Henry “Hank” Peter Jansen, a former Radnor Township Police superintendent who modernized the township’s law enforcement office, died Sept. 19, writes  Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer.

The 90-year-old Wayne resident retired in 1996 after 42 years with the department, starting as a patrol officer in 1954.

The superintendent oversaw 50 commanders, patrol officers and detectives.

“He was a good man. He was such a gentle soul. He was patient with everything,” said Lori Denicola, a secretary and administrator with the department.

Jansen was even-keeled and trusted his people and their expertise, say those who worked with him.

Jansen established a management team to modernize the department, upgrading police reports from typewritten to computers, creating  a cutting edge record management system.

A supporter of community policing, he had officers start school presentations and founded the Radnor Township Police Athletic League program.

He also helped bring a 911 call-and-dispatch system to Radnor.

He served as president of the Wayne Rotary Club, was president of the Pennsylvania Police Officers Association and a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police.

He served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War.

Read more about Henry Peter Jansen here.

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