After 25 years of dedicated service to the Newtown Township Police Department, Jean Tanner retired
on May 31, 2023.
Hired on March 17, 1998, as the Police Business Manager, Jean Tanner quickly became the heartbeat of
our department. She managed the daily administrative duties like a well-oiled machine, led our civilian
support staff, and was integral in many facets of the police department. As the department grew and the
job evolved, so did Jean. In 2008, Chief Pasqualini changed her title to Executive Assistant to the Chief
of Police.
Throughout her time with us, Jean served four Police Chiefs: Chief Martin Duffy, Chief Henry
Pasqualini, Interim-Chief Jason Harris, and Chief John Hearn. Jean was authorized to make decisions on
critical matters for all of the chiefs, and her knowledge of the township helped enormously. Having
grown up in Newtown, Jean was well established as a former Newtown Township Board Supervisor and
was very in tune with the community’s needs. With this wealth of knowledge, she aided each Chief in
better serving the community. At our community events, there was always someone who had a
connection with Jean, whether it be a neighbor, a lifelong friend, or even a relative. We are fortunate that
she became such an integral part of our family as well. Her connection to Newtown and its history was a
tremendous benefit to the department and the community we serve.
On May 30 th , Newtown Township Police Department celebrated Jean’s retirement with her family,
members of the community, elected officials, officers from surrounding agencies, and past and current
township employees. Jean was presented with a 25-years-of-service plaque and an Eagle Award
honoring her retirement by Chief John Hearn, a joint Senate Citation and flag of the Commonwealth by
Senator Santarsiero’s and Senator Farry’s Offices, and a beautiful portrait presented by the Police
Business Association (PBA). Pennsylvania State Representative Kristin Marcell’s Office also presented
Jean with a citation and flag in recognition of her retirement.
We congratulate Jean on a job well done and a retirement well deserved! We appreciate the legacy of
her work. Words cannot express how greatly she will be missed, but we are glad she will be able to
spend more time with her husband, Bill, and with her children and grandchildren.
