The Hoboken Police Department swore in five new recruits at a City Hall ceremony this afternoon, bringing the local law enforcement agency up to 141 officers.
“No matter how many swearing-in ceremonies I attend, I continue to be impressed by the caliber of officers joining the Hoboken Police Department. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to this new class of officers and my sincere thanks to their families for the support,” Mayor Ravi Bhalla said in a statement.
The new officers include Ryan Capogna, William A. Vera, Michael R. Miranda, Adrian M. Comayagua, and Thomas Graziano Jr., all recent graduates of the Hudson County Police Academy.
“This swearing-in reflects our continued investment in a safer, stronger city. These new officers represent what our public safety department stands for and I thank them for their dedication to the community they are about to serve and protect,” added Public Safety Director Kenneth Ferrante…