Hopewell Township Police Director Robert Karmazin held a ceremony on Aug. 13 to recognize the accomplishments of members of the Hopewell Township police force.
Lt. James Rosso, Sgt. Joseph Maccaquano, Sgt. Lincoln Karnoff and Sgt. Robert Sparano were promoted.
Sgt. Louis Vastola, Sgt. Chris Vaccarino and Ptl. Mike Peterson received the Valor Award. The Valor Award is given to officers who exhibit an act of outstanding bravery in the line of duty.
Ptl. Mike Peterson and Ptl. Vinny Amabile were recognized with a Life Saving Award. The Life Saving Award is given to officers who provide emergency lifesaving medical attention before more advanced medical personnel arrive.
There are two members of the force who have completed advanced education and will be recognized. Ptl. Sandy Ferner graduated from Widener University Delaware Law School with honors and Det. Alexis Mirra received her Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
- This information was provided by the Hopewell Township Police Department.