Captain Carl Scalzo Named New Easton Chief
Scalzo, a second-generation Easton police officer, will take over for Chief Larry Palmer.
Calling it "my proudest moment," Capt. Carl Scalzo took the reins of the Easton police department Wednesday. Scalzo -- who has essentially been the department's second-in-command since last summer -- takes over for Chief Larry Palmer, who was hired Tuesday to run Palmer Township's police force. "This is a bittersweet day," Mayor Sal Panto said Wednesday at a City Hall news conference to announce Scalzo's appointment. City Council is expected to vote on the appointment March 14. Scalzo, 41, is a second generation Easton cop. His father, Carl Sr., served as a captain in the 1970s. Scalzo the son told reporters Wednesday that he was "truly humbled" by the city's decision to name him chief. "I will do everything to make sure the decision to …
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Chauncey Howell
7:26 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012
Good luck and congratulations to Chief Scalzo. Does Chief Scalzo know what his name means in Italian? "Discalced---without sandals or stockings---barefoot.", which is a relief because we don't want a barefoot hippie as our chief. It's an ancient, noble name! Auguri! Saluti! Chief Scalzo... more ›