Published on July 29, 2015

Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oaths of office to promoted police officers, new Lieutenant Jeffrey Dorrian and new Sergeant Jason Hart, to fill existing openings in the police department, in front of a packed room of police, support staff and family and friends at a recent Council meeting.

Mayor Janice Mironov stated prior to administering the oaths of office, “These promotions are a special day of celebration for the Township and the police department, providing an occasion to recognize and promote two dedicated, skilled and experienced police officers who have earned these opportunities. In East Windsor, police promotions are very competitive especially in light of the high caliber of officers, and these officers should be proud of this achievement in their careers.”

Police Lieutenant Jeffrey Dorrian, who was hired by East Windsor in February 1997, has served in Uniform Services as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, Secondary Officer in Charge and Primary Officer in Charge. In November 2007, Lieutenant Dorrian was assigned as a Detective to Investigative Services. Lieutenant Dorrian was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in June 2010, serving in Uniform Services. In July 2012 Lieutenant Dorrian was assigned to the Investigative Services where he has served as the Operations Supervisor for the past three years. During his career, he has received several recognitions, including an Honorable Service Medal, Life Saving Medal, and Educational Achievement Medal. Lieutenant Dorrian was recognized by the Attorney General for his part in an investigation which lead to the indictment of five individuals for gun trafficking. Lieutenant Dorrian graduated from Middlesex County Police Academy in 1995 and received a Bachelor’s Degree and Master of Administrative Science Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Sergeant Jason Hart, who joined the East Windsor Police Department in January 2004, graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in 2003 and previously was a Special Police Officer in the Borough of Seaside Park. He has served in Uniform Services as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer, and Secondary Officer in Charge. Sergeant Hart has been awarded the Life Saving Medal, the Samaritan Officer of the Year Award, two Unit Citation Medals, and Educational Achievement Medal. Sergeant Hart earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Albright College and a Master’s of Education degree from The College of New Jersey.

Mayor Mironov noted, “I congratulate the officers in their new positions and look forward to working with them as they continue in our tradition of excellence at the East Windsor Township Police Department.”

East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Mironov; newly promoted Police Sergeant Jason Hart; newly promoted Police Lieutenant Jeffrey Dorrian, and Police Chief Harry Marshall.