Tinton Falls ceremonially swears in new police officers

Tinton Falls officials ceremonially sworn in new police officers at the March 4 borough council meeting.

Police Chief (unnamed in transcript) introduced the officers, praising their training and fit with the department. The chief said one recruit, introduced as John (referred to in remarks variously as John Scrabatic and Jack), graduated from the police academy with a physical training award and began field training with Officer Pysick in December. The chief said John has been "excelling in every aspect of field training" and identified him as Badge No. 95 in the remarks.

The chief also described two additional recruits, Ryan Anderson and Monique Lopez, noting their interview performance and dedication to a career in law enforcement. The chief said they completed an extensive background review and were entering the department's training program. A speaker later referenced a badge number 97 in connection with the officers; the transcript does not consistently record badge numbers for every recruit.

Council members and staff offered congratulations to the officers and their families. The meeting record shows the borough presented the ceremonial oath and recognition; no formal council vote or policy action was recorded tied to the swearing-in at this meeting.

Clarifying details in the meeting record: the chief repeatedly referenced field training and background processes; he identified Officer Pysick as a field training officer working with the new recruit mentioned by name. The transcript includes several different renderings of the same recruit's surname (Scrabatic, Scriffick, Scrabatic Jr.); the record uses the given forms during the ceremony.