Joseph T. Hackett (born 1959) is an American politician from Pennsylvania who served as a
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member of the
161st District from 2011 to 2015. In the
2010 Pennsylvania House of Representatives election
The 2010 elections for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives were held on November 2, 2010, with all districts being contested. Necessary primary elections were held on May 18, 2010. The term of office for those elected in 2010 will run fro ...
, Hackett won 53.5% of the vote.
Early life and education
Hackett was born in
Ridley Township, Pennsylvania
Ridley Township is a township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. The population was 30,768 at the 2010 census. Ridley Township contains the census designated places of Folsom and Woodlyn along with the unincorporated communities of Crum Lynne a ...
and graduated from
Cardinal O'Hara High School
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. He graduated from the Municipal Police Academy and
Delaware County Community College
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is a public community college with campuses and facilities throughout Delaware and
Chester Counties in Pennsylvania. DCCC was founded in 1967 and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher ...
. He served as an officer in the Ridley Township Police Department and as a detective in the Criminal Investigative Division.
Career
Hackett was elected to the
Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 161
Pennsylvania House of Representatives District 161 includes part of Delaware County. It is currently represented by Democrat Leanne Krueger.
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The district includes the following areas:
Delaware County:
* Aston Township
* Br ...
in 2010 and reelected in 2012 and 2014.
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Hackett has been primarily focused on supporting several key issues, including jobs and the economy, welfare reform, crime and public safety, and transparency and accountability in government.
On April 2, 2015, Rep. Hackett announced his resignation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, effective April 30, 2015. In a press release, he cited that ″in light of recent episodes and situations that have placed a strain on the relationship between police and citizens of this nation, I've realized my true passion is in law enforcement.″
Hackett works as sergeant, Criminal Investigative Unit for the Delaware County District Attorney's office.][
Hackett co-founded and served as the first president of the Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial Foundation, honoring those law enforcement personnel who died while performing their duties. He was recognized for his community service by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Knights of Columbus, and was named the Delaware County Police Emerald Society's Man of the Year and the Delaware County Law Enforcement Man of the Year. Hackett has also served as the president and secretary of the Ridley Township Police Association, vice president of the Swarthmorewood Athletic Association, and an executive board member and Lodge Delegate for Delaware County ]FOP
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Personal life
Hackett is married with two children.
References
External links
State Representative Joe Hackett
official caucus website
Joe Hackett (R)
official PA House website
Joe Hackett for State Representative
official campaign website
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1959 births
21st-century American politicians
American municipal police officers
Living people
Republican Party members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
People from Ridley Township, Pennsylvania