LACEY – A 16-year veteran of the Township Police Department was recently promoted to the rank of sergeant. Officer Michael Verwey received his new stripes during a Township Council meeting.
Sgt. Verwey graduated from Donovan Catholic High School and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
The new sergeant was hired by the Lacey Police Department in 2013 after working prior for both the Medford and Burlington City Police Departments. He has been assigned to the Patrol Division for the past seven years and has received various commendations throughout his career.
Verwey holds the position of Field Training Officer (FTO), is a member for the Ocean County Regional SWAT team, and a member of the Fatal Accident Support Team. Sergeant Verwey is known for being proactive, especially in the field of DUI enforcement.
The officer is a past recipient of both the Kimberley Smith Ames DWI Prevention Award and the Jason Marles DWI Award.
Police Chief Michael C. DiBella said, “like all of our officers, Sergeant Verwey is committed and dedicated to protecting the residents of Lacey Township and we could not be more proud of him. I would also like to thank his family who supported him throughout his career, and especially during the testing process.”
“Sergeant Verwey will be assigned as a supervisor in the Patrol Division. Congratulations on your promotion Sergeant Verwey, well deserved,” the chief added.
This promotion replaces a patrol sergeant position vacated earlier this year by the retirement of Sgt. Michael Eden. “I would like to thank the members of the governing body for supporting this sergeant promotion,” Chief DiBella added.
