BLOOMFIELD, NJ -- 25 Police officers were honored at a ceremony yesterday in the Bloomfield Township Council Chambers attended by friends and family, Mayor Michael Venezia, other elected officials, Director of Public Safety Samuel DeMaio, and members of the public.
“I would like to congratulate each and every one of our award recipients. Your work to keep our community safe, and our residents feel engaged in the process of community policing helps make this town a wonderful place to live,” said Mayor Michael Venezia. “On behalf of my Council colleagues, I would like to thank you all.”
Over the past four years, crime in Bloomfield is down by 50% across the board, and civilian complaints are down as well, due in large part to a re-emphasis on community policing, and public involvement in police activities, such as the ongoing Citizen Police Academy and Summer Jr. Police Academies, both free and open to members of the public.
The award recipients are:
Lieutenant Anthony Argento
Officer Joseph Condito
Officer Patrick Nimer
Officer Gemner Rosales
Officer Caesar Mazzeo
Officer Joseph Davis
Officer Nelson Chamba
Lieutenant Nick Polidoro
Officer Reggy Joseph
Officer Michael Devenney
Officer Michael Malia
Officer Caesar Mazzeo
Officer George Guadalupe
Detectives Sue Looges
Detective Argenis Vargas
Officer Frank Dilkes
Officer Manley
Officer Robert Mazariegos
Officer Michael Malia
Officer Matthew Mazzola
Sgt. Anthony Litterio
Officer Glenn Capito
Officer Jennifer Horn
Officer Edward Ratliff
Captain Anthony Sisco
“We’ve made tremendous progress in public safety each of the past four years, thanks to cooperation from the Mayor’s administration, my Captains, Lieutenants, and Deputy Chief, but it flat out does not happen without the hard work of every single member of our department. You’ve all stepped up and transformed the police culture in this town, and I want to say thank you, and congratulations,” said Director of
Public Safety Samuel DeMaio. “You have all demonstrated professionalism and
leadership skills in your time with the department, and I look forward to
continuing to watch your careers progress.”