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Kearny swears in six new officers; council confirms promotions to lieutenant and sergeant ranks

3189134 · February 5, 2025
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The council and police chief presided over swearing-in and promotion resolutions: six academy graduates were sworn in and multiple officers were promoted to lieutenant and sergeant positions with specified effective dates and annual salaries noted in council resolutions.

The Town of Kearny swore in six police officers who recently graduated from the Bergen County Police Academy and ratified a series of personnel resolutions promoting officers into permanent lieutenant and sergeant positions.

Police leadership and the mayor conducted a public swearing-in for newly hired officers Melissa Toth, Khan (Kant) Soo Allen, Jocelyn Cazares, Juan Cadiz, Christopher Aguilar and Declan Walsh. Chief remarks at the meeting said the recruits completed a 23‑week academy course and will enter an eight‑week field training program.

Council action ratified several personnel…

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