The police reports reveal that Councilwoman Nicole M. Shay was involved in an incident at a bar and then-Council President George Bollendorf was in a motor vehicle accident. These incidents were not publicly disclosed. The mayor, who also serves as chairman of the Hatboro Democratic Committee, defended the two council members, stating that their roles are to help elect local and state officials. Under Pennsylvania's Ethics Act, public officials must maintain public trust and avoid conflicts of interest.