Coatesville police, positive news can share headline

Needed reforms, change are coming to the beleaguered department By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times When it comes to the Coatesville Police Department, criticism and second-guessing have reigned supreme.  However, citizens would be well-advised to take a step back and focus on some positives. Yes, amid prolific litigation, leadership changes, union dissension, sex scandals, and criminal...

Speeches on transparency can’t mask fiscal woes

Council members continue to pledge reform while police, financial crises roil By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times “The 2012 Police Department budget cuts have been bungled, or worse, thus placing police officers and citizens at increased risk and causing Coatesville’s police officers to declare their lack of confidence in City Council to keep Coatesville safe.” That’s a quote...