Upper Makefield's Newest Full-Time Officer Takes Oath

NEWTOWN BOROUGH, PA — Colin Murphy was sworn in on Wednesday as Upper Makefield’s newest full-time police officer.

During a ceremony at the District Court in Newtown, Judge Mick Petrucci administered the oath before a courtroom filled with family, friends and Upper Makefield police officers.

Murphy is a Northampton Township native and an assistant ice hockey coach at Council Rock High School South.

From left: Officer Eric Farra, Officer Harry Vitello, Officer Colin Murphy and Sergeant Patrick M. Durkin. (Upper Makefield Police)

After graduating from Temple University where he earned a degree in criminal justice, he earned his police officer certification from the Temple University Municipal Police Academy.

For the last 10 months, Officer Murphy has served as a part-time officer in Yardley Borough.

Officer Murphy began his field training on Wednesday with Officer Vitello serving as his field training officer.

Officer Murphy is welcomed by Chief Mark Schmidt, District Judge Mick Petrucci and members of the Upper Makefield Police Force. (Upper Makefield Police Department)