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Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately
Norristown Police Chief Resigns Effective Immediately Jacqueline Bailey-Davis has resigned as the Municipality of Norristown Chief of Police, effective immediately, officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 17. Bailey-Davis, who took office on Jan. 2, 2024, had been placed on administrative leave on Nov. 25. Municipal Administrator Leonard Lightner previously stated that the decision to place her on leave was made “after careful consideration” and emphasized the confidentiality of personnel matters. “The council and municipal leadership are focused on maintaining stability within the police department,” Lightner said in the earlier announcement. …

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by Jillian Pikora
Politics
Norristown Council Meeting To Address Business, But Not Police Chief Situation Norristown Council Meeting To Address Business, But Not Police Chief Situation
Norristown Council Meeting To Address Business, But Not Police Chief Situation Despite significant media attention and community interest, Norristown’s municipal council will not discuss or take action regarding the administrative leave of Police Chief Jacqueline Bailey-Davis during its meeting on Sunday, Dec. 3, officials said in a release. The council meeting is scheduled for 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Norristown Municipal Hall, located at 235 E. Airy St., and will cover other municipal business as outlined in the final agenda. “We welcome you to come to the meeting to provide coverage of any other business before council, or watch online as a Livestream on our municipal You…

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by Jillian Pikora