Tag: civil service
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Lawrence Township names new police chief on a provisional basis
Police Lt. Christopher M. Longo has been appointed to become the police chief of the Lawrence Township Police Department on a provisional basis, according to Municipal Manager Kevin Nerwinski. His appointment takes effect Sept. 2, which is the day after Police Chief Brian Caloiaro retires following a 28-year career with the police department. Longo’s appointment…
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Woodbridge has more flexibility to hire diverse police force
By ALAN KARMIN Correspondent The State of New Jersey recently passed a bill that now permits municipalities to exempt new hires for the local police department from the civil service exam. Traditionally, all individuals wanting to work in law enforcement were required to pass the civil service law enforcement examination prior to being considered for…