Radnor Police swear in second-grader as chief for the day

Flanagan had the dignity of swearing in 8-year-old Dominic Glenn as honorary chief for the day. The heartwarming ceremony, adopted by a tour and police escort to high school, is a return to normalcy for a police division that usually engages with the group in-person.

It was a shock to the second-grade pupil who comes from a household of group servants. His grandfather, Michael Glenn, lately retired from the Haverford Police Division. Dominic’s Godfather is an officer with Radnor Township and his father, Stephen, is a 911 dispatcher.

“He loves taking part in police officer,” stated Stephen Glenn. “He even has his personal uniform that his grandfather made for him.”

Dominic stated his favourite components in regards to the day have been the sirens, police Ok-9, bikes, and driving within the police car. His household received the chance for immediately’s actions throughout a faculty fundraiser.

His tenure as chief ended with a police escort to Ithan Elementary College, the place his classmates saluted him on his method by way of the doorways. And it was simply as particular of a second for the cops who made it attainable.

“Now we have to be attentive to our communities and be part of them,” stated Superintendent Flanagan. “The police are the individuals and the individuals are the police.”

The Radnor Township Police Division sometimes welcomes teams for excursions along with making appearances at block events and pizza lunches. To study extra about alternatives to interact with their cops, contact them through their web site.

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