Freehold Borough Welcomes Newest Police Officer

FREEHOLD BOROUGH, NJ — Freehold Borough recently welcomed its newest police officer during a swearing-in ceremony held on Monday evening.

During a regular meeting of the Mayor & Council at 6:30 p.m., Officer Yovani Lopez was sworn in to the Freehold Borough Police Department by Mayor Kevin Kane.

Yovani was joined by his family and fellow police officers as he took the Oath of Office in Borough Hall.

“It’s a proud moment tonight for the Freehold Borough Police Department as we swear in the 122nd officer in the history of our department, Yovani Lopez,” Chief Christopher Colaner said during the ceremony.

“About a year ago, I met Yovani, and we kept in touch,” Colaner continued. “He strived to become a police officer, which led him to the Atlantic County police training center...he’s now the 31st police officer on our department, a resident of our township, and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps.”

According to Colaner, currently 22.5% of their workforce is made up of U.S. military veterans.

After Lopez served in the U.S. Marine Corps, he attended the Atlantic County Police Academy before joining the Freehold Borough Police Department.

“We look forward to Yovani having a great, safe career, and we welcome his family now to our family,” Colaner said.

In an online post, Freehold Borough and the Freehold Borough Police Department welcomed Lopez as their newest police officer.

“We are honored to have such a dedicated and distinguished individual join our Police Department,” borough officials said. “We wish Patrolman Lopez continued success as he begins his service to our community.”

To see a full recording of Monday night’s meeting, you can watch via the link below: