Radnor Township Promotes Brady McHale To Police Sergeant

RADNOR TWP, PA — Police Officer Brady McHale was immediately sworn in as sergeant after the Radnor Commissioners approved his promotion at a Jan. 3 board meeting.

Family, police and firefighters attended the swearing in ceremony in the township board room at 301 Iven Ave.

Radnor Township, the third largest police department in Delaware County, has 45 police officers and three civilian employees, four meter inspectors and nine crossing guards.

McHale began his career with the Radnor police department in January 2016 in the patrol division and was assigned the traffic safety unit in February 2022.

District Judge David L. Lang read the oath of office during a recent ceremony before the county commissioners and Upper Moreland Police Chief Andy Block, former Radnor deputy police chief, pinned a sergeant badge on McHale’s uniform.

Superintendent of Police Christopher B. Flanagan, who led the ceremony, said McHale has been an invaluable member of the department, making meaningful contributions.

“I look forward to his continued positive impact in a position of increased leadership and responsibility,” the superintendent said.

“The sergeant role is one of the most important in our police department because they become leaders very quickly by representing the field officers, administration and upholding the set of high-level, professional standards required by the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission,” Flannigan said.

In 2021, the township police department recieved accredidation from the commission, one of the highest honor for a police department to achieve.

McHale said he is grateful for this opportunity and the chance to lead beside the men and women of the Radnor Township police department.

“I would like to thank my previous supervisors and colleagues who have provided me with the opportunity to grow into this position," McHale said. "Those teachable moments led me here.”

In his new role as sergeant, McHale is responsible for reviewing patrol assignments, incident reports, arrest and other material for accuracy, completeness and timeliness. He will also monitor and mentor officers under his supervision and assist in the implementation of the police department’s community policing philosophy.

Background

McHale graduated from Lower Merion High School in 2016. He earned a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice at La Salle University. He also attended the Delaware County Community College Municipal Police Academy.

He is in the process of obtaining a master’s degree in criminal justice at Pennsylvania State University.

McHale has also been a firefighter with Gladwyne Fire Co. for nearly 14 years.

In addition, he serves as operations assistant for Lower Merion’s varsity boys basketball team, producing gameday footage and scouting reports.

Law enforcement career

McHale started his career in law enforcement working in the Easttown police department, assisting in the traffic safety unit.

McHale began his career with the Radnor police department in January 2016 in the patrol division and was assigned the traffic safety unit in February 2022.

In 2018, McHale created a social media presence for the department, attracting thousands of followers.

He serves as liaison for off-campus students at Villanova University working directly with the Office of the Dean.

In addition, McHale has established several community policing initiatives including “Coffee with a Cop,” in which the community is invited to meet with police for coffee.

"Reading with a Cop" is another program McHale initiated. It involves police officers reading to children in local parks.

McHale also started Drug and Alcohol awareness classes at Archbishop Carroll High School and works with the Radnor High School Student Government class on 21st Century policing.

“Everyone Sgt. McHale interacts with the community and law enforcement are impressed by his energy and commitment to Radnor Township,” said William White, township manager.

“Thank you to the board of commissioners for promoting Sgt. McHale as he is truly deserving of the role and congratulations to the superintendent of police on his growing team.”

The department’s daily operations include the patrol, highway patrol & traffic safety, detective, K9 and narcotics units, and an integrity officer.