Tag: Monmouth County Police Academy
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Monroe Township Police Department swears in nine new officers, promotes two to sergeant; hires first Asian Indian officer
MONROE – The Monroe Township Police Department swore in its first police officer of Asian Indian descent. “I am extremely proud that Officer [Ritik] Bedi is choosing to serve the community in which he was raised,” Mayor Stephen Dalina said in a press release on March 16. “We are thankful for the many Asian Indian…
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Eagle Scout honors fallen police dogs with monument at police academy
A monument that was conceived by an Eagle Scout to honor fallen K-9 (canine) police dogs has officially been unveiled at the Monmouth County Police Academy on Kozloski Road in Freehold Township. As part of the requirements to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, Boy Scout Devin Motani of Troop 101, Marlboro, had to plan…
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Old Bridge Police Department promotes two officers, welcomes four more
OLD BRIDGE – Two police officers have moved up in rank and four new officers have joined the roster of the Old Bridge Police Department. Mayor Owen Henry recognized the officers at a Township Council meeting on Aug. 10. The new officers were sworn in on Aug. 6 with the mayor and Police Chief William…
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Three promoted, four hired for Old Bridge Police Department
OLD BRIDGE — Six years ago, Mayor Owen Henry said he made a pledge to rebuild the Old Bridge Police Department (OBPD) and get the department back to numbers where it should be to provide the township the public safety it deserves. “One part of that step is to add additional members and with that…
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Former Fair Haven chief named police academy director
The former chief of the Fair Haven Police Department has been named the new director of the Monmouth County Police Academy, Freehold Township. Sheriff Shaun Golden announced the appointment of Darryl Breckenridge as the academy’s new director. Breckenridge retired as Fair Haven’s police chief in September 2015 after serving 35 years in law enforcement. “There…
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Hundreds attend local vigil to honor slain Dallas police officers
By Gloria Weg Staff Writer Local police, fire and EMS personnel along with civilians attended a candlelight vigil held Monday evening, July 11, at the Monmouth County Police Academy in Freehold Township. The ceremony honored the memory of five police officers who were killed July 7 in Dallas, Texas. Hundreds of emergency personnel in uniforms,…