Published on May 23, 2012

East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov administers oath of office to newly promoted Police Sergeant Eric Lion, who is filling an open vacant Township Sergeant position.

Sergeant Eric Lion, who began his employment with the East Windsor Township Police Department on January 3, 1995, graduated from the Burlington County Police Academy in August of 1994. He formerly served in the United States Air Force for over eight years being stationed in Ramstein Air Base in Germany as well as McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey. He has earned an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Ashworth College, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Walden University.

During his years of service in East Windsor, Sergeant Lion has served in Uniform Services as a Patrol Officer, Field Training Officer and Officer-in-Charge. In June 2006, he was assigned to Investigative Services where he has been serving as a Detective. During his career, Sergeant Lion has been awarded three Honorable Service Medals, 15 Year Department Honorable Service Medal, Unit Citation Medal, Educational Achievement Medal, and has received numerous letters of recognition.

Sergeant Lion will be assigned as a Platoon Supervisor in Uniform Services.

East Windsor Township Mayor Janice Mironov administered the oath to new East Windsor Township Police Sergeant Eric Lion. Pictured (from left to right) are: East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov; Police Sergeant Eric Lion and his wife Tonia Lion.