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Trenton swears in new firefighter and police officer; promotions recognized
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Trenton City Council honored new hires and promotions Monday night, swearing in firefighter Nick Brogan and police officer Benjamin Glatfelter and recognizing recent promotions in the fire department.
Trenton’s City Council opened its March 23 meeting by celebrating new public-safety hires and internal promotions.
The council and department leaders recognized firefighter Nick Brogan, who successfully completed his probationary period and was pinned by a family member during a badge ceremony. The fire department presenter said, “On behalf of the entire Trenton fire department, I would like to congratulate Nick on this milestone,” and thanked family members for attending. The department also announced promotions for Jeff Cox (captain, not present), Jeff Glowacki (lieutenant) and Jacob Robbins (engineer).
Later the police department swore in Benjamin Glatfelter, who the chief said transferred from the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office and completed the police academy. The chief administered the oath of office, and the meeting included brief family introductions and congratulations from council members.
Why it matters: City leaders said the hires help maintain local emergency-services capacity. Council members and department staff framed the recognitions as routine personnel business that also provided an opportunity to thank families and acknowledge departmental training and qualifications.
The meeting then moved on to routine agenda items; no formal votes were required specifically for the badge and swearing ceremonies beyond recognition and ceremony acknowledgments.
The council adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
