From the football field to fighting crime, former NFL player and local gym owner Brandon Hughes was approved on Monday as the newest police officer for Falls Township.
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The Falls Township Board of Supervisors approved Hughes’ hiring following a recommendation from Chief of Police Nelson Whitney.
Hughes, a graduate of Oregon State University, was drafted by the San Diego Chargers as the 149th pick in the 2009 NFL draft. He played five seasons in the NFL for the San Diego Chargers, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, and spent three years with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Whitney highlighted Hughes’ background, noting his experience as a business owner — he operates Fuel House gym in Middletown Township — combined with his athletic career.
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Hughes has also volunteered with the Falls Township Police Department’s Youth Police Academy where he coached and mentored cadets in physical fitness.
Hughes lives nearby with his wife and two children.
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The new officer is scheduled to begin a 10-day orientation on Aug. 4, which will be followed by a combination of ride-alongs and training.
Hughes will attend the Temple University Municipal Police Academy starting Oct. 7.
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