• 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 2009
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Bottom Row left to right: K9 Deuce Ptl. Phil Owens, Ptl. William Crothers, Sgt. Charles Barone, Chief Barry Jenkins, Deputy Chief Christopher Everwine, Sgt. Jacqueline Smith, Ptl. Michael Robostello, Ptl. Matthew Brenner, K9 Kliff
Second Row left to right: Ptl. Jeffrey Thompson, Ptl. Rudolfo Mazzocca, Sgt. Scott Soper, Sgt. Steven Ridinger, Sgt. Anthony Francesco, Ptl. Ryan Ragone, Ptl. Eli Hall
Third Row left to right: Ptl. Kyle Spears, Inv. Daniel Abate, Ptl. Joseph Hargraves, Ptl. David Forand, Ptl. John Seas
Top Row left to right: Ptl. Philip DePietro, Ptl. Kyle Messick, Ptl. Brett Pfeiffer

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Chief Barry Jenkins has been with the East Greenwich Police department since December 1991. Chief Jenkins began his law enforcement career with the Gloucester County Sheriff’s Department, where he worked as a Corrections Officer for one year and a Sheriff’s Officer for two years. The Chief has an associate’s degree in Law Enforcement from Gloucester County College and a bachelors degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. In 2008 Chief Jenkins obtained his Certified Public Managers certificate from Fairleigh Dickinson University as well. Chief Jenkins throughout his career has been on the Gloucester County Emergency Response Team and Gloucester County S.W.A.T. Chief Jenkins along with Sgt. Soper implemented the Bicycle Patrol Unit in 1999 and in 2003 helped Ptl. Brenner begin the department K9 unit, which now has 2 K9’s in-service. Both of these units were established solely on the donations from Township businesses and residents.Currently Chief Jenkins is an active member of the Gloucester County Police Chiefs Association and the New Jersey State Police Chiefs Association. Chief Jenkins is currently the Vice President of the East Greenwich Township Fire/Rescue and Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator for the township. On his off time Chief Jenkins enjoys spending time with his family, particulary his wife,  Amy,  his step-son Aaron and daughter Rylee.  The Chief  also enjoys working in the yard and watching sports,  particularly baseball, football and hockey.

Deputy Chief Christopher Everwine was promoted to his current position on June 9, 2009. He is a graduate of the Gloucester County Police Academy (SLEO II Class #5). The Deputy Chief began his career in June of 1993 with the South Harrison Township Police Department. In May of 1994 he came to the East Greenwich Township Police Department and was assigned to patrol. In 1997, he was reassigned to the Detective Unit. He was promoted to Sergeant in October 2001 while assigned to the Detective Unit. In September 2005, he retuned to the Patrol Division and served as the patrol sergeant for Squad “B”. On December 26, 2006 he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and held that rank until his promotion to Deputy Chief in June of 2009. During his career, the Deputy Chief served on the Goucester County S.W.A.T. team for 8 years as a Negotiator. He was a D.A.R.E. Instructor, member of the Community Policing and Bike Units. Deputy Chief Everwine holds and Associates Degree in Law Enforcement from Gloucester County College and is currently pursuing his Bachelors Degree in Criminal justice through Liberty University. He is a 1987 graduate of Kingsway regional High School, and in his off time enjoys spending time with his wife Michele and his son Joshua.

Sgt. Ridinger is currently in his 24th year as a police officer. He started as a patrolman at rutgers police (camden) and came to east greenwich in 1989. He was promoted to the rank of seargent in 1997 and is currently in charge of patrol squad "b". In addition to patrol, sgt. Ridinger has served the department as a firearms instructor, traffic officer and field training officer. While off duty, sgt. Ridinger enjoys watching and participating in sports, weight training, and spending time with his wife and children.

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 Anthony J. Francesco served on the Gloucester County Swat Team, promoted to Sgt in December 2006, served as Dare Officer and I am member of the Bike Unit. Work in the Patrol Division.

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 the department firearms coordinator, maintaining all records related to firearms training and maintenance. He is a firearms instructor for handgun shotgun, and rifle, and is a certified weapons armorer for sig sauer handguns, benelli shotguns, and bushmaster rifles. Additional duties are 911 Coordinator for the department, working with the Gloucester county 911 coordinator to ensure information is current, and updated regularly, department field training officer, oc (pepper spray) instructor, expandable baton instructor, nj certified emt and a member of the department bike unit. Ptlmn Thompson is a former member of the Gloucester county emergency response team. 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 Daniel Abate Jr. Has been with the East GreenwichTownship Police department since March of 2000. He previously served in the city of North Wildwood as a Class II Officer in 1999. Patrolman Abate is currently assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit, where he has served in that capacity since December of 2005. Prior to his entrance in the Criminal Investigations Unit, he was assigned for several months, to the Narcotics Strike Force of the Gloucester County Prosecutors Office. Investigator Abate is the designated Juvenile Officer for the department, as well as the departmental Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC). He is a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), and isIPMBA (Bike Patrol) certified.