Lieutenant McGinty has been a member of the Bensalem Township Police Department since 2004. Lieutenant McGinty is currently the Support Services Division Commander. Lieutenant McGinty’s Command responsibilities include the oversight of Internal Affairs, Liability/Records, Payroll, Police Budget, Honor Guard Unit, Officer Wellness/Chaplaincy Program, and Clerical Staff.
Lieutenant McGinty has served as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Field Training Supervisor, K-9 Handler, K-9 Unit Supervisor and Trainer, Honor Guard Officer and Supervisor, Patrol Corporal and Patrol Sergeant, and Criminal Investigations Sergeant. Lieutenant McGinty is a graduate of Valley Forge Military College and is a United States Marine Corps Veteran. He received his Bachelors and Masters of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Saint Joseph’s University. Lieutenant McGinty is also a graduate of the Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command class #426 ,where he received the Franklin M. Kreml Leadership Award. Lieutenant McGinty is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy Session #295.
Lieutenant McGinty is a long-time resident of Bensalem and enjoys spending his time off with his wife, two sons and daughter.
