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Harran Talks About Safety, ICE, Harvie and the Media

Bucks County Sheriff Fred Harran has been sparring with the two Democratic commissioners who control Bucks County for several years, so it was no surprise they opposed his decision to help Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deport criminal illegal aliens.

But linking the state’s only Jewish sheriff to the rise of fascism in Hitler’s Germany? That, he concedes, was a bit unexpected.

During an extended podcast interview with DVJournal, Harran discussed his plan to join ICE’s 287 (g) program and help “get rid of people that are in this country illegally, that are committing crimes. That’s the key.”

He dismissed suggestions that his department would be rounding up random citizens as politically motivated nonsense.

“We don’t have black vans running around scooping people up,” said Harran. “We’re not going to pizza shops or going on calls or going to parks asking people for their identification (or) what country they’re from.

“I’m only interested in those folks that have warrants for their arrest (and who) have committed criminal activity in Bucks County. And I’m using immigration as just one small tool in the box of tools that we use in law enforcement.”

Harran said he’s discouraged by what he calls inaccurate reporting by the local media. What his office is actually doing “it’s not exciting, it’s not sexy, it’s not flashy. If you report the truth, no one wants to hear that, so they make up stuff.”

Asked about his quarrelsome relationship with Commissioners Bob Harvie and Diane Ellis-Marseglia, Harran said he would be happy to work with them.

“I don’t know why they’re against me,” said Harran. “The only reason, they are truly not interested in holding people accountable, incarcerating people. I believe that, and I’m fairly middle of the road.

“I believe people need help,” said Harran. I believe our mental health system is in crisis in this country, especially here in Bucks County,” said Harran. “I believe the drug problem is only getting worse and worse. And drugs need to be tackled three ways…It’s education, prevention and apprehension.”

At a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, Harvie talked about World War II and seemed to be comparing what was going on in Bucks County with the time before the war, when fascism took hold in Germany and Italy.

“I was stunned,” said Harran. The person next to him said, “‘He just compared you to Nazi Germany.’” Harran played the tape afterward, and “I’m like, ‘Oh my. He actually did.” He noted that Harvie’s remarks were “prefaced by 90 minutes of back-and-forth about immigration and people, even people in the audience, made comments.”

“And the fact that I’m Jewish even makes it more ironic. And you know what, Bob could have been a mensch…He could have been a man about it…he could have apologized without apologizing, and he could have gotten out of it with dignity. But instead, he doubled down.”

A spokesperson for Harvie released a statement denying that he compared Harran’s actions to fascism.

Asked about how the defund the police movement has changed law enforcement, Harran said, “You gotta be nuts not to want a safe community.”

When someone wants to buy a house, they look at whether the schools are good and safety, he said.

“Parks are great,” said Harran. “Street cleaning is great. Fixing potholes is great. All that stuff is great, but the first thing a person looks at when they move into the community…they look at schools, test scores and safety of the community.”

Harran Demands Harvie Apologize for Linking Immigration Efforts to Rise of Fascism

Sheriff Fred Harran is demanding that Bucks County Commissioners Chair Bob Harvie apologize for remarks he made at a May 7 meeting that appeared to compare the current debate over immigration enforcement to the rise of fascism in Germany.

Harvie made the remarks during a debate over Harran’s decision to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program, allowing local cops to help enforce immigration law.

During the meeting, some people supported Harran’s move, but others vehemently opposed his cooperation with ICE.

“For someone who’s spent a lot of time studying World War II, there are definite parallels that I see happening,” Harvie said at the meeting. “Not nearly as great as what happened in 1920s Italy, 1930s Germany, but certainly not too far away from being in the same ballpark. It’s concerning. It’s something that all of us should be more focused on.”

Harvie is running for Congress against Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.

Harran said that, given his status as the only Jewish sheriff in Pennsylvania, Harvie’s comments were particularly problematic.

“Commissioner Harvie might like reading about World War II history. My family lived it.”

In a statement, Harran said, “Commissioner Harvie likes history. So, here’s mine: I grew up in a Jewish home, studied at a Hebrew school, and attended synagogue (and still do). I bore the grief of members of my mother’s family who were murdered by the Nazis. I heard the stories of my father, a doctor in Patton’s Third Army, who liberated concentration camps and cared for fellow Jews dehumanized and destroyed by the cruelty of an evil and authoritarian regime.

