Bayonne Police Chief Robert Geisler has retired after seven years as the Peninsula City’s top cop and over 30 years on the job overall, expected to be pegged as a Hudson County undersheriff next.
“Throughout his tenure, Chief Geisler has led our department with strength, compassion, and vision. He guided us through the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring the safety of both our officers and our community while continuing to uphold the highest standards of service,” the Bayonne Police Department wrote on Facebook.
“Chief Geisler has consistently supported the men and women of this department, advocating for the resources we need to do our jobs effectively and safely. Under his leadership, we have remained equipped with the latest vehicles, technology, and tools necessary to meet the demands of modern policing. We are grateful for his unwavering commitment to both the department and the community he served over the past 30 years. We wish him health, happiness, and fulfillment in his well-earned retirement.”
Geisler was Bayonne’s highest paid employee, earning $333,884 last year, according to public records provided by Gov Salaries…