Bordentown Township Police Department Welcomes Newest Officer

BORDENTOWN TOWNSHIP, NJ — The Bordentown Township Police Department welcomed its newest officer to the ranks last week after his graduation from the Police Academy.

Ptl. Robert Sparano graduated on July 11 from the Mercer County Police Academy's Basic Police Recruit Class #31-24 and was celebrated by family, friends, elected officials and fellow law enforcement representatives at a ceremony held at Mercer County Community College.

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Ptl. Sparano was among 24 graduates who successfully completed 21 weeks of intense preparation, which included training in firearms, vehicle pursuit, hostage negotiation, use of force, advanced crime scene processing and domestic violence prevention.

"Each new officer, driven by their dedication to serve and protect, accepted the challenge to enter the Academy and received 21 weeks of intense preparation," said Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler. "The new officers completed their training with utmost integrity and an extensive commitment to public safety, setting a shining example for all."

"On behalf of the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, we applaud their graduation and wish them the most tremendous success and safety for all the years to come," Kemler continued. "We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to the families and friends of these officers for their unwavering support during the training period."

Following the July 11 graduation ceremony, Ptl. Sparano was officially sworn-in by Bordentown Township Mayor Eugene Fuzy. He will now begin the Bordentown Township Police Department's Field Training program to begin assisting residents of Bordentown Township.

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