NORRISTOWN — The Municipality of Norristown officially has a new leader in law enforcement as Chief Mike Trail was sworn in Wednesday.

It was standing room only inside Municipal Hall’s council chambers as area residents, police officers and loved ones watched the former Lansdale chief take his next step in Norristown.

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Trail’s wife, Grace, held the Bible as Magisterial District Judge Edward Levine administered the oath of office during Wednesday evening’s council meeting.

“I understand there are challenges here in this community. I’m here to roll up my sleeves and go to work,” Trail said.

Levine was joined by Magisterial District Judge Hakim Jones, a former Norristown councilman. Levine presides over court matter

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