Published on January 29, 2020

Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oaths of office to promoted police officers, new Police Lieutenant Jason Hart, new Police Lieutenant Ryan Mattek, new Police Sergeant Scott Brown and new Police Sergeant Matthew Oehling, and new police officers Tyler M. Clark and Thomas J. Nicola, to fill existing openings in the police department, in front of a packed room of police, support staff, family and friends at a recent Council meeting.  

Mayor Mironov stated prior to administering the oaths of office, “This is an exciting evening for East Windsor Township and our Police Department, where we recognize the accomplishments and leadership of several outstanding officers in the department and welcome two new officers as well.  We have established very high standards and a rigorous hiring process for new officers, so we can ensure we have the very best police department in New Jersey.  We have brought on officers who are qualified, professional, caring and motivated to be part of a strong and effective team in East Windsor.  We also have the opportunity to recognize officers who have made their mark in the department and to promote them to new levels of leadership.  Tonight is a tremendous celebration for the Police Department and an opportunity to focus on the outstanding leadership and effective efforts of our East Windsor police.”

New Police Lieutenant Jason Hart, hired in January 2004, has served in Uniform Services including as a Field Training Officer and Secondary Officer-in-Charge, and in April 2011, he was assigned to Investigative Services as a Detective.  In July 2015, Officer Hart was promoted to Sergeant serving in Uniform Services as a Platoon Supervisor, Traffic Safety Unit Supervisor and Investigative Services Supervisor.  Lieutenant Hart also served as a defensive tactics instructor, evidence technician, firearms instructor, precision rifle operator, press information officer, humane law enforcement officer, child abduction team liaison, municipal counter terrorism coordinator and member of the Internal Affairs Unit.  During his career, Lieutenant Hart has received several recognitions including the Life Saving Medal, the Samaritan Officer of the Year Award, two Unit Citation Medals, several Awards of Merit and numerous Letters of Recognition from both his superior officers and members of the community.  Lieutenant Hart graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in May 2003, and received a Bachelor of Science degree from Albright College and a Master of Education from The College of New Jersey.  Lieutenant Hart is assigned as the Commander of Investigative Services. 

New Police Lieutenant Ryan Mattek, hired in September 2003, has served in Uniform Services including as a Field Training Officer, Secondary Officer-in-Charge and a Firearms Instructor, and in May 2011, he was assigned to Investigative Services as a Detective.  In December 2016, Officer Mattek was promoted to Sergeant serving in Uniform Services as a Platoon Supervisor, and thereafter in February 2019, he was assigned to Investigative Services where he has served as the Training Coordinator and Supervising Firearms Instructor.  During his career, Lieutenant Mattek has received several recognitions including the Meritorious Service Medal, Several Unit Citation medals, numerous Letters of Recognition, and was named the 2010 East Windsor Township Law and Public Safety Employee of the Year.  Lieutenant Mattek graduated from the Cape May County Police Academy in January 2002, and received his Bachelors and Masters degree in Administrative Science from Fairleigh Dickenson University.  Lieutenant Mattek is assigned as the Commander of Support Services. 

New Sergeant Scott Brown, hired in June 2000, has served in Uniform Services as a Field Training Officer, Secondary Officer-in-Charge and Primary Officer-in-Charge, and in August 2017, he was assigned to Investigative Services as a Detective. Sergeant Brown has been awarded two Unit Citation Awards, two Life Saving Awards, a Samaritan Award for Officer of the Year in 2006, several Awards of Merit and numerous Letters of Recognition.  Sergeant Brown graduated from the Burlington County Police Academy in June 1998, earned an Associate of Arts Degree from Burlington County College and is continuing his education at Farleigh Dickinson University.  Sergeant Brown is assigned as a Platoon Supervisor in Uniform Services.  

New Sergeant Matthew Oehling, hired in January 2006, has served in Uniform Services as a Field Training Officer, Traffic Safety Officer, Secondary Officer-in-Charge, Primary Officer-in-Charge and as a Firearms Instructor. Sergeant Oehling has been awarded two Unit Citation Awards, three Life Saving Awards, Field Training Officer Award, several Awards of Merit and numerous Letters of Recognition.  Sergeant Oehling graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in May 2005, and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in law and Justice from The College of New Jersey and a Master of Administrative Science Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  Sergeant Oehling is assigned as a Platoon Supervisor in Uniform Services.  

Police Officer Tyler M. Clark, who graduated from the Cape May County Police Academy in June 2018, obtained an Associate of Science degree from Mercer County Community College and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in National Security Services at New Jersey City University.  He previously worked as a Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer with the Sea Isle City Police Department and as a Class II Special Law Enforcement Officer and a fully certified Police Officer with the Lambertville Police Department prior to joining the East Windsor Police Department, and is assigned to the Uniform Services Division.

Police Officer Thomas Nicola, who grew up in East Windsor and graduated from East Windsor Regional School District Hightstown High School, graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy in May 2019 and has attended Mercer County Community College in pursuit of an Associate of Science degree.  Prior to joining the East Windsor Police Department, he worked as a Class I and a Class II Special Law Enforcement Office with the Bay Head Police Department and as a full time police officer with Montgomery Township Police Department.  Officer Nicola is assigned to the Uniform Services Division.

East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to two newly promoted Lieutenants, two newly promoted Sergeants, and two new police officers.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Sergeant Matthew Oehling;  Lieutenant Jason Hart;  Police Officer Thomas Nicola;  Police Officer Tyler Clark;  Chief of Police James A. Geary;  Lieutenant Ryan Mattek, and Sergeant Scott Brown.

East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to two newly promoted Lieutenants and two newly promoted Sergeants.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Lieutenant Jason Hart;  Lieutenant Ryan Mattek;  Sergeant Scott Brown;  Sergeant Matthew Oehling, and Chief of Police James A. Geary.

East Windsor Township Mayor Janice S. Mironov administered the oath of office to two new police officers.  Pictured (from left to right) are:   Mayor Janice S. Mironov;  Police Officer Thomas Nicola;  Police Officer Tyler Clark, and Chief of Police James A. Geary