With reverence for past, police chief looks to future
Coatesville’s new leader eager to make positive changes
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
Coatesville Police Chief Jack Laufer says he is enjoying his new digs and his new position.
He’s slashed two hours a day from his commuting time, found a worthy cause for his wood-working skills, and enjoyed a warm reception from the hundreds of people he’s met in the past month. ...
Lawsuit: Police sustained abusive, sexist environment
Coatesville officer alleges discrimination, invasion of privacy
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
A lawsuit filed by Coatesville Police Officer Amy W. Nicholl accuses the city of allegedly maintaining a hostile work environment that discriminated against women.
A sex-discrimination lawsuit filed by a female officer continues a spate of police litigation in Coatesville.
Filed Oct....
Coatesville vows transparent process to select police chief
Media invited to observe as well-credentialed search committee begins to narrow field
By Kathleen Brady Shea, Managing Editor, The Times
The City of Coatesville, in need of new police leadership, wants to avoid the criticism generated during the selection of some past chiefs, a process sometimes shrouded in special interests.
For that reason, representatives of the media have been invited to observe...
