Cops, Courts and Fire Government

Part-Time Officer Becomes Full-Time In Upper Makefield

An officer has been promoted in Upper Makefield.


Upper Makefield has added a new officer.
The Board of Supervisors and Chief Mark Schmidt with Officer Murphy.
Credit: Upper Makefield Township

Officer Colin Murphy was recently promoted to a full-time job by the Upper Makefield Township Board of Supervisors.

Murphy began his journey with the Upper Makefield Police Department in April 2023 as a part-time officer.

Having successfully navigated his way through his time as a part-time officer, Murphy is set to complete his field training program later this month and will now move to a full-time role.

Prior to joining the Upper Makefield Township Police Department, Murphy served in the Yardley Borough Police Department.

In 2019, Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree from Temple University. He is a proud alumnus of Council Rock South High School, graduating in 2014.


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