After Borough Council's meeting Thursday, Police Chief Jack Mentzer and invited guests, including former police chiefs and mayors, and other invited guests, gathered for a brief ceremony during which the chief unveiled the patch.
Mentzer said the idea for the patch originated with an officer in the department after he took over as police chief about five years ago. When it dawned on him that he might be in charge of the department during its centennial, he agreed to designing a new patch.
Mentzer worked with the local design firm Rice & Rice to develop and design the patch.
In remarks, Mentzer said, "In my 30 years with Elizabethtown Borough and the police department I have had the privilege of working with dozens of people. Many of them are in this room tonight. ... You have laid the foundation of excellence and service that continues within the department today.
Mentzer with Mayor Chuck Mummert |
Former Mayor Ken Reighard, circa 1970s |
Mike Rice, left, of Rice & Rice designed the patch. |
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