Following an executive session after the February general meeting, Slatington Borough Council voted to hire Greg Winokur as the new chief of police. His official start date has not yet been set.

Whitaker comes from the Bensalem Police Department where he served as an administrative sergeant.

He will begin at $95,000 per year plus benefits.

His employment is contingent upon passing physical, psychological, vision, and background checks as well as meeting the requirements of Act 120.

Whitaker replaces Chief Dennis Long, who resigned in November 2022, for personal reasons.