On June 10, 2025, during the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting, Sergeant Jones, Detective Schirmer, and Officer Williamson were formally recognized for 25 years of dedicated and distinguished service to the community. In honor of this milestone, each officer was presented with a ceremonial police baton—a symbol of their commitment, integrity, and enduring legacy within the department. These batons serve not only as a tribute to their individual careers, but also as a reminder of the lasting impact they’ve had on the agency and the public they’ve sworn to protect.

Sergeant Michael Jones

Began Law Enforcement Career in January 1991 with the Langhorne Borough Police Department

Hired part-time by Upper Southampton in 1993 and went full time in 1996. As of this date 34 years in policing.

Promoted to Sergeant in 2002.

Numerous meritorious and commendation awards and letters.

Detective James Schirmer

Began Law Enforcement career at USPD in 1996 as a Part-time Police Officer. He was hired full-time in 2000.

Patrol & Power Shift OIC until promoted to Detective

Promoted to Detective in 2010

Attained his Bachelor’s Degree Criminal Justice from Strayer University in 2017.

Earned personal accreditation through PA Chiefs   

Currently assigned as a TFO with Homeland Security

Awarded the Medal of Valor in 2000 for rescuing citizen trapped in a fire

Numerous other meritorious commendations and letters.

Officer Fred Williamson

Began Law Enforcement career part-time in 1993-1997 with the New Hope Borough Police Department

In 1995 he was hired part-time with USPD.

In 1997 he was hired full-time with USPD.

Was a member of the South Central Emergency Response Team from 2003-2022

CBSRT Sniper 2008-2022

Sniper Team Leader 2020-2022

OIC 2005-2024

Firearms Instructor including less lethal and Taser

Bravery Award after rescuing a citizen from a burning building.

Numerous other meritorious awards, commendations and letters.

     This milestone isn’t just a measure of time — it reflects the values you’ve upheld, the lives you’ve touched, and the example you’ve set for future officers.