• 7 officers in the Community Policing Unit that are responsible for services including D.A.R.E., and Neighborhood Watch.
• A Detective Unit, consisting of two officers, follows up on crimes or cases of a complex nature.
• A Traffic Unit, consisting of 2 officers (one full time, one part time), handles issues resulting from our township's increased population and growth.
• A Bike Patrol Unit
• A K-9 Unit, consisting of a single-team unit (one patrolman/canine handler, and one canine, Kliff).

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EAST GREENWICH TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT 2007
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Front (left to right): Sgt. Steve Ridinger, Sgt. Charlie Barone, Sgt. Jacqui Smith, Lt. Barry Jenkins, Chief WIlliam Giordano, Lt. Chris Everwine, Sgt. Anthony Francesco, Ptl. Matt Brenner and Kliff.
Back (left to right): Inv. D.J. Abate, Ptl. John SSeas, Ptl. Phil Owens, Ptl. Kyle Messick, Ptl. Kyle Spears, Ptl. Brett Pfeiffer, Ptl. Jeff Thompson, Ptl. Dave Forand, Sgt. Scott Soper, Ptl. Bill Crothers. Not shown: Special Officer Walt Askin, Ptl. Gerald Hall.

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Chief Wiliam E. Giordano has been with East Greenwich Township Police Department for 27 years. He is the Chief Executive, having command over the department and responsibility for day-to-day operations, accountable directly to the Appropriate Authority (Township Committee). The Chief is the final department authority in all matters of policy, operations and discipline. Chief Giordano currently holds an Associate Degree from Gloucester County College, Police Science Technology. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy, 193rd Session, and a graduate of the West Point Command and Leadership Program. He also holds a certificate in Supervisory Management, New Jersey Certified Public Manager Program. The Chief is recognized through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police as a Certified Chief Law Enforcement Executive. Some of Chief Giordano's memberships include FBI National Academy Associates, International Association of Chiefs of Police, New Jersey State Chiefs of Police Association, South Jersey Police Chief's Association, and Gloucester County Chiefs of Police Association. Chief Giordano enjoys family activities, golf, music and playing the drums.

Lieutenant Barry Jenkins has been with the East Greenwich Township Police Department since December 1991. Lt. Jenkins began his law enforcement career with the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department, where he worked as a Correctional Officer for one year, and a sheriff’s Officer for two years. Lt. Jenkins has an Associates degree from Gloucester County College and a Bachelors degree from Fairleigh Dickinson College. Lt. Jenkins is currently assigned to the Operational section of the Police Department which includes scheduling, training, budgeting, vehicle maintenance, communications and oversees the traffic unit. In 1999 Lt. Jenkins along with Sgt. Soper established and implemented the bicycle patrol unit. In 2003 Lt. Jenkins assisted Ptl. Brenner with creating the Police K-9 unit. Lt. Jenkins is a former member of the Emergency Response Team and former tactical member of the Gloucester County SWAT team. Lt. Jenkins is also a New Jersey certified EMT, firearms instructor, deputy coordinator for East Greenwich Emergency Management and President of the Mt. Royal Fire Company..

Lieutenant Christopher Everwine graduated from the Gloucester County Police Academy in June 1993, and began his law enforcement career with the South Harrison Township Police Department. He came to East Greenwich Township in May of 1994, and was assigned to patrol. He was assigned to the Detective Unit in July 1997, and promoted to sergeant in October 2001. In September of 2005, Lt. Everwine returned to patrol division and served as a patrol sergeant for Squad “B”. On December 26, 2006, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Lt. Everwine is currently the Administrative Lieutenant and is responsible for the Detective Unit, Internal Affairs, Policy and Procedures and the Accreditation program. Lt. Everwine also served for 8 years on the Gloucester County SWAT Team as a negotiator. He was a D.A.R.E. instructor, member of the Community Policing and Bike Units, and Terrorism Liaison. Lt. Everwine holds an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Gloucester County College. He is a 1987 graduate of Kingsway High School and also attended Liberty University in Virginia on a wrestling scholarship. Lt. Everwine has been a wrestling coach at Kingsway High School serving from 1989-1999. In his off-duty time, Lt. Everwine enjoys spending time with his wife and son, watching sports including NASCAR, football, baseball, basketball and hockey, jet skiing, and going to the beach.

