Marple Newtown Patch wants you to get to know your first responders. They do dangerous work and Patch would like to recognize them. Meet first responder Nick Coffin who is an officer with the Marple Township Police Department.
Name: Nick Coffin
Age: 24
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Hometown: Prospect Park
Rank/Title: Officer/Patrolman
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How long have you been with the Marple Police Department?
October 10th will be my one year here.
What do you like about your job?
I hate sitting at a desk. It helps keep me out and about from behind a desk. I love my job.
What do you dislike about your job?
Nothing.
What inspired you to become a police officer?
A lot of my family has been enforcement. My dad is an officer in Prospect Park and my uncle is an officer in Springfield.
What do you like about the Marple Newtown area?
The community really respects the officers. I think the people are a lot more friendlier, respectable and helpful towards police in general.
What do you want the general public to know about the Marple Police Department?
We’re always available to help whenever needed.
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