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Camden honors police promotions, proclaims Amateur Radio Month; resident urges reinstating crossing guards
Summary
The council recognized multiple Camden Police promotions and presented proclamations for local volunteers and Amateur Radio Month; a public commenter urged the city to reinstate school crossing guards.
The Camden City Council used part of its June 2, 2026, meeting to recognize recently promoted members of the Camden Police Department and to present community proclamations.
Lt. J. Belote presented new badges and collar brass and recognized J.H. Smith and I. Rodgers for promotion to sergeant and F. Acerra and J. Dover for promotion to corporal. Lt. Belote also recognized Officers F. Acerra and I. Rodgers with Lifesaving Awards for their roles responding to an emergency in May; a Junior Corporal pin was presented to S. Acerra. Council members presented a proclamation honoring Cathy Huffaman Forrester O’Dell and Pudn Cantey for their work preserving and beautifying Rectory Square, and the council proclaimed June 2026 as Amateur Radio Month.
During public comments, William “Rusty” Major urged the council to reinstate school crossing guard positions, raising concerns about pedestrian safety near schools. The transcript records the comment but shows no council response during the meeting.
