Quakertown Police Cleared of Wrongdoing During Clash with Student Protesters

Panel clears Quakertown police chief of wrongdoing in confrontation with teenage protesters

Scott McElree was struck multiple times by students during the scuffle and sustained serious injuries, including fractured ribs and a collapsed lung, the report said.

Report: Quakertown Police acted within scope of department policy in response to anti-ICE protesters

The report done by the Police Chiefs Association of Bucks County looked into a Feb. 20 clash between police and student protesters.

Bucks County Chiefs Association releases findings on Quakertown protest

A new independent report says police actions during an anti-ICE rally in Quakertown earlier this year were consistent with established training.

Quakertown cops acted appropriately in clash, Bucks County chiefs say

Four Bucks County police chiefs have concluded that Quakertown police acted appropriately in Quakertown protest incident. DA's review still pending.

Quakertown Police cleared of wrongdoing during clash with student protesters

Quakertown Police came under fire after a violent clash with high school protesters in February. An after-action report found that officers acted with "restraint" even though "a higher level of force was justified."

Quakertown solicitor releases 4 recommendations after anti-ICE protest incident

The Quakertown Solicitor released a report on Thursday that said police actions in which students were arrested during an anti-ICE protest in Feb. 2026 were “consistent with established training.” However, the report also provided four recommendations for future situations. The report was requested by the Police Chiefs Association of Bucks County after Quakertown community members raised concerns about the actions of the borough’s police chief, …