New Police Sergeant Takes Oath Of Office In East Windsor

EAST WINDSOR, NJ - Police officer Troy McWhorter was recently promoted to the rank of Sergeant, filling an existing vacancy in the department.

Mayor Janice S. Mironov recently administered the oath of office to McWhorter at a ceremony.

“This is an exciting evening for East Windsor Township and our Police Department, and especially for Sergeant McWhorter who is an experienced and accomplished officer who has worked hard to earn this promotion," Mironov said. "We all congratulate the promoted officer on this professional recognition and his continued service to our Township."

McWhorter was hired in September 2005, and served in Uniform Services as a Field Training Officer, Primary and Secondary Officer-in-Charge, and as a Detective in Investigative Services. he is now assigned as a platoon supervisor in Uniform Services.

McWhorter is also the departmental Firearms Instructor and part-time Instructor at the Mercer County Police Academy.

During his career, McWhorter has received several awards and recognitions, including two Unit Citation Medals and two Life-Saving medals. In 2010, McWhorter received a Samaritan Award and was recognized as the Officer of the Year.

McWhorter has a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Administration of Justice from Salve Regina University.

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