LSTPD New officer 1 — Jerel M. Foster is sworn in as a Lower Saucon Township Police Officer by Northampton County District Judge Alan Mege at the May 21 township council meeting. (Credit: Lower Saucon Township Police Department/Facebook)

The Lower Saucon Township Police Department’s ranks have increased following the swearing in of a new officer at last week’s council meeting.

Jerel M. Foster was administered the police oath by Northampton County District Judge Alan Mege during the meeting.

Foster is a 2011 Dieruff High School graduate who earned a criminal justice associate’s degree from Lehigh Carbon Community College in 2015 and graduated from the Allentown Police Academy in 2023, according to a LSTPD Facebook post.

He previously worked for the Lehigh University Police Department, township police said.

“Ofc. Foster will begin his extensive field training on May 28,” the department’s post said. “We wish him the best of luck on a long, safe, and successful career serving our community. Please join us in welcoming Officer Foster to the Lower Saucon Township Police Department!”

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