Kenneth Shank

Experienced, dedicated, reliable, and loyal Police Officer with a commitment to increasing safety, saving lives, and lowering crime rates. Over thirty-six years of experience with serving citizens, responding to crime scenes and accidents, and conducting routine monitoring. Adept in crisis intervention techniques and high risk situation protocols. Bringing forth a proven track record of excelling at keeping citizens safe, with a strong and unrelenting work ethic. Possesses excellent communication, interrogation, and interpersonal skills.

• Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) - The CIT training course requires an extensive 40-hour curriculum taught over five consecutive days. The course emphasizes understanding or mental illness and incorporates the development of communication skills, practical experience and role-playing.
• FEMA ICS-100/200/700/800 - The Incident Command System (ICS) is a standardized, on-scene , all-risk incident management concept. ICS allows its users to adopt and integrated organizational structure to match the complexities and demands of single or multiple incidents without being hindered by jurisdictional boundaries. ICS has considerable internal flexibility.
• Field Training Officer - The purpose of the Field Training Officer (FTO) is to train new officers so that each is prepared to function as a solo officer at the conclusion of their training cycle.
• More complete training courses available upon request.

• Treasurer - Palmyra High School Boys Soccer Boosters (2022 - Present)

Treasurer for the Palmyra High School Boys Soccer Boosters.  Oversees all financial transactions and fundraising efforts going in or out of the Booster Club accounts.  Primary duties include budget planning, financial reporting, record-keeping, and manage incoming and outgoing funds.

• Civil Service Commission - Palmyra Borough (2019 - Present)

Attends meeting and regulate the employment and working conditions of Police Officers with the Palmyra Borough Police Department.  Oversees hiring and promotions, and promote the values of the public service.

• Treasurer - Derry Township Police Association (2009 - Present)

Treasurer for the Derry Township Police Association.  Oversees all financial transactions and fundraising efforts going in or out of the Derry Township Police Association accounts.  Primary duties include budget planning, financial reporting, record-keeping, and managing incoming and outgoing funds.