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Boonton swears in new police chief and officer; officials praise staffing gains
Summary
Sheriff Jim Ganon and Boonton public safety officials praised new police leadership as Christopher Patton was sworn in as chief and Brooke Sable took the oath as a police officer; the public safety director cited recent hires and promotions and reduced overtime costs.
The Boonton Mayor and Town Council on Nov. 18 administered oaths to two members of the town’s police force: Officer Brooke Sable and Christopher Patton, sworn in as the town’s police chief.
Sheriff Jim Ganon introduced the officers and spoke about their local ties before administering oaths. Brian G., identified in the meeting as the town’s public safety director and a retired police chief, addressed the council and praised the new chief’s leadership. Brian G. said the department had made “11 promotions” and hired nine police officers and three class-two officers during a turnaround period; he also said overtime spending had been reduced from about $450,000 in the first year under prior conditions to figures within budget constraints.
Chief Patton took the oath to "faithfully, impartially and justly perform all the duties of police chief," and officers and elected officials in attendance offered congratulations.
Council and law-enforcement leaders described the swearing-in as a customary ceremony and emphasized teamwork across fire, EMS and police services. No formal council action or vote was required to administer the oaths recorded during the meeting.
