Mayor DiGirolamo signs new ordinance — police officer service (VIDEO)
This past week, Bensalem Township passed an ordinance to authorize the police pension plan, allowing officers to purchase service credit for prior police service under PA Act 49 of 2024. This ordinance was unanimously approved by the Township Council and signed into effect by Mayor Joe DiGirolamo. This ordinance will allow officers who have previously served in other jurisdictions to purchase up to five years of prior police service, allowing them to retire early and enjoy life without the daily stress of policing.
This ordinance mirrors the service credit benefit we have been able to give to our Military Veterans for years.
Director William McVey, a strong supporter of this benefit, states, “The passage of this ordinance is another example of Mayor DiGirolamo’s and the Council’s unwavering support of the members of our police department. My command staff and I are proud to have worked on this ordinance with PBA President Chris Terinoni and the Mayor’s Administration. Our police officers put their lives on the line every day serving our community, so affording them this opportunity was the right thing to do.”
