Former Lower Makefield Police Officer Arrested For Recording His Co Workers
by Alex Lloyd Gross
It is perfectly legal to record people you work with, as long as they know they are being recorded and have given consent. Kenneth Stinson, a Lower Makefield Police Officer turned himself in to face charges of wiretapping and recording audio and video of other police officers, including his supervisors. None of them gave permission to be recorded.
The recordings, all done by cellphone were done over the course of the past two years. This entire incident come to light when Stinson requested to speak with Joseph Kelly, Chief Of the Department. Kelly asked Lt. Brian Omlor to meet with Stinson and that meeting happened on June 18, 2025. During the meeting to discuss what Stinson was complaining about, Stinson said he had proof and showed his Lt. a recording he had made. The video was over nine minutes long, according to court records.
During this interview Stinson said that he routinely records himself walking into the police station as a matter of practice. He never hides his cellphone, always keeps it in his hands. Omlor then forwarded this information to Bucks County Detectives who began an investigation.
On July 17,2025, Stinson was called to meet with detectives at the police station. When Stinson walked into the meeting, he was recording that as well. The detectives had asked for and got an search warrant and immediately seized Stinson’s cellphone at that time.
A forensic examination was conducted and at least 13 officers had been recorded without their permission.. One recording was over 90 minutes between Stinson and a supervisor .. Stinson , of Levittown was charged with felony wiretapping and related offenses. He is no longer an active police officer. This news outlet requested to know his exact status and that was not available at press time.