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Egg Harbor Township swears in three new police officers; honors three residents for life‑saving actions and a 25‑year public‑works employee
Summary
The Egg Harbor Township Committee swore in three new police officers, presented certificates to three residents credited with rescuing people from a July vehicle fire, and recognized a public‑works employee for 25 years of service during its year‑end meeting.
Egg Harbor Township on Monday swore in three new police officers and recognized community members and a long‑serving township employee during a year‑end Committee meeting.
The governing body approved Resolution 506 to appoint Sean O'Shill, Lewis Orlando and Janae Landing as police officers, then administered the oath of office. Chief Spannell described the selection process and said the department sought candidates who fit the community and demonstrated strong character. “We look at the person, what their experiences are,” Spannell said, noting the hires bring experience from retail, hospitality, military service and other fields.
The committee then presented certificates of appreciation to Amir Davis, Christopher Wilson and Amani Bussey for intervening at a July 26, 2024 crash in the West Atlantic City section. The mayor read the proclamation, saying the honorees’ “quick thinking, bravery and selflessness” directly contributed to saving lives. Chief and other officers described the scene as one of the worst crash sites they had encountered; officers said the three civilians helped pull multiple people from a burning vehicle before first responders arrived.
Amir Davis and Amani Bussey, who accepted the recognition in person, expressed gratitude for the acknowledgment. Jessica Gonzalez Martinez, who identified herself as an eyewitness and who spoke on behalf of Christopher Wilson, read remarks saying Wilson regretted he could not attend and offered prayers for the families who lost loved ones that night.
The Committee also recognized Michael Jones for 25 years of service with the Public Works Department. A reading of his personnel history noted Jones began as a temporary laborer in 1999, secured a commercial driver’s license and rose to his current position as a driver. The Committee presented Jones with a plaque thanking him for his service.
What happens next: the newly appointed officers are expected to begin training and will be assigned to the department; the committee did not set additional public actions tied to the recognitions.
