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Chief Barry Hackert

Thursday, January 24, 2013

North Wales Residents, Business Owners Voice Support of Hackert

Residents and business owners Tuesday night told North Wales Borough council why they support and appreciate suspended police Chief Barry Hackert

While North Wales Chief Barry Hackert remains on suspension — the reason not disclosed by the borough — residents, business owners and local organizations expressed their support of him to North Wales Borough Council Tuesday night. In a report by Bradley Schlegel of The Reporter, seven people showed up at the meeting to voice how much Hackert means to them. Resident Donna Mengel said, “I hope nothing untoward happens” to Hackert, according to the article. “Barry has become … a very good chief over his 21 years of service.” Another resident, Richard Tibberino, told council Hackert helped his son find a job. Another resident said he could “count on Barry to handle” a problem, according to the article. Resident Herb Thomas told council to …

michael

2:16 pm on Tuesday, March 12, 2013

well northwales police cheif took the leave wish they would of fire this no good person. now what all the people that stood up for this so call police chief, now going to leave the town?? bye best of luck, start packing , not one person will even miss you . all the 3 business owners start packing also because no one will miss you either , the whole northwales police department needs a new chief …   more ›

Saturday, January 5, 2013

North Wales Police Chief Suspended from Duty

Chief Barry Hackert has been suspended by council, and Officer Terry Hammerstone has stepped in as interim chief

North Wales Police Chief Barry Hackert has been suspended from his duties by North Wales Borough Council. Hackert was appointed chief in October 2003. According to Brad Schlegel of The Reporter, Officer Terry Hammerstone is overseeing the department. North Wales Mayor Doug Ross and police secretary Gerry Fredericks were mum on further details. All comment is going through solicitor Greg Gifford, according to the article. In December 2008, Hackert was placed on administrative leave for "health and personal issues," according to Ross in an article by The Reporter. North Wales Borough has a controversial history when it comes to police chiefs — including a lengthy list of lawsuits filed by previous chiefs against the borough. In 2003, the …

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michael

2:12 pm on Friday, January 25, 2013

goggle him and you will see what he did in 2006 ??? our tax money wasting on him he needs to be fired and now   more ›

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