New Police Sergeant Sworn In At Mendham Committee Meeting  

MENDHAM, NJ — A promotion for a Mendham Township police officer became official at the Monday evening committee meeting, as Mayor Nick Monaghan administered the formal oath of office.

At the start of the committee meeting, Officer Robert Kalweit was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.

Kalweit was born and raised in Mendham and first joined the local police department in 2013 as a full-time police officer. "It's a hometown boy… I think everyone that's as old as I am has known him since he was small. I'm just really happy and proud for him and his family and for everything that he has accomplished," Monaghan said.

The Mendham Township Police Department said that Kalweit is always active in the community, whether he is on patrol, responding to calls, being nearly always present, or planning one of the department's many community or educational events.

"It's crazy going to school in this room and now getting sworn in here, so I want to thank my parents for the support, my brother and my wonderful girlfriend for helping me study this whole time... I thank the town committee for this opportunity and I am looking forward to this new position," Kalweit said.

Kalweit was previously recognized as a "Top Cop" for Morris County by Mothers Against Drunk Driving in 2017 for his work in driving while intoxicated law enforcement.

The Mendham Township Police was founded in 1956, and according to the township website, currently consists of 15 police officers with one full-time secretary.