Middletown swears in new police officer; community foundation presents K‑9 sponsorship

The board held a brief swearing‑in ceremony for Andrew John Brady at the start of its Nov. 13 meeting. Chief (unnamed) read a biographical summary noting Brady’s bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, prior service with Wilmington Police Department, crisis‑intervention training, and that he is completing a master’s degree in homeland security. Chair Anna Payne administered the oath; Brady repeated the oath and was welcomed as a Middletown Township Police Officer.

During the same presentation, the Middletown Community Foundation’s executive director, Nick Valla, described the foundation’s ongoing support for the township’s K‑9 program and introduced handler Officer Larry Hardy and K9 Blue. Valla said the foundation has sponsored multiple police K‑9s for the township and presented a check to the department; he invited a quick photo opportunity with the supervisors and the K‑9 unit.

The board and staff offered congratulations and noted the foundation’s role in supporting community policing programs.