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Patrick Grady returns as Clark police director; mayor praises local experience

5564872 ยท June 17, 2025

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Mayor Sal Albanese introduced Patrick Grady as the township's new police director. Grady, a retired Clark police captain who helped plan the municipal building, said he is returning to lead the department and pledged to keep the town safe.

Mayor Sal Albanese introduced newly appointed Police Director Patrick Grady at the council meeting.

Grady told the council: "My name is Patrick Grady. I'm a retired Clark police captain. I retired, 6 years ago... As fate would have it, I am now back, in this building that I actually helped, plan." He said he was "born and raised in this town" and described a personal commitment to public safety: "it's my goal, to keep it that way, keep it keep it safe."

Mayor Albanese thanked Grady for accepting the post and said the administration looks forward to working with the department's command staff. Grady said he looks forward to working with "captain Akabu, captain Lott, and the rest of the command staff" and thanked the mayor and council for their confidence.

The announcement was presented as a welcome and introduction on the dais; no additional personnel action was recorded in the public minutes during the meeting.