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Newark Police Commission unanimously appoints three probationary officers
Summary
At its June 8, 2026 special meeting, the Newark Police Commission unanimously approved hiring James Smith, Miguel Araujo and Jim Gemma as probationary police officers, effective June 22, 2026. The commission had met in executive session earlier and reconvened to vote on the appointments.
The Newark Police Commission unanimously approved the employment of three probationary police officers at a special meeting on June 8, 2026.
The chair moved to employ James Smith, Miguel Araujo and Jim Gemma as probationary police officers, with appointments effective June 22, 2026. The chair then called for a vote; commissioners responded "Aye" and the chair announced the motion carried unanimously.
The meeting began at 12:38 p.m., and the commission moved into an executive session before reconvening at 1:54 p.m. The chair noted that no motions were made and no votes were taken during the executive session. On returning to open session the commission addressed the personnel appointments.
During the vote exchange, participants briefly clarified the appointees' names to distinguish James Smith from Jim Gemma. After the vote the chair congratulated the three appointees. A commissioner moved to adjourn and the meeting was closed following an affirmative vote.
No additional details about terms, salary, or the department assignments of the three probationary officers were provided in the transcript.
