Crime & Safety
New Hope Borough Council Hires Part-Time Police Officer
The hiring brings the department up to a full complement of part-time officers, according to Mayor Larry Keller.
NEW HOPE, PA — The New Hope Borough Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to hire Shawn Cottee as its newest part-time officer.
Cottee is an Emergency Medical Technician with the Medical Service Corps of Lansdale and a lieutenant with the Upper Gwynedd Fire Department.
According to Mayor Larry Keller, the hiring will bring the part-time staff up to full complement, which he credited Chief Kevin Edwards with achieving.
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“He’s a very nice guy and he will fit in well with our officers,” said the mayor of the new hire.
Cottee will be paid $35 an hour to do the job.
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