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Tinton Falls swears in and promotes multiple officers in evening ceremony
Summary
Five officers were sworn in and at least two officers were promoted into command roles at the council meeting; the police chief praised their training and community ties during a ceremonial portion of the agenda.
The Tinton Falls Police Department saw multiple personnel moves formalized at the borough council meeting, when the chief introduced and swore in new officers and announced promotions.
The chief described the promoted officers’ training and leadership roles and praised their commitment to the department, noting long hours devoted to firearms and other training. Officers sworn in or promoted during the ceremony included Lieutenant Matthew Yersingian and Sergeant Michael Savilla, along with patrol officers taking badge numbers in the 100 range.
Officials and council members congratulated the officers and emphasized the department’s community focus. The council paused the business agenda briefly for the ceremony before resuming regular reports.
Council members and the mayor repeatedly thanked department staff and praised the officers’ service to the borough.
