At the Bristol Township Council meeting last week, the police department held swearing in ceremonies for two new officers.
Chief of Police Robert Coulton welcomed Officer Andrew Stuart to the department. He is married and has two kids.
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Stuart comes to Bristol Township from Europe. He was born in the United Kingdom and educated in his home nation and France. He studied medicine and then mathematics at the University of Manchester, eventually earning his degree in math, Coulton said.
While Stuart long wanted to become a police officer, he first traveled the world working in information technology and then started his own successful software company when in the U.S., the chief added.
After getting out of the technology sector, Stuart continued his desire to serve the public as a police officer. He graduated from the Temple University Municipal Police Academy in 2020, Coulton said.
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“Officer Stuart speaks multiple languages and loves meeting people while having a passion for problem solving. I am certain Officer Stuart will put these skills to good use while serving the Bristol Township community for many years to come,” the chief stated.
The police department also welcomed Officer Tyler Aspell, a native of Bristol Township’s Levittown section.
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Aspell graduated from Harry S. Truman High School in 2014 and joined the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, serving from 2013 to 2019, the chief said.
Aspell graduated from the Montgomery County Municipal Police Academy in 2015. He then went to serve as a Philadelphia Police Department officer in the 17th District from 2018 to 2021.
“Officer Aspell is excited to now serve his hometown community and plans to raise his family here in Bristol Township,” Coulton said.
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District Judge Frank Peranteau Sr. swore in the two officers.
The township hired eight new officers in 2020, but the public swearing in ceremonies did not take place due to COVID-19. With the backlog, the Stuart and Aspell were the first of the eight to get a public ceremony. The rest will take place at future council meetings, Coulton said.
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Township Manager Randee Elton said five officers retired and the eight new patrol officers will fill vacant positions.
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