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Absecon council swears in six new police officers as chief urges public support
Summary
At its regular meeting the Absecon City Council and mayor swore in six new police officers recruited this year; the police chief highlighted recruitment challenges, praised the recruits and credited a COPS grant for enabling the hires.
The Absecon City Council formally welcomed and swore in six new police officers at its regular meeting, with the police chief urging residents to support officers who face intense day-to-day demands.
The chief told the council and public that "policing in 2025 is grounded in moral correctness" and emphasized prevention and compassion, saying officers "meet people at their worst moments" and must approach interactions with training and resilience. He described modern expectations…
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