Deputy Director David Richardson died at home surrounded by his family after a battle with pancreatic cancer over the last year. Richardson was a police officer in Bensalem Township for the past 24 years. He started as a patrol officer and was a member of the K9 unit for 13 years with his two K9 partners, Czar and Prince. He was promoted to sergeant and was the supervisor for the K9 unit, Patrol Division and the Criminal Investigations Division before being promoted to the position of lieutenant. As a lieutenant, he was the commander of the Criminal Investigations Division and the K9 unit. On Jan. 21, 2022, he obtained a career long goal of becoming the Deputy Director of Public Safety. Richardson received a Bachelor’s Degree from Lock Haven University, a Master’s Degree from Oklahoma University and graduated from Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command. He leaves behind his wife Johanna of 23 years, and two daughters Bailey and Ella Richardson. Memorials in Dave’s memory can be made to Johanna Richardson c/o Tomlinson Funeral Home. P.C.. 2207 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA 19020 for a future memorial fund for Dave’s wife and children. www.tomlinsonfh.com
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