“That’s why it is unconscionable to me that in a time of deep political divisions, anti-law enforcement sentiment, and rampant antisemitism in our nation and our world, Commissioner Harvie would use his position to intentionally and directly compare our community to Nazi Germany. As the only Jewish sheriff in Pennsylvania, I find it notable that these sentiments – and many like them – are directed toward me and my role in public safety.

“I agree with the dozens of Jewish leaders and constituents who have reached out over the last few days. Commissioner Harvie’s remarks are both personally offensive and derogatory to the Jewish community, both here in Bucks County and around the nation. Just as bad, his twisted version of history equates my deputies’ efforts to uphold the rule of law and keep our communities safe from known criminals to Nazi-era atrocities. His statements simultaneously demean law enforcement officers and minimize the very real, and very personal, horrors of the period he fancies himself an expert on.

“We should all acknowledge that these statements are repugnant and unbefitting an elected leader. He should apologize.”

Harran told DVJournal that he was not listening closely as Harvie spoke, because the commissioner often talks about being a teacher and likes to give history lessons. But when he heard Harvie’s remarks regarding the era before World War II he was shocked. The person sitting next to him tapped him on his shoulder and asked if he had heard what Harvie said.

That evening, Harran attended a function, and person after person approached him, also outraged by Harvie’s remarks.

James O’Malley, a spokesperson for Bucks County, denied that Harvie was referring to Harran in his remarks, but rather was making general comments regarding Victory in Europe Day on May 8.

“Sheriff Harran’s claims regarding Commissioner Harvie’s comments during this week’s meeting are entirely dishonest, wholly offensive and arguably libelous,” said O’Malley. “The Commissioner’s comments, which notably went unquoted in the Sheriff’s statement, discussed the heroic spirit of the United States that drove our nation’s victory over the forces of evil and fascism in Europe during World War II.

“If the Sheriff sees himself portrayed on the wrong side of those comments, then perhaps that says more about him and his intentions than it does about Commissioner Harvie.

“The County of Bucks is proudly home to many thousands of Jewish residents, and we honor their experience, including their incredible endurance in the face of unspeakable horrors. We do not twist their pain to score political points in an election year. For doing just that, the Sheriff’s statement is as insulting as it is absurd,” said O’Malley.

Commissioner Harvie Invokes Hitler in Debate Over Bucks Sheriff’s Plan to Help ICE

Thursday is the 80th anniversary of the Allies victory over Nazi Germany in World War II, but that’s not why Bucks County Commission Chairman Bob Harvie was talking about Hitler this week.

Harvie brought up World War II during a debate over Sheriff Fred Harran’s decision to offer to aid federal immigration enforcement in the county. Harran has applied to have his department participate the 287(g) program that allows local cops to participate in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts.

During a crowded county commissioners meeting Wednesday where Harran’s actions were the hot topic, Harvie — a former teacher — mentioned the VE Day anniversary and compared America’s current political climate to pre-war Germany.

“For someone who’s spent a lot of time studying World War II, there are definite parallels that I see happening,” the Bucks County Democrat said. “Not nearly as great as what happened in 1920s Italy, 1930s Germany, but certainly not too far away from being in the same ballpark. It’s concerning. It’s something that all of us should be more focused on.”

Harvie is running for Congress against Republican U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick.

Harvie’s fellow Democrat, Board Vice Chair Diane Ellis-Marseglia, also opposes Harran’s plan to help enforce immigration law. “We want ICE to do ICE, but we want the sheriff to do sheriff.”

Harran released a statement saying his priority is “ensuring the safety of the people of Bucks County” and that’s why he is partnering with ICE under 287 (g). He said the program would save the county money because those illegal immigrants arrested would be housed in ICE facilities instead of the county jail.

Pro-immigrant gathering at the Bucks County courthouse on May 6, 2025. (Courtesy of Mona Chipman)

Some of the people who turned out on Wednesday offered their support.

One woman who spoke called out former President Joe Biden’s open borders policy that allowed millions of undocumented immigrants to pour into the country. She said she stands with Harran and with the “Angel families,” whose relatives died at the hands of illegal aliens.

Retired Army Col. Peder Cox talked about his time serving “in the jungles of Central America in a war that America never fought, but we won. Now their sons and grandsons are invading this country and doing the same thing they were doing down there.”

