Morrisville Introduces New Police Chief

MORRISVILLE, PA —The borough has introduced its new police chief to the community.

Mayor Gary Wallace shook hands with new Police Chief Richard Ciampa, a highly experienced leader with an impressive 25-year background in law enforcement, officials said.

Ciampa recently retired after serving 25 years as a lieutenant in Freehold, N.J.

He will be paid an annual salary of $140,000. A start date was not mentioned by the council.

"The Morrisville Police Department is thrilled to introduce Chief Richard Ciampa," officials said. "Chief Ciampa's unwavering dedication, fresh perspective, and sincere gesture towards the public on his first day have left an indelible mark. His steadfast commitment to transparency, active community engagement, and the implementation of effective policing strategies truly embodies the promising future we envision for Morrisville. Let's extend a warm welcome to Chief Ciampa and wholeheartedly support him as he embraces this significant role."

Ciampa will oversee a 15-member police department.

Ciampa replaces George McClay, who was terminated in November after serving as chief since 2014.

McClay, who was terminated in November while on vacation in Mexico, told Patch that he reached a "separation settlement" approved unanimously by Morrisville Borough Council at its meeting on Tuesday night.

He will be paid $200,000 with the payout including $55,000 in unpaid PTO to the retired Philadelphia police lieutenant.