A distinguished profession in legislation enforcement earns Excellent Alumni nod: Scott C. Worth
Scott C. Worth is a lifelong resident of Schuylkill County who pursued an instructional profession in STEM (science, expertise, engineering and arithmetic) earlier than pivoting to a longstanding skilled profession with the Pennsylvania State Police.
Worth started gathering educational accolades whereas a scholar at North Schuylkill Faculty District. He was a member of the Nationwide Honor Society and recipient of the Bausch and Lomb Award for excellence in scientific endeavors. His introduction to varsity coursework started throughout his senior yr of highschool when he enrolled in a Saturday morning “Engineering 5” class at Penn State Schuylkill, taught by Professor Arthur Marsicano. As a result of this changed into a optimistic expertise, Penn State Schuylkill appeared the logical alternative to start his collegiate profession.
At Schuylkill, Worth excelled, incomes the President’s Freshman Award for attaining a 4.0 GPA for 2 of his first three trimesters, in addition to showing every trimester on the dean’s listing. After his sophomore yr, Worth continued his coursework at College Park, receiving an invite to membership within the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society, and incomes an undergraduate diploma in chemistry in 1985.
Nevertheless, upon commencement, Worth was nonetheless unsettled about his profession. Alongside along with his aptitude for the pure sciences, Worth had developed a eager curiosity in legislation enforcement, so he utilized for admission to the Pennsylvania State Police and entered the academy in 1988.
Worth progressed by means of the division ranks, serving in numerous capacities, together with patrol, legal investigations, forensic companies, equitation, and negotiator for the Particular Emergency Response Staff. Though at instances his jurisdiction included Wayne and Luzerne counties, he mentioned that working in Schuylkill County “stays particularly gratifying in that I used to be capable of have a direct, tangible impression on the group that I thought of dwelling for many of my life.”
Whereas overseeing the Pennsylvania Instantaneous Examine System, a background test protocol for firearms buy, Worth was interviewed for an NBC Information function story titled “How Pennsylvania Constructed a Mannequin Gun Background Examine System.” A acknowledged skilled on gun crimes and firearms background checks, Worth additionally was invited to deal with the Police Government Analysis Discussion board, a nationwide group, on the subject. His management on this workforce helped earn the Pennsylvania Excellence in Expertise Award.
In 2018, Gov. Tom Wolf appointed Worth as deputy commissioner of administration {and professional} accountability, the place he offered oversight of assorted useful segments, together with officer wellness applications. This place allowed him to interact his alma mater the place he labored in collaboration with S. Hakan Can, professor of legal justice at Penn State Schuylkill, to develop a survey instrument that offered helpful suggestions concerning legislation enforcement stressors.
Lt. Col. Worth at present serves as deputy commissioner of operations for the Pennsylvania State Police, a cabinet-level place within the Pennsylvania state authorities. He’s a frequent speaker, printed writer, and acknowledged skilled witness on points starting from finances allocation to home violence to gun security reform. He is also the state police liaison to the town of Philadelphia’s Gun Violence Activity Pressure, and by request of the governor, serves as a member of the commonwealth’s COVID-19 Activity Pressure.
In true Penn State household custom, Worth’s son Nicholas additionally attended Penn State Schuylkill, the place he earned a level in administration of justice, with a minor in sociology; he at present serves as a Pennsylvania state trooper.
