Plymouth police report describes community outreach, chaplaincy expansion and summer event deployments
July 02, 2026 | Plymouth Meeting, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
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At the July 2 Civil Service Commission meeting, Lieutenant Wack briefed the commission on community programs and event staffing, highlighting the department's social‑service work and plans for summer events.
Lieutenant Wack said the department held 'cop camp' with 26 participants, led by Officer Jennifer Winberger and Detective Jeff McMahon, and praised the program's positive feedback. He reported the motorcycle and incident‑response teams have supported Philadelphia events, including FIFA World Cup games and preparations for the Major League Baseball All‑Star Game.
Wack described two recent social‑service interventions: officers and the department social worker assisted a family stranded while traveling (arranging lodging, food and train tickets to return them to Erie) and helped an unhoused individual prepare for job interviews by supplying clothing and bicycle transportation. He said these examples reflect the department's social‑service partnerships and officer buy‑in for the chief's initiatives.
The department also met with clergy of multiple denominations to expand its chaplaincy beyond the current chaplain (named in the transcript as Father Bob Gross) and to coordinate faith‑community roles in disasters, vigils and emergency response. Detective Sergeant Chris Schwarz led emergency‑management outreach and prepared presentation materials for ongoing coordination.
Lieutenant Wack noted the department will participate in a Roving July 4 parade (route begins at Colonial Middle School and ends near Shassa Road and Butler Pike, kickoff 10:00 a.m.) and is preparing for National Night Out on Aug. 4 at the Villanova ballfield community center. He said June statistics were not provided to the commission at the meeting.
During public comment a resident thanked the police for their demonstration coverage; a speaker affirmed the department's intention to attend meetings to ensure laws are followed while respecting First Amendment rights.
The commission had no formal votes tied to these reports; they were received as informational.
Lieutenant Wack said the department held 'cop camp' with 26 participants, led by Officer Jennifer Winberger and Detective Jeff McMahon, and praised the program's positive feedback. He reported the motorcycle and incident‑response teams have supported Philadelphia events, including FIFA World Cup games and preparations for the Major League Baseball All‑Star Game.
Wack described two recent social‑service interventions: officers and the department social worker assisted a family stranded while traveling (arranging lodging, food and train tickets to return them to Erie) and helped an unhoused individual prepare for job interviews by supplying clothing and bicycle transportation. He said these examples reflect the department's social‑service partnerships and officer buy‑in for the chief's initiatives.
The department also met with clergy of multiple denominations to expand its chaplaincy beyond the current chaplain (named in the transcript as Father Bob Gross) and to coordinate faith‑community roles in disasters, vigils and emergency response. Detective Sergeant Chris Schwarz led emergency‑management outreach and prepared presentation materials for ongoing coordination.
Lieutenant Wack noted the department will participate in a Roving July 4 parade (route begins at Colonial Middle School and ends near Shassa Road and Butler Pike, kickoff 10:00 a.m.) and is preparing for National Night Out on Aug. 4 at the Villanova ballfield community center. He said June statistics were not provided to the commission at the meeting.
During public comment a resident thanked the police for their demonstration coverage; a speaker affirmed the department's intention to attend meetings to ensure laws are followed while respecting First Amendment rights.
The commission had no formal votes tied to these reports; they were received as informational.
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