partook in a unique partnership with the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office that aimed to rehabilitate young adults arrested for non-violent, minor drug possession.
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In addition to Jackson's extensive experience in the township, he recently graduated in March from a challenging 10-week course at the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. The program taught advanced communications, as well as leadership and fitness training for law enforcement officers around the world.
Jackson was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant in Feb. 2016.
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