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CHIEF of POLICE
Chief of Police
Kenneth D. Coluzzi
Ken Coluzzi is a veteran law enforcement official
with 30 years of experience. Before his appointment as the Chief
of Police and Emergency Management Coordinator of Lower Makefield
Township, Bucks County, in October 2000, he served with the Philadelphia
Police Department.
During his years of public service, he was called upon to head many
of Philadelphia's high profile murder cases. Chief Coluzzi directed
the Homicide Special Investigations/Fugitive as well as the Special
Victims Units. He commanded patrol forces in many culturally diverse
neighborhoods of Philadelphia.
Over the years, he has received numerous awards and commendations
including the prestigious award for bravery, the Chapel of the Four
Chaplains for outstanding community service regardless of race or
faith, American Society for industrial Security for outstanding
service and the Richard H. Galup leadership award.
He is a graduate of Northwestern University School of Staff and
Command as well as the Pennsylvania State University Police Executive
management program. The Chief holds a Bachelor of Science degree
in Business Communications from Chestnut Hill College, Philadelphia,
with additional studies in criminal justice and he holds a Masters
Degree in Business Administration with a Public Administration Concentration.
His progressive and innovative management style placed him at the
forefront of many new initiatives. He founded the Pennsylvania Homicide
Investigators Association (PHIA) in 1992. PHIA provides education
and training for prosecutors, medical personnel, and law enforcement
agencies. He is committed to reducing crime and promoting community
involvement.
He developed a model comprehensive emergency operating plan in his
township that includes ongoing vulnerability assessments supported
by a rapid response to natural disasters, terrorism and violent
school incidents. In 2004, the Chief was granted the Department
of Justice Secret Security Clearance. Ken is the former Chairman
of the board of the county SWAT team.
He is experienced in all areas of public safety and well respected
throughout the law enforcement community.
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