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2024 Best Hope for the Police Force

Commissioner Kevin Bethel

Knock on wood, but it appears that the appointment of this decorated veteran officer has been astute thus far. The department’s recent dealings with the Penn encampment could have gone really badly, as they did at other universities­ across the country. Bethel’s patience was unique and, for once, kept the department out of the headlines instead of creating them. Progress? Fingers crossed. Read More »