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Volume 4, Issue 1

January 2006

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THE COMMUNICATOR CHANGES TO EVERY-OTHER MONTH

 

Happy New Year!  Starting with our 1st 2006 issue, The Communicator will be delivered to you every two months.  We will continue to forward Press Releases and Special Announcements as they occur.

POTTSTOWN BOROUGH CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

ANNOUNCES POLICE OFFICER EXAMINATION

 

The Civil Service Commission of the Borough of Pottstown will be conducting a written examination to establish an eligibility list for Police Officer Candidates on Saturday February 4th, 2006 at the Pottstown Senior High School - Cafeteria - located at 748 N. Washington St. in the Borough of Pottstown, PA  19464.

 

Applicants who continue on in the examination process, after the written exam, will be required to fill out a formal employment application and pass other mandatory components of the testing process before being placed on an eligibility list.  Other mandatory components of the process are an oral examination, a fitness test, a thorough in-depth background check, a medical examination (including drug and alcohol screening), and a psychological exam.

 

For details, go to the Pottstown Borough Civil Service Commission's Testing Announcement or contact Pottstown Borough Human Resources (3rd Floor Borough Hall 100 E. High St. Pottstown, PA  19464), by phone at 610-970-6514, or by e-mail.

CORPORAL MARKOVICH PROMOTED TO SERGEANT

 

At the December Pottstown Borough Council Meeting, Pottstown Police Department Corporal Michael "Mick" Markovich was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.  Sergeant Markovich, a seven year veteran of the department, assumed command of Patrol Squad A2 on January 1, 2006.  In addition to his new duties, Sergeant Markovich continues to patrol the streets of Pottstown with his K9 partner "Marko".  We all extend congratulations to Sergeant Markovich!

Pottstown Sergeant Michael Markovich

and his K9 Partner Marko

PPD PATROL OFFICERS BEGIN NEW WORK SCHEDULE

 

On January 1st members of the Pottstown Police Department Patrol Division migrated to a new 12-hour shift schedule.  This schedule will run as a trial in 2006 and if it works as anticipated, it will become the standard schedule for Pottstown Patrol Officers in the years to come.

 

Pottstown Captain Allan Ewing points out that, "This change is a win-win proposition for the community and for the officers.  Because of the schedule change, there will be more officers available for patrol duty every day of the week, putting more officers on the street.  From the officers perspective, this change provides them with the opportunity to have every other weekend off, to spend time with their families."  Under the former 8-hour schedule, Pottstown Patrol Officers had every sixth weekend off.

POLICE STILL SEEKING HELP IN LOCATING ATTEMPTED MURDER SUSPECT

The Pottstown Police Department is still asking for the public's help in locating ROGER HART who is wanted for the April 23, 2004 Attempted Murder of his wife outside of their home in the 700 Block of Willow Street.

ROGER HART is wanted on charges of Attempted Murder, Aggravated and Simple Assault, Stalking, and Possessing Instruments of Crime.

ROGER HART is described as a medium built (5' 10" - 190 lbs), medium complexion white male, with balding brown hair and brown eyes.  At the time of the incident HART drove a silver Hyundai - later recovered in Amity Township, Berks County.

Anyone observing HART, or knowing where he is located is asked to notify their local police department at once.  HART should not be approached - he should be considered armed and dangerous.

Anyone having any information regarding ROGER HART is asked to contact Pottstown Police Department at 610-970-6570 or by e-mail.

Note:  ROGER HART should be considered armed and dangerous.

Photo Date 09/27/01

ROGER HART

Male / White

DOB:  09-07-1964

Hair:  Brown / Balding

Eyes:  Brown

Height:  5'10"

Weight:  190 lbs.

Last Known Address:  Unknown Address

 

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO POTTSTOWN PD's MOST WANTED PERSONS

 

CALLS FOR SERVICE - NOVEMBER 2005

 

During November 2005, the Pottstown Police Department answered 1,673 calls for service.  Of these calls, 1,642 occurred in the Borough. (Note: The remaining 31 calls were requests for assistance by other Police Departments or other Law Enforcement Agencies.)

 

During the month we averaged 55.76 calls per day or, 18.59 calls per shift.  For the year we have answered 20,354 calls.  The daily average for the year is 60.94 calls per day or 20.31 calls per shift.

 

During November 2004 we answered 1,442 calls. We answered 121 more calls this month than last November.  This is an increase of 7.8% from last year.  For the year (2005) we answered 1,406 more calls than this time in 2004.  This represents an overall increase of 7.42%.

 

CALLS FOR SERVICE - DECEMBER 2005

 

During December 2005, the Pottstown Police Department answered 1,769 calls for service.  Of these calls, 1,742 occurred in the Borough. (Note: The remaining 27 calls were requests for assistance by other Police Departments or other Law Enforcement Agencies.)

 

During the month we averaged 57.06 calls per day or, 19.02 calls per shift.  For the year we have answered 22,123 calls.  The daily average for the year is 60.61 calls per day or 20.20 calls per shift.

 

During December 2004 we answered 1,697 calls. We answered 72 more calls this month than last December.  This is an increase of 4.24% from last year.  For the year (2005) we answered 1,478 more calls than this time in 2004.  This represents an overall increase of 7.16%.

 

 

 

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR AN ELEVEN-YEAR (1994 - 2004) POTTSTOWN CRIME STATISTICS COMPARISON

 

FOLLOW THIS LINK FOR A SIX-YEAR (1999 - 2004) POTTSTOWN P. D. CALLS FOR SERVICE COMPARISON

 

(Note: 2005 Statistics Will Soon be Available)

 

 

SAFETY TIP

 

Winter Weather Safety and Awareness

 

 

UPCOMING PPD EVENTS

OTHER UPCOMING POTTSTOWN MEETINGS & EVENTS

 

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