Newtown Township, PA - On May 13, 2026, at the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors meeting, Detective Corporal Joseph Camp was promoted and sworn in by District Judge Petrucci as a Police Sergeant.

What is a Police Sergeant?
A Police Sergeant is one of the most critical positions within a police department. It is a crucial bridge between patrol officers and the Command Staff to accomplish the Department's Mission. They are responsible for leading shift operations, investigations, teaching and mentoring newer officers, reviewing reports, and managing critical incidents, all while ensuring officer safety and accountability, and building community trust. A great police sergeant leads by example, makes tough calls, stays calm under pressure, and supports their team with clear communication and respect while holding their assigned personnel accountable.

Detective Corporal Joseph Camp is a 15-year police veteran, and has served 13 years in Newtown and 2 years prior service with the Temple University Police Department. Camp is currently assigned as the supervisor and investigator within our detective division, having extensive experience in patrol and investigations, including forensic, cyber, and criminal investigations. Cpl. Camp attended Northwestern University School of Police Staff & Command, the Mid-Atlantic FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development course in Princeton, and has attended the first of three FBI Command trilogy courses. Camp frequents the United States Secret Service (USSS) National Computer Forensics Institute in Hoover, Alabama (considered the “graduate school” for digital crimefighters), continuously learning to stay ahead of 21st-century threats. 

Please join us in congratulating him on his achievements.

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