11 Officers Promoted In South Brunswick Police Department

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — The South Brunswick Police Department recently promoted 11 officers to fill vacancies from retirement. The promotions would also “increase command supervision,” the department said.

“We are always focused on improving our department. These positions give us increased oversight and will improve the level of service we can provide,” said Chief Raymond Hayducka said.

“I have the full confidence in the men and woman I have promoted that they will meet the ever-changing challenges we face as a community and department. These promotions and expanded supervision would not have been possible with the support of the Mayor and Council. In these challenging times, our elected leaders have supported every initiative to improve our department.”

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The ceremony was attended by the officers and their families. One officer was promoted to captain, five to lieutenant and five to the post of sergeants.

Here are the promotions:

Captain

• Scott H. Reeves a 27-year veteran of the department was promoted to Captain. He previously served the department as the Deputy Command of the Emergency Response Team, Supervising Firearms Instructor, Field Training Officer, Department Armorer, and as an Evidence Technician. He holds a Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickenson University.

Lieutenants

• Tara Jairdullo a 24-year veteran of the department was promoted to Lieutenant. She is currently the supervisor in the Community Policing and School Resource Officers Bureau. Jairdullo previously served 20 years in patrol as an officer and supervisor. She holds a Master’s Degree from Seton Hall University. She created and oversaw the Citizen Police Academy for the past six years and has earned numerous commendations for her work with youth, domestic violence victims, and school-based programs.
• Robert Jairdullo who previously served as a Patrolman, School Resource Officer, and Sergeant in Patrol was promoted. He is a 20-year veteran and is currently one of the department Physical Training Instructors and has served as a Firearms Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, and Domestic Violence Liaison in the past. He holds a Master’s Degree from the University of California.
• Michael Pellino is a 20-year veteran and has served in patrol and investigations. He has been a Field Training Officer, Evidence Technician, and Field Training Detective. He is also the recipient of a Life-Saving Medal and 5 Excellent Service Medals. Pellino holds a Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
• Mike Kuchma has served as a sergeant in patrol for the past 8 years. He is an 18-year veteran, serving as a field training sergeant, detective, and bike officer. He is the supervisor of the South Brunswick Police Honor Guard. He holds a Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
• Also promoted to the rank of lieutenant was Frank Mongalieri, a 24-year law enforcement veteran. He has served as a patrol sergeant, patrol officer, field training officer, a gang intelligence liaison, motorcycle officer and as a traffic crash re-constructionist in the Traffic Safety Bureau. He is the longest-serving member of the South Brunswick Police motorcycle unit. Mongalieri has served as the vice president for both the Middlesex County Traffic Officers Association and PBA Local 166 and is currently the Vice President of FOP Lodge 51.

Sergeants

• Matthew Skolsky, a 14-year veteran of the South Brunswick Police Department was promoted to sergeant. He was most recently assigned as a Detective in the Investigations Division and previously served as a Field Training Officer. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Boston University. He received over a dozen awards and letters of commendation including a Life-Saving Medal.
• Timothy Hoover has served as both a detective and patrolman and is a 10-year veteran of the department. He is a Drug Recognition Expert, Field Training Officer, Evidence Technician, and member of the Honor Guard. He holds a Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
• George Vit has been a Drug Recognition Expert, Field Training Officer, TASER operator and a 15-year veteran of the department. He is on the International Association of Chief of Police (IACP) technology committee. Vit implemented the department’s Body Worn Camera program and has an MBA in Management of Technology from the New Jersey Institute of Technology.
• Michael Urstadt has been a patrol officer, field training officer, firearms instructor, and Master Instructor for the Attorney General’s Resiliency Program. He’s a 15-year veteran of the department and