“And whether you like it or not, that’s exactly what they’re going to try and do in this country,” Cox added.

But many of the attendees opposed increased immigration enforcement, especially with the involvement of local law enforcement.

Joe Frederick told commissioners Harran’s agreement with ICE is “a political stunt.”

“This policy goes against what the people of Bucks County expect from our elected officials. The sheriff is using his office to exploit some of the most vulnerable and marginalized people. And use them as pawns to further his political ambitions,” he said.

Rose Hanh Yuan, a real estate agent and Vietnamese immigrant, said the sheriff’s working with ICE could lower property values by making people fearful of buying here.

And several speakers echoed Harvie’s ‘Hitler’ rhetoric. One man said his parents had fought in Nazi Germany and “We are not going to be a police state.” He told Harran to “stay in your lane.”

“Due process is not just for citizens,” he said. “It’s for every living being. It’s not a citizen’s right. It’s a human right.”

Polls continue to show that a majority of Americans support deporting all illegal aliens, not just those who’ve also committed additional, violent crimes.

In an op-ed at Broad+Liberty, Harran bemoaned the tenor of the attacks against him and his participation in the ICE program.

“Let me be clear: this is about public safety, not politics. It’s disheartening to see deliberate falsehoods and personal attacks, including being slandered with Holocaust-era language, simply for doing my job. As the only Jewish sheriff in Pennsylvania, this kind of rhetoric is deeply offensive and has no place in Bucks County.”

Did Politics Play a Role in Replacing Central Bucks School Resource Officer?

Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Landis has been the school resource officer (SRO) at Central Bucks West High School since 2023.

However, county Commissioners Bob Harvie and Diane Ellis-Marseglia, the Democrats who control the county board, decided not renew his contract. And Harvie recently announced he is running for Congress against Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Bucks).

Central Bucks Superintendent Steve Yanni said a replacement SRO from Central Bucks Regional Police Department is on the April school board agenda for approval. The school district pays for the resource officers, not the county. Both the Central Bucks School Board and the Doylestown Borough are controlled by Democrats.

“It had come to my attention that Commissioners Harvie and Marseglia announced their intention to terminate the SRO agreement with the Central Bucks School District,” said Sheriff Fred Harran, a Republican. “I was not consulted by either Commissioner Harvie or Commissioner Marseglia before their plan to cancel the SRO program.

“I do not agree with their decision. I do not support their decision. They unilaterally made this decision without input from me or my deputy,” said Harran.

Inna Pyatesky, a parent of a CB West student, said, “It’s unnerving that everything seems to be made so political. No matter what the issue is at our school, it always feels like it’s of a political nature. All I can say is that there are no Democratic kids and no Republican kids, just kids. School is starting to look more and more like a tug-of-war between politicians pushing and pulling agendas. Our children and their safety are being played as pawns on the political game board.”

However, James O’Malley, a spokesperson for the county, offered a different explanation.

“The future of the School Resource Officer (SRO) position at Central Bucks West High School (CB West) in the Central Bucks School District (CBSD) has essentially been settled since December 2024 when the Central Bucks Regional Police Department (CBRPD) made a request to the Central Bucks School Board to take over the position.

“The County of Bucks was pleased to provide a temporary solution to fill the need for an SRO for CB West by providing a sheriff’s deputy on a two-year contract spanning the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years. Unlike a police officer who has full law enforcement powers, a sheriff’s deputy has limited jurisdiction. CBRPD intends to fill the SRO position with a sworn Act 120 police officer, which is the standard for this type of position. It is our understanding that the current SRO from the Sheriff’s Office was offered that position with CBRPD but declined.”

“The County of Bucks and the Bucks County Commissioners have no further direct involvement in this process,” O’Malley said.

In response to losing Landis, students launched an online petition to keep Landis.

That prompted CBSD Superintendent Dr. Steven Yanni to send an email stating Landis was offered a last chance to switch employers to keep the position, then effectively brushed aside the voices of students and parents while stating someone else would be hired. What Yanni omitted from his email was that such a change would cost Landis his pension, and push off his retirement with the new employer until well into his 70s, said Andrew Miller, a candidate for the school board in Region 2.

“SROs are important and vital resources in our high schools, and it is essential that we listen to students and parents to keep outstanding SROs in place,” said Miller,  “As someone with over 15 years of experience in law enforcement, I’ve seen firsthand the unique impact a trusted, consistent SRO can have in building safe, supportive school environments. It’s not just about presence—it’s about relationships, trust, and continuity. Deputy Landis has clearly earned the respect and trust of students, and that matters.”

Miller continued, “The failure to listen to students and parents, while omitting key information about the so-called ‘solution’ offered, is a perfect example of why we need change on our school board. We need leaders who will respect and listen to students and parents—and who understand the deeper implications of decisions like these. I applaud the students who started this petition. I hear you and I stand with you.”

Harran said, “I know the important roles that a School Resource Officer can fulfill, and the impact that an SRO can have – not only on the students, teachers, and administrators within a school, but on the entirety of the community that the school serves. I advocated for and implemented School Resource Officers, D.A.R.E. Programs, a P.A.L. Program, and other school and community outreach and involvement initiatives in my more than 30 years as a police officer, and as the Director of Public Safety for the county’s largest municipality, Bensalem Township.

“My deputies and I were excited at the prospect of beginning a School Resource Officer Program through the Sheriff’s Office, and in 2023 I pursued the SRO request from the Central Bucks School District with various officials in county government. My efforts culminated with an agreement among the school district, the county, and the Sheriff’s Office for the placement of a Deputy Sheriff as a School Resource Officer for CB West H.S. starting with the 2023-24 school year.

“Sheriff’s Deputy Landis was assigned as the SRO at CB West and has served continuously in that role since his appointment. Based upon all of the interactions I have had and feedback I have received since Deputy Landis’ assignment to the high school, I believe that the SRO Program at CB West has been a success,” added Harran.

Angry Residents Pack Bucks Commission Meeting, Demand Ellis-Marseglia’s Resignation

Bucks County Commissioner Diane Ellis-Marseglia, whose public pledge to “violate” election laws and vote to count ineligible ballots made her a national figure of scorn, apologized to the 1,000 or so angry citizens who showed up at Wednesday’s commission meeting.

“I made a mistake, and because I am an elected official, I am held to a far higher standard than everybody else. So, to the citizens I serve, I apologize, and I will continue to work hard for you and endeavor to not make such a mistake again,” she told the crowd.

They were not appeased.

Commissioners Chair Diane Ellis-Marseglia

“Diane, you blatantly thumbed your nose at the voters of Bucks County,” said Fran Grous during the public comment period.

Last Thursday, while conducting her duties as a member of the Election Board, Ellis-Marseglia voted to count some 600 ineligible mail ballots. Explaining her decision, which ignored the clear directions of the courts, she said, “I think we all know that precedent by a court doesn’t matter anymore in this country. People violate laws any time they want. So, for me, if I violate this law, it’s because I want a court to pay attention to it.”

While Ellis-Marseglia did offer an apology, she offered little in the way of remorse. Instead, she complained about the negative press, and claimed to have received profanity-laced phone calls and emails.

She also claimed her comments were in reference to provisional ballots, not mail-in ballots. And, she added, the comment about ignoring precedent “was referring to the United States Supreme Court and the precedent that has been lost on many issues, including Roe v. Wade.”

That remark inspired boos from the attendees. Ellis-Marseglia gaveled them into silence.

During public comment, many called upon Ellis-Marseglia and her fellow Democratic commissioner Bob Harvie — who also voted to count the ineligible ballots — to resign.

“We’ve been called election deniers, racists, conspiracy theorists,” said Bucks County resident Beth Curcio said. “Did I leave anything out? We, the people of Bucks County, are fed up. Yes, you’re hearing us loud and clear. You cheat and steal our elections. It’s exactly why you want machines and mail-in ballots because Bucks is really red, and you don’t like it, and you can’t win.”

Rochelle Porto also called on the two to resign, adding, “Josef Stalin said many years ago, ‘Elections matter, but who counts the votes matters more.’ You didn’t like the outcome, so you decided it was OK to break the law.”

Christine Figueroa told the commissions that she “wasn’t one of those election deniers in 2020,” but now she has questions about how elections are handled.

 

 

“After seeing what happened this time around, there can be no denying that certain people on the left have honed these cheating skills for a very long time before we woke up to it.”

An online petition to impeach the two Democratic Bucks County Commissioners being circulated by resident  Skip Salvesen had more than 3,000 signatures as of Wednesday.

Bucks County GOP Chair Pat Poprik was blunt: “Something’s wrong with how we’re conducting elections in Bucks County.”

“I stood at that Lower Bucks [early voting] office for eight hours, and to see people voting on a table, with no dividers, no chairs, under an awning, it’s incredible. That’s not our county. Or it shouldn’t be.

“Now it’s become the laughing stock and embarrassment,” Poprik added.

Doug Marshall of Lower Makefield said there is a “silver lining” in this situation. For the 2020 election, there was “always plausible deniability” that it was stolen. “But now, there is really no denying that the Democratic Party believes in power by any means necessary. And that is almost as significant a victory as the results of this election.”

Voting registration activist Scott Presler said they’d “flipped Bucks County from blue to red, and for the first time in modern history, there are more registered Republicans than Democrats here. Number two, voters were disenfranchised in this county.” He thanked RNC chairs Michael Whatley and Lara Trump for suing the county to add three more days to early voting. He then read Ellis-Marseglia’s quote on precedents not mattering.

Presler pointed out that the court had already ruled that misdated and undated ballots could not be counted, and “you knew that going into the meeting.”

He also told the two commissioners, “I have a message: “Peacefully, we are coming for your seat in 2027 if you don’t resign today.”

“Have at it,” Ellis-Marseglia replied.

Shapiro Rallies Bucks County Democratic Faithful on Election Day

Gov. Josh Shapiro visited Bucks County Tuesday morning to rally the Democratic Party troops on Election Day.

About 30 people, mostly party faithful and candidates, packed the conference room in state Sen. Steve Santarsiero’s Newtown office to hear Shapiro speak. Santarsiero is chair of the Bucks County Democratic Committee.

Shapiro urged them to get people to vote because of the importance of the state Supreme Court race, which pits Montgomery County President Judge Carolyn Carluccio, the Republican, against Superior Court Judge Dan McCaffrey, the Democrat.

“What we want in a justice is someone who cares very deeply about the law, who cares deeply about protecting our fundamental freedoms, and Justice Dan McCaffrey is going to do that,” said Shapiro. “And Bucks County can be the difference maker in that election. Take it from me. I’ve seen the difference Bucks County can make. Are we ready to make the difference?”

The group cheered in response.

Shapiro said he was happy to “be here in my second home” with his friend, Santarsiero. He introduced Bucks County Commissioners Bob Harvie and Diane Ellis-Marseglia, who are seeking a second term. They are running against Republican incumbent Gene DiGirolamo, who is also running for a second term, and Controller Pam Van Blunk.

Shapiro called Harvie and Marseglia “the team who not only knows how to win an election but knows how to govern all people of Bucks County, no matter what you look like, where you come from or who you love or who you pray to.”

Harvie thanked all the candidates and staffers who were helping them.

“Keep knocking on those doors, keep making phone calls, keep texting, keep annoying your friends and family,” he said. “We’re honored to be doing the work the governor has talked about to make this county better. We appreciate his help and support.”

Marseglia said she had run for office before but “never had the honor of the governor coming here. That shows how important this is.”

Shapiro then posed for pictures with various candidates.

Pat Poprik, Bucks County Republican chair, wasn’t worried about Shapiro’s visit to her political backyard.

“The voters in Bucks County are much more in tune with what’s happening in their local community and care about their local governments and are not going to be swayed by the visit from a governor or any other elected official.”

“I think they’re worried,” said Charlie Gerow, a Republican consultant and CEO of Quantum Communications, about the Bucks Democrats. “Bringing Shapiro in on Election Day falls squarely in the ‘too little, too late’ category, though.”

Bucks County might be described as purple. While Democrats control the county commissioners board 2-1, the county is represented in Congress by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R).

“Bucks County is the suburban county most likely to flip today,” said Christopher Nicholas, president of Eagle Consulting Group. “The voter registration and performance are basically even-steven.”

Before he left Santarsiero’s office, the DVJournal asked Shapiro about his support for Harvie, given that there is an investigation into corruption in Falls Township and that Harvie had been called before a federal grand jury to testify. Harvie is the former long-time chairman of the Falls Township Board of Supervisors. Previously, Harvie denied that he was the target of a federal investigation.

“I don’t know anything about it,” said Shapiro. However, reports have said the state Attorney General’s Office was also involved in the multi-year investigation. Shapiro served as attorney general before he was elected governor last year.

