Police Recruits Graduate And Embark On A Career In Law Enforcement
Freehold: Sheriff Shaun Golden is pleased to announce the graduation of the 90 newly sworn in law enforcement officers from the Monmouth County Police Academy. On May 24, 24 officers of the 92nd Basic Course for Police Officers and 66 officers of the 44th Basic Course for Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers received their police training commission certifications, during a ceremony at Neptune High School’s Performing Arts Center.
“By successfully completing this training, these fine men and women have demonstrated their commitment to law enforcement,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden, whose agency had four officers graduate. “That is a great privilege, since there is no higher responsibility, than maintaining public safety. I’m proud of their accomplishments and commend all for a job well done.”
The Basic Course for Police Officers is a 20 week program with 780 hours of training run through the Monmouth County Police Academy. The Basic Course for Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers is a three month program and consists of approximately 600 hours of training with full police powers while on duty. Both classes are run through the Monmouth County Police Academy. Upon successful completion of the police training commission approved curriculum, the officers are well trained and well prepared to serve their respective law enforcement agencies.
“Through their strong commitment and hard work, we can be sure that these graduates will serve our residents and communities well as they begin successful careers in law enforcement,” said Prosecutor Christopher Gramiccioni.
Darryl Breckenridge, Police Academy Director, Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni, Chief Edward Kerr, Spring Lake PD and Captain Tina Scott, Belmar PD presented the recruits with their certificates.
“All of these graduates have completed a rigorous training program, at a first rate police academy from Monmouth County’s exceptional instructors,” said Deputy Freeholder Director John P. Curley, who gave remarks. “I’m confident they will embark on successful careers and become dedicated members of law enforcement.”
Awards recipients of the 92nd Basic Course included: Academic Award: Michael J. Grainger, Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, Marksmanship Award: Joseph D. Clayton, Belmar, Physical Training Award: James N. Kirchner Jr., Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, Merit Award: Michael J. Grainger, Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office, Traffic Officers Association Award: Michael J. Grainger, Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and Outstanding Trainee Award: Patrick Quirk, Freehold Borough
Award recipients of the 44th SLEO II Class included: Marksmanship Award: Edward S. DeWeese, Belmar, Academic Award: Thomas J. Dayback, Avon By the Sea, Outstanding Trainee Award: Julian A. Morgan, Long Branch, Physical Fitness Award: Julian A. Morgan, Long Branch, Traffic Officers Association Award: Ryan J. Calabro, Belmar & Merit Award: Courtney A. Casterlin, Sea Girt
For a downloadable version of this press release which includes a list of graduates , click here: News-Release-Police-Recruits-Embark-on-Career-in-Law-Enforcement
92nd BASIC COURSE FOR POLICE OFFICERS
| ADDEO, Joseph G. | Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office |
| CLAYTON, Joseph D. | Belmar PD |
| FUNEZ, Jonathan | Neptune Township PD |
| GAVAN, Gregory F. | Manasquan PD |
| GRAINGER, Jr., Michael J. | Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office |
| HASKINS, Aaron O. | Neptune Township PD |
| KIRCHNER, Jr., James N. | Somerset County Sheriff’s Office |
| LAVIN, Matthew L. | Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office |
| McDONOUGH, Matthew C. | Neptune Township PD |
| MOYE, Jr., Lorenzo | Somerset County Sheriff’s Office |
| QUIRK, Patrick J. | Freehold Borough PD |
| SCHOU, Matthew | Eatontown PD |
| STOUT, Douglas M. | Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office |
WAIVERS
92nd BASIC COURSE FOR POLICE OFFICERS
| ANGELO, Alicea M. | Ocean Township PD |
| HARRIS, Alexandra | Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office |
| HAWKINS, Nichole T. | Belmar PD |
| KLESS, Jeffrey S. | Deal PD |
| LEE, Matthew J. | Chesterfield Township PD |
| MEDINA, Miquel A. | Deal PD |
| MONRO, Bruce R. | West Long Branch PD |
| REGINA, Stephanie N. | Howell Township PD |
| RUANE, Evan M. | Oceanport PD |
| VACCHIANO, Evan S. | Raritan Borough PD |
| VETRANO, Robert C. | Neptune Township PD |
44th BASIC COURSE FOR CLASS II SPECIAL
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
| ANDERSON, Patrick J. | Fair Haven PD |
| BELL, Zachariah K. | Deal PD |
| BOKOP, Connor J. | Avon By the Sea PD |
| BOWDEN, Thomas W. | Belmar PD |
| BROWN, Dante A. | Asbury Park PD |
| BUTTERMARK, Matthew J. | Asbury Park PD |
| CAFERRA, Andrew J. | Belmar PD |
| CALABRO, Ryan J. | Belmar PD |
| CAMPBELL, Zachary M. | Belmar PD |
| CASTERLIN, Courtney A. | Sea Girt PD |
| COLANGELO, Matthew J. | Union Beach PD |
| COSTELLO, Lisa M. | Monmouth Beach PD |
| CUJE, Kevin D. | Long Branch PD |
| CUNHA, Daniel O. | Long Branch PD |
| CUTTRELL, Richard P. | Neptune Township PD |
| DAVIES, IV, William J. | Long Branch PD |
| DAYBACK, Thomas J. | Avon By the Sea PD |
| DeWEESE, Edward S. | Belmar PD |
| DOLAN, Michael A. | Sea Girt PD |
| DOMANOSKI, Anthony E. | Allenhurst PD |
| EDSON, Sean T. | Asbury Park PD |
| ELDERSHAW, Thomas D. | Sea Girt PD |
| FELIX, Lorenzo V. | Belmar PD |
| GROOME, James E. | Belmar PD |
| GUZMAN, Ivan M. | Long Branch PD |
| HEIMBUCH, Alexander T. | Long Branch PD |
| HOBEN, Patrick C. | Belmar PD |
| HRYMACK, Hayden A. | Belmar PD |
| IRIZARRY, Ariana N. | Asbury Park PD |
| JURIK, Joshua A. | Asbury Park PD |
| KELLY, Robert J. | Long Branch PD |
| KELLY, Robert J. | Keyport PD |
| LOGEL, Kathleen T. | Belmar PD |
| LYNCH, John J. | Avon By the Sea PD |
| MANNING, Ty D. | Sea Bright PD |
| MARELLI, Sean H. | Sea Bright PD |
| MARRON, Kevin T. | Belmar PD |
| MASEDA, Michael J. | Belmar PD |
| McGILL, Patrick T. | Belmar PD |
| McMAHON, Jesse D. | Manasquan PD |
| MERKLINGER, Matthew T. | Spring Lake PD |
| MOELLER, Michael D. | Belmar PD |
| MORGAN, Julian A. | Long Branch PD |
| NIEBLING, Matthew W. | Howell Township PD |
| NIEDT, Karleigh M. | Long Branch PD |
| PELECH, Kyle J. | Belmar PD |
| PETTWAY, Lorenzo T. | Neptune Township PD |
| PRASAD, Conner N. | Bradley Beach PD |
| QUIGLEY, Ryan Z. | Manasquan PD |
| REMEDIOS, Christopher R. | Long Branch PD |
| RICHARDS, Jr., Dane M. | Belmar PD |
| RODRIGUES, Nicholas A. | Bradley Beach PD |
| ROECK, Christopher M. | Belmar PD |
| ROSE, Cameron A. | Bradley Beach PD |
| ROZENTSVIT, Lawrence M. | Long Branch PD |
| SATTERFIELD, Joshua A. | Belmar PD |
| SMITH, Francis E. | Avon by the Sea PD |
| STACK, IV, Dennis | Bradley Beach PD |
| STAPLETON, Ryan S. | Belmar PD |
| TORRE, Anthony R. | Asbury Park PD |
| TOWNSEND, Joel B. | Bradley Beach PD |
| VASTA, Luke M. | Asbury Park PD |
| WENNER, Alvin C. | Avon By the Sea PD |
| WILLIAMS, Mark C. | Allenhurst PD |
| WINES, Melissa A. | Belmar PD |
| YUTKO, Mark J. | Long Branch PD |
