There’s a new sheriff in town. Or soon, there will be. Soon is – perhaps – none-too-soon for Bucks County’s victims of domestic violence.
Since January 1, 2025, in Bucks County, two domestic violence victims have been killed. Both women were shot to death. Earlier this month, their names were read aloud during a vigil held to memorialize those who die by gun violence.
The way Pennsylvania law enforcement is structured, the first line of defense when protecting persons who are unsafe with their domestic partners lies with the sheriff and his deputies. According to Sheriff-elect Danny Ceisler, when a person swears out a protection from abuse order, it’s the sheriff’s office that kicks into action…