Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo, Director William McVey, and Fire Chief Mark Antozzeski presented lifesaving and outstanding service awards at the Bensalem Township Council Meeting last evening.

Lifeguards Justin Brown and Maxim Radziuk were recognized for their efforts to pull a 4-year-old drowning victim from a pool and perform CPR.  Their quick response saved the life of the 4-year-old, and therefore, they were awarded the Bensalem Township Police Department Civilian Life Saving Award.

Police Officer Patrick Treadwell, Assistant Fire Chief Steven Enigson, and Firefighter Elijah Williams received the Bensalem Township Department of Public Safety Citation for Professional Achievement in the Superior Performance of their Duties.  On March 16, 2023, Bensalem police, fire, and EMS responded to Kings Lane for the report of a house fire.  Their diligent efforts in finding and rescuing the occupant of the fully engulfed home are a testament to their courage and dedication to Bensalem Township.

In October 2024, Officer Daniel Orth stopped a Mazda for multiple vehicle code violations. The occupant refused to put the windows down so the officer could see inside the heavily tinted vehicle. The occupant also attempted to lure Officer Orth to the driver's side window. Once backup officers arrived, Officer Orth observed an AK-style handgun on the front passenger seat.  Officer Orth successfully de-escalated the encounter, and police could take the subject into custody without harming the driver or officers on the scene.  Officer Orth was recognized with the Bensalem Township Police Department Outstanding Service Award.

The Bensalem Township Department of Public Safety, Mayor DiGirolamo, and Bensalem Township Council would like to congratulate these award recipients for their dedication to the residents of Bensalem Township.