At last night’s Manheim Township Commissioner’s meeting, the police department held a historical promotions ceremony. For the first time in its history, the police department now has the rank of Corporal. This is a Civil Service sworn position that is being awarded to eight police officers. Applicants had to pass a written test, followed by an oral interview held by the PA Chief’s Association. The top eight officers were promoted to the new rank.

A Sergeant leads each of the four patrol shifts and will now be assisted by two Corporals.

Lt. Melhorn introduced each Corporal before they were sworn in and had their badge pinned.

Michael Tropp: was hired in 2015, served in the USMC, and has an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from HACC. He serves on Lancaster County SERT as a hostage negotiator, serves as a Field Training Officer (FTO), and serves as a Project Lifesaver tech.

Marc Wiczkowski: was hired in 2021; he has a BS in Behavioral Sciences from Duquesne University. He serves the department as the leader of the recruitment team and is an active participant on department social media.

Ryan Snyder: was hired in 2017, served in the US Army, and has achieved the rank of Major; he has a BS in Political Science from the University of Scranton and an MS in Public Administration from Penn State. Serves as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE), and SFST instructor and is a 5-time recipient of the Top Gun award by the PA/Lancaster County DUI Council.

Joel Ayers: was hired in 2011 and served in the USMC; he has a BA in Social Work/Bible Studies from Lancaster Bible College. He serves on Lancaster County SERT as an operator. He serves on the Department Honor Guard and is our lead firearms instructor               

Cody Lewis: was hired in 2007; he has a BS in Criminal Justice from York College of PA, serves on Lancaster County SERT as an operator, and serves the department as a firearms instructor, defensive tactics instructor, and senior Field Training Officer (FTO)

Kyle Carner: was hired in 2014; he serves the department as a Bike Officer and a Field Training Officer (FTO)

Joshua Gay: was hired in 2016, served in the US ARMY, and has a BA in Criminal Justice Administration from Columbia College. He serves the department as a certified MCSAP (Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program) inspector, a Field Training Officer (FTO), and a Project Lifesaver tech.

Daniel Swigart: was hired in 2010 and has a BS in Congregational & Youth Ministry with a minor in Psychology from Eastern Mennonite University. He serves on the County Crash Team and serves the department as a crash reconstructionist, Field Training Officer (FTO), and drone pilot.

MEDIA POST CONTACT: Sergeant Barry E. Waltz, Jr., Cell: 717-371-5212, Office: 717-569-6401 Ext: 1505, waltzb@manheimtownshippolice.org