One Officer Promoted, Another Hired in Hellertown

One part-time Hellertown police officer was promoted to full-time and another was hired as a part-timer at borough council’s meeting Monday night.

Ofc. Christopher Pfancook was appointed to fill a full-time position, and Jacob Fouts was sworn in as a part-time officer at the start of the meeting.

Hellertown mayor Richard Fluck administered an oath to both men during a swearing in ceremony, which was attended by family members and other Hellertown officers who filled the meeting room.