A different kind of outcome occurred today at the Bristol Borough District Court office as newly hired part-time police officer, Ryan Bunda, was sworn in by District Judge Frank W. Perentau Sr.
Bristol Borough Police Chief Arnold Porter and Tullytown Police Chief Daniel Doyle along with Bunda’s brother Andrew, who serves as a member of the Tullytown Police Department, were in attendance at the ceremony, which made the Bristol born cop officially a member of Bristol’s finest.
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Bunda had previously served as a member of the Tullytown Police Department with his brother. “Part of me is sad to be leaving Tullytown; a great chief, a great department,” said Bunda. “It’s bittersweet, because I get to serve the town I grew up in. I’m excited to serve the people of Bristol.”
Bunda’s hiring, which had been approved at the borough’s council meeting Monday night, comes as the department which is still three officers down, is in the middle of investigating a strong armed robbery spree that has severely impacted the borough of nearly 9,000 residents. Read the story here.
With a merchant district gearing up for the holiday season and Christmas parade and an increasing customer base that is flocking back to the borough, borough officials told LevittownNow.com the additional officer will help the department with proactive approaches to public safety issues.
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Council Vice President Robyn Trunell and Bristol Borough Police Sergeant Joe Moors said earlier this month that the pool of part time officers needs to be replenished further and plans for additional hirings are expected to be presented at the Council’s December meeting.