Bucks County Sheriff, Commissioners Tussle Over Tax Dollars for Deputies

The Bucks County Salary Board voted 3-2 last November to allow Sheriff Fred Harran to hire eight deputies and two clerks.

But Commissioners Chair Bob Harvie and Vice Chair Diane Ellis-Marseglia voted against hiring the new deputies. And the funding for those jobs remained in limbo until a recent inquiry by a reporter, Harran told DVJournal. However, county officials disagreed with his assessment, saying the money for the deputies was approved in December.

At that November Salary Board meeting, Harran described how crime has increased in Bucks County. According to the Pennsylvania Uniform Crime Reporting System, serious crime increased 18.7 percent between 2021 and 2022. That is 50 percent higher than the stateside increase of 12.7 percent.

In the county, robbery increased by 22.7 percent compared to 13.7 percent statewide; burglary in Bucks increased by 32.9 percent but only 5.9 percent in the state; and auto theft increased by 30.6 percent in Bucks and 27.7 percent in the commonwealth.

In Bensalem, there was a 12 percent increase in major crimes, and in Warrington, a 15 percent uptick, he said.

He called Philadelphia “the murder and carjacking capital” that is “at our backdoor.”

“The people breaking into our houses, the people committing retail theft, often have county warrants on them,” he said. But there are not enough deputies to serve the warrants, and there is an 8,000-warrant backlog, with about a third for felonies. And cases can be dismissed if the defendant is not served on time, he said.

“People care about if your family is not safe, your home is not safe, and your possessions are not safe. If your kids aren’t safe. There’s no bigger problem than that.”

The sheriff is also in charge of courthouse security. There were 11 judges, but now there are 15, while staff size has remained the same. And deputies transport defendants from police stations countywide to the county jail, which can take police officers off the streets for prolonged periods waiting for a deputy because of staffing shortages.

Ellis-Marseglia downplayed the need for more deputies and told Harran he needed to find approximately $1 million to pay for any new employees.

“I feel like you just scared everybody in this county, and that wasn’t necessary to do,” she said. “How are you going to pay for it? There have been 8,000 warrants out there since 2008.”

Harran said he was not the sheriff in 2008, and “8,000 warrants (for criminals) out on the street is not acceptable.”

Harvie pushed back on the sheriff’s message. “I didn’t realize Bucks County was a horrible place.” He said they are working with the courts to provide video hearings that will reduce the need for prisoner transport.

County Controller Pam Van Blunk, a Republican running for commissioner, sided with Harran.

“There was a carjacking right down the road on (Route) 611,” said Van Blunk. “One of our row officers had her catalytic converter stolen. This is not what Bucks County should be.”

Republicans Van Blunk, Harran, and Commissioner Gene DiGirolamo voted for the additional deputies and clerks, while Democrats Harvie and Ellis-Marseglia voted no.

“You’re not going to get funded,” said Ellis-Marseglia.

However, the funding was approved in December.

County Chief Operating Officer Margie McKevitt issued this statement: “The commissioners have approved and fully funded every position requested by Sheriff Harran. As has been explained to the Sheriff, once the open positions in his office are filled, additional funds will be transferred to the department if and when necessary. As a technical matter, funding transfers are budget-dependent. For example, no transfer of funds is currently needed because the Sheriff’s Office is under budget at this point due to staffing issues.

“I understand Sheriff Harran is having a difficult time hiring and retaining deputies, as we’ve seen from law enforcement entities all over the country, and this administration is hopeful he will be able to fill these positions.

“From approving $1 million to fund the addition of eight new sheriff’s deputies to putting multiple co-responders on the streets to assist local police departments, these commissioners, in unanimous bipartisan votes, have always supported law enforcement.”

DiGirolamo did not respond to requests for comment.

Both Van Blunk and DiGirolamo have been endorsed by Bucks County Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 53 and are promising to fight crime.

“The Philadelphia crime wave has been seeping into Bucks County,” said Van Blunk. “From what I hear from my constituents, not just residents of Lower Bucks but also Upper Bucks. Everybody’s been touched by the crime wave.”

“Safety and security of our county and its residents will be our top priority if elected,” said Van Blunk. “We have a track record of standing with law enforcement and working to ensure they have the tools they need to protect our communities.”

For example, she said they plan to help school districts place resource officers in every school.

 

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