Crime & Safety
Manchester Police Promote Officer To Sergeant
Sgt. Joseph Fusaro has been with the Manchester force since 2007.
MANCHESTER, NJ — The Manchester Township Police Department promoted one of its officers to sergeant at a ceremony on Wednesday at Town Hall, the department announced.
Officer David Fusaro, an 11-year member of the Manchester force, was promoted to sergeant during the Oct. 3 ceremony. Mayor Kenneth Palmer administered the oath to Fusaro before his family, including his father, Councilman Samuel Fusaro, and police personnel including Chief Lisa Parker. Fusaro was promoted to fill a vacancy that resulted from a recent retirement.
"Attaining the rank of sergeant takes an incredible amount of dedication and sacrifice, not only for the officer undergoing this rigorous testing process, but also their family," Parker said. "Over his years of decorated service, Sgt. Fusaro has repeatedly demonstrated his commitment to our community, its residents and his fellow officers."
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Fusaro began his law enforcement career in 2004 with the Seaside Heights Police Department. He was hired by the Manchester Township Police Department in 2007 and was selected for the Investigations Bureau in 2015 "due to his exemplary work," Lt. Vincent Manco said in a news release on the promotion.
Fusaro also has served as a field training officer, domestic violence county liaison, firearms instructor, and Megan’s Law liaison, among other positions. He also co-founded the Elite Law Enforcement Fitness Challenge, which has raised nearly $20,000 for charity.
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"This proud day would not be possible without the continued support of Mayor Palmer and the Township Council. I can say with sincerity and appreciation that their support makes all of this possible," Parker said.
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Lt. Vincent Manco, Capt. Todd Malland, , Sgt. David Fusaro, Chief Lisa Parker, Lt. James Sharkey, Lt. James Komsa after Fusaro took the oath as he was promoted to sergeant. Photo provided by Manchester Township Police
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