Sergeant Jacqueline Geis Smith began her career as a police officer with the Washington Township Police Department in 1984. During her four years with Washington Township as a patrol officer, she gained experience in narcotics enforcement by working in an undercover capacity for a neighboring community. This led Sgt. Smith to accept a position with the Burlington County Prosecutor's Office for a short time before coming to East Greenwich Township in August of 1988. After starting as a patrolman with East Greenwich, Sgt. Smith served the department as investigator in 1995 and 1996, before being promoted to Sergeant in 1997, where she returned to street patrol. Besides Sgt. Smith's patrol duties, she is also an instructor for the Gloucester County Police Academy, where she is certified to instruct physical training, and has also instructed in the areas of community policing. Sgt. Smith became a D.A.R.E. officer in 1991, and was one of the first D.A.R.E. officers to offer the program to East Greenwich Township students, which she continues to this day. In 2002, Sgt. Smith was accepted by D.A.R.E. America to be trained as a mentor, which certifies her to train future D.A.R.E. officers. Sgt. Smith has a B.A. degree in Law from Glassboro State College (now Rowan University). Sgt. Smith's interest and experience as a physical training instructor has led her to become a certified Personal Fitness Trainer, as well as a Sports Nutrition Consultant. Sgt. Smith is married with three children, and stays busy in her off-duty hours running, reading, practicing and competing in martial arts, where she is a third degree black belt, and riding, showing, and training horses.

Sergeant Scott A. Soper has served with our department for 17 years, where he currently serves as the shift supervisor for 'Squad A'. Sergeant Soper is a member of the Community Policing Department and the Bike Unit. He graduated from the Atlantic County Police Academy. Sergeant Soper likes spending time weight training and bicycling.

Sergeant Charles Barone holds an A.A.S. Degree in Law Enforcement. He began his career in 1987 as a special officer in another jurisdiction. He was subsequently appointed to the position of Patrolman. He came to East Greenwich Township in 1994, where he served as Patrolman until 1994, being promoted in 2005 to the position of Patrol Sergeant, and is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit. During his career he served on the Gloucester County Emergency Response Team, and was a tactical member on the County SWAT Team. Sgt. Barone is also a member of the department's Bike Unit, and is certified as an Emergency Medical Technician. He is also one of a few department members who is rifle certified. In addition to his other duties. Sgt. Barone trains officers in the use of the ASP Baton and O.C. Aerosol Subject Restraint Spray. While off-duty, Sgt. Barone enjoys spending time with his family, biking, and camping.

Patrolman Jeffrey S. Thompson has been a member of the East Greenwich Police Department since 1989, when he joined as a Special Officer II. In 1993 he was sworn in as a full time member. Patrolman Thompson graduated from Kingsway High School. He attended Gloucester County College, and graduated from the Gloucester County Police Academy, Special Officer II, Class #1, in 1989, and Basic Class (full time) in 1993. Patrolman Thompson is also certified with the department's Patrol Rifle Program. Additional duties are 911 Coordinator for the department, and Patrol Vehicle Maintenance. When off-duty, Patrolman Thompson spends his time with his family.

Patrolman John T. Seas has been with the East Greenwich Township Police Department for 7 years. He is currently assigned to the Patrol Division Squad "A." He is a SIG Sauer Handgun and Benelli Shot Gun Armorer, Child Safety Seat Technician, and Field Training Officer. He is also responsible for fleet maintenance. Ptl. Seas is a graduate of the Gloucester County Policy Academy. When off-duty, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, as well as weightlifting and classic cars.

Patrolman Anthony J. Francesco has been serving as a police officer since October 1989, working in the Borough of Paulsboro, Borough of Westville, and the Gloucester County Sheriff's Department. In January 2000 he began with the East Greenwich Township Police Department. He has served as a Detective for 2-1/2 years, a member of the Gloucester County SWAT Team 1-1/2 years, D.A.R.E. Officer 12 years, Firearms Instructor, and Shotgun Instructor.

Patrolman Daniel J. Abate, Jr., has been a member of the East Greenwich Township Police Department for over 5 years. He has an A.A.S. degree in Law Enforcement from Gloucester County College, and is pursuing a B.A. degree in Criminal Justice through Rutger's University. Prior to employment in East Greenwich Township, he served as a Class II Officer in the city of North Wildwood, New Jersey. Ptl. Abate graduated from the 15th SLEO class of the Cape May County Police Academy, as well as the 18th Basic Class at the Gloucester County Police Academy. He is a certified emergency medical technicial (EMT), a nationally-certified Bike Patrol Officer, and is rifle certified. Ptl. Abate also helps handle our township's "clean communities" issues. He is currently assigned to the Narcotics Strike Force at the Gloucester County Prosecutor's office.