FOR RELEASE:  December 5, 2022

Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered oaths of office to promoted police officer, new Police Lieutenant Matthew Oehling and, new Police Sergeant Robert Davison, as well as new police officers Chelsea M. Lyons and Andrew F. Smith, at a recent ceremony. 

Mayor Mironov stated,  “This is an exciting evening for East Windsor Township and our Police Department.  We congratulate the promoted officers on this professional achievement and service to our Township, and welcome the two new police officers to our department.”

New Police Lieutenant Matthew Oehling, hired in January 2006, graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in May 2005 and previously served with the Seaside Park Police Department.  Lieutenant Oehling has served in Uniform Services as a Field Training Officer, Traffic Safety Officer, and Primary and Secondary Officer-in-Charge. In January 2020, he was promoted to Sergeant serving as a platoon supervisor, then was assigned as Detective Sergeant becoming Investigative Services Supervisor.  Lieutenant Oehling serves as the Public Information Officer and Municipal Counter Terrorism Coordinator and also is a departmental Firearms Instructor and part-time Instructor at the Mercer County Police Academy.  Lieutenant Oehling will be assigned as Commander of Administrative Services.  During his career, Lieutenant Oehling has received several awards and recognitions, including two Unit Citation Medals and three Life Saving medals.  Lieutenant Oehling received Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Law and Justice from The College of New Jersey and Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. 

New Police Sergeant Robert Davison, hired in October 2010, graduated from the Cape May County Police Academy in January 2008.  Sergeant Davison has served in Uniform Services as a Field Training Officer, Primary and Secondary Officer-in-Charge, and as a Detective, as well as a part-time Instructor at the Mercer County Police Academy.  Sergeant Robert Davison will be assigned as a platoon supervisor in Uniform Services.  During his career, Sergeant Davison has received several awards and recognitions, including two Unit Citation Medals and was recognized as Officer of the Year.  Sergeant Robert Davison received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from The College of New Jersey and Master’s Degree of Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Police Officer Chelsea M. Lyons, who will be assigned to Uniform Services, graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in May of 2021 and now is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts from Rowan College.  Prior to joining the East Windsor Police Department, Officer Lyons worked as a Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer with Point Pleasant Beach Police Department.  

Police Officer Andrew F. Smith, who will be assigned to Uniform Services, graduated from the Cape May County Police Academy in April 2022 and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies from Montclair State University.   Prior to joining the East Windsor Police Department, Officer Smith worked as a Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer with the North Wildwood Police Department.  

East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to (from left to right) new Police Lieutenant Matthew Oehling, new Police Sergeant Robert Davison, new Police Officer Chelsea M. Lyons and new Police Officer Andrew F. Smith in a ceremony attended by Chief of Police Jason Hart (right), elected officials and other police officers.