From left to right, Tom Lynch, James Kelly and Michael Reynolds.
Upper Moreland Township just got a little safer.
The Upper Moreland Police Department recently announced that it has hired three new cadets and welcomed the new additions to the department.
“The Upper Moreland Police Department is proud to introduce three new members to our ranks,” UMPD said in a statement.
Tom Lynch, James Kelly and Michael Reynolds started as cadets in the Montgomery County Municipal Police Academy on Jan. 2, 2025.
“Over the next six months, they will work to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to protect and serve the Upper Moreland community,” UMPD added.
Following their graduation in June, each officer will go through an additional five months of field training with UMPD officers.
Tom Lynch
Lynch will be a third-generation police officer. He earned his bachelor and juris doctorate degrees from Temple University. Tom is married to his wife Kim and has three daughters: Emily, Julia and Natalie. His hobbies include playing boardgames, running and playing disc golf.
James Kelly
Kelly recently completed the Bachelors program at Del Val University, where he also played on the baseball team. He is currently working on his Masters Degree. Kelly graduated from the Cape May County Police Academy in 2023 and served as a Class 2 Officer for Sea Isle City Police Department.
Mike Reynolds
Reynolds graduated from Roman Catholic High School in 2015 and went on to obtain a Criminal Justice Degree from Temple University. After graduating from Temple, Reynolds went on to enlist with the United States Coast Guard. During his time on active duty, he spent two years conducting search and rescue operations in Destin, Fla., and went on to become an intelligence analyst at USCG Sector Delaware Bay in South Philadelphia, where he still serves as a member of their Reserve component. Reynolds was largely inspired to pursue a career in law enforcement by his father, who has been a Montgomery County Detective since 2004 after honorably serving in the Philadelphia Police Department and Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Detective division.
