On March 24, 2025, Borough Council recognized Officer Christopher Swoyer who retired from the Hatboro Police Department after over 29 years of service. Officer Swoyer received a proclamation from Mayor Schultz, a citation from State Representative Guenst/the House of Representatives (presented by Constituent Services/Communications Advisor Laura Lasher), and a plaque recognizing his years of service from Mayor Schultz/Borough Council.
Officer Swoyer has faithfully served the Hatboro Community for twenty-nine years as a Patrol Officer and was an integral member of the Department. His strong leadership, selflessness, and professionalism are truly unmatched – all of which earned the utmost respect of fellow officers, co-workers, and residents alike.
Officer Swoyer’s career with the Hatboro Police Department is highly decorated, with innumerable awards and commendations received including:
– Departmental Commendation for a Burglary Investigation – Issued January 5, 2005
– Departmental Commendation for a Robbery Investigation – Issued January 12, 2012
– Departmental Commendation for an Armed Subject Call – Issued November 27, 2017
– Departmental Merit Award for Receiving Three Career Commendations – Issued November 27, 2017
– Six Time Congressional Recognition and Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award Recipient – (Issued 1999, 2000, 2006, 2009, 2010, and 2011)
– Officer of the Year Recipient – Issued 2006
In addition to these formal awards, Officer Swoyer has been highly recognized by Hatboro Residents for being extremely well-mannered, calm, and caring even in emergency, often stressful situations. To Officer Swoyer, being a Police Officer was so much more than protecting and serving our community. It was fostering strong, personable relationships with residents, building trust, earning respect, and teaching accountability. Staying true to these values, Officer Swoyer emphasized building a rapport with Hatboro’s youth and served as a Field Training Officer for the Department to ensure the next generation of Officers cherish our community as much as he did.
Throughout his career, Officer Swoyer served as a member of the Montgomery County Drug Task Force and the Montgomery County Major Incident Response Team serving residents throughout the County and surrounding region.
Officer Swoyer is an absolute asset to the Hatboro Police Department and Borough of Hatboro as a whole. He will be extremely missed by his colleagues and the citizens of Hatboro. Although his time as a Police Officer has come to an end, the legacy he leaves behind will continue to positively impact residents for years to come.
We wish Officer Swoyer the best in his well deserved retirement!