Community groups plan to demand Scott McElree’s resignation during public comment as chief remains on leave following student protest confrontation
Tensions remain high in Quakertown ahead of Wednesday night’s borough council meeting, where community activists are again expected to demand the resignation or firing of Scott McElree following a confrontation between police and students during a Feb. 20 walkout tied to federal immigration enforcement protests.
McElree has been placed on leave and is currently out on workers’ compensation following the incident, according to recent reporting confirmed by the borough solicitor. Videos circulating online appear to show a confrontation between the chief and students near downtown during the off-campus protest by students from Quakertown Community High School…