New Provisional Police Chief Appointed In Lawrence Township

LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ - Lawrence Township on Friday announced the appointment of Lt. Christopher M. Longo as the Police Chief for the Lawrence Township Police Department.

Longo’s appointment is currently provisional until further notice. He will take over from Chief Brian Caloiaro who is retiring.

Longo has over 22 years of law enforcement and leadership experience with the Lawrence Township Police Department. He began his career in 1999, and rose through the ranks to a supervisory role in 2008, and held a variety of departmental positions.

“Chris has my full confidence, trust, and support as he takes on this challenging role within the department,” Municipal Manager Kevin P. Nerwinski said in a statement. “His training and experience in law enforcement, respect of his officers, and deep roots within our community provide a strong foundation for him to successfully guide the department through the transitional period with the retirement of Chief Brian Caloiaro.”

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