The Brown and White

Longtime North Catasauqua Police Chief Kim Moyer passed away on July 13. Moyer served a total of 45 years in the department, 40 of those years as chief. Along with his role as chief, Moyer was also the director for North Catasauqua Borough’s Public Works Department for many years. He had many roles throughout his many years of service, and had many major contributions to the police department as well as the community of North Catty.

As an officer early in his career, the police department was very small with less than five employees; and they shared their workspace with the fire department. By the time that Moyer passed away, the number of people working increased by over half, and the police department now has their own section of the new borough building.

Bill Molchany, mayor of North Catasauqua, believes that Moyer touched many individuals in the community of Catasauqua. His door was always open to both friends and colleagues alike, giving advice and making sure everyone was on the right track. Molchany described him as a father-figure for the entire staff.

“He taught and modeled honesty and integrity as he compelled his officers to always be truthful and do the right thing, just as any parent would tell their kids,” said Molchany.

Chris Wolfer, acting Chief of the North Catasauqua Police Department, described Moyer as more than just a boss.

“If you were having hard times, whether it be in your personal life or elsewhere, you could walk into his office, close the door behind you and talk,” said Wolfer.

Wolfer is the acting Chief of the North Catasauqua Police Department, but interviews for a full-time position are currently being held. According to Wolfer, Chief Moyer’s impact on those around him will continue.

“Chief Moyer will always be missed by myself and every officer that works in North Catasauqua,” said Molchany. “There is not a day that goes by that we don’t mention his name and say ‘What would Chief Moyer do?’  We will always work to keep his legacy going, and we are moving the department in the direction that we believe he would agree with.”