Bucks County District Attorney Joe Khan announced a comprehensive restructuring of the Bucks County Detectives, designed to modernize operations, streamline workflows, and pursue formal law enforcement accreditation. 

Members of the Detective Division were officially sworn in to new leadership roles during a ceremony today at the Bucks County Justice Center attended by law enforcement officials from across Bucks County as well as members of the public.  The oaths of office were administered by Common Pleas Court Judge Matt Weintraub (who served as Bucks County District Attorney prior to joining the bench) to the following leaders: 

• Jack Slattery (Chief of Detectives) 

• Bob Gorman (Deputy Chief of Detectives) 

• Tim Campbell (Detective Lieutenant) 

• Dante Montella (Detective Lieutenant) 

• Phil Kulan (Detective Lieutenant) 

Leading the pledge of allegiance was Lt. Tim Perkins, who was sworn in as Detective Lieutenant last year. 

Before leading them in the oath, Judge Weintraub shared some words about the detective’s leadership team. About Slattery, he said “he always put the mission of the Bucks County District Attorney's Office first, and for that, the detectives and the county at large, including all of us, are in great hands under his past, current, and future leadership. Of that, I have no doubt.” 

Under the leadership of Chief of County Detectives Jack Slattery, the Detective Division is transitioning to a system where specialized squads will be led by a supervisor with specific subject-matter oversight.  The new structure will clarify chain of command while sharpening focus, maximizing efficiency, and optimizing collaboration with other members of the Office. 

District Attorney Joe Khan emphasized that this reorganization marks a pivotal step forward for the county's premier investigative unit.  

“When I took office, our detective division was at a crossroads, presenting both a challenge and an unmatched opportunity to plan for the future,” District Attorney Khan said. “This new structure makes our incredible detective division more dynamic, more proactive, and more responsive to the needs of the community. We are implementing a modern model to ensure we remain one of the best law enforcement agencies in the country, today and for years to come.” 

After taking the oath of office, Chief Slattery highlighted the strengths and leadership skills of the new leadership team. He also thanked the families and friends who supported them along the way. 

“I am very grateful and have much gratitude for being a part of such a great team,” Slattery said. “We all work together to get the job done; the job being protecting the citizens of Bucks County. I couldn't do it alone. My team couldn't do it alone, and I venture to say that most departments would understand that you can't do this job alone. We need each other. We need to be able to rely on one another.” 

Under the new organization, Lt. Dante Montella will head Squad 1 (Narcotics, Firearms, and Human Trafficking), bringing experience from a 24-year career with the Warwick Township Police Department before joining the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office in 2019.  

Lt. Tim Perkins, who joined the Office in 2011 after serving with the Bristol Township Police Department, will lead Squad 2 (Special Victims, Missing Persons, and Homicides).  

Lt. Tim Campbell, an 8-year veteran of the Office who began his law enforcement career in 2007 with the Warwick Township Police Department, will command Squad 3 (Economic Crimes). 

Lt. Phil Kulan, who joined the Office in 2020 after serving with the Tullytown Borough Police Department since 2007, will lead Squad 5 (Special Investigations). 

Deputy Chief Bob Gorman, who has served in the Office for nearly 30 years, will oversee all four lieutenants while directly supervising Squad 4, which handles critical operational functions like evidence and ballistics. Deputy Chief Gorman will serve in this new post until his retirement in January to support Chief Slattery and the new leadership team while spearheading the division's state accreditation process. 

Middletown Police Chief Joe Bartorilla, the President of the Police Chiefs' Association of Bucks County, delivered the opening prayer.  

“We thank you for their commitment and sacrifice, and for being men of honor, faithful to their calling, to serve and protect our great county,” Chief Bartorilla said in his remarks. “Grant them the wisdom, to lead with integrity, courage to stand for what is right, and the discernment to seek justice with compassion. As they assume, these higher ranks strengthen their resolve, sharpen their minds, and deepen even further their commitment to the people of Bucks County.” 

Media Contact: Manuel Gamiz Jr., 215.348.6298, mgamiz@buckscounty.org