Former Philly PD Member Joins Plymouth Township Police Department

PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP, PA — The local police department has a new member among its ranks.

The Plymouth Township Police Department announced this week that Michael Brown has been hired as the agency's newest police officer.

Brown, who was sworn in during a meeting of the Plymouth Township Council Monday, comes to Plymouth Township from the Philadelphia Police Department, where he served for six years, according to a bio provided by Plymouth officials.

Brown served in the United States Air Force as an F16 fighter jet mechanic before getting involved in law enforcement.

He also has both a bachelor's degree and master's degree in theology.

"Welcome to the Family Michael!" the Plymouth Township Police Department posted to its Facebook page. "We look forward to your many years of dedicated service to our outstanding community."

In other news from Monday's township council meeting, elected officials recognized and honored the members of the township's first-ever Citizens Police Academy.

Eight township residents attended the 10-week course, which included teachings on police de-escalation techniques, criminal investigations, and traffic safety, as well as patrol simulations, vehicle stops and crash investigations, according to the police department.

"We had a great time teaching, and learning significantly from those we serve," the police department posted to Facebook. "Thank you all, and Congratulations!"

Also during the meeting, the township council swore in two new fire police officers — Gerard Vetter, who is a member of the Harmonville Fire Company, and Eileen Archie, a member of the Plymouth Fire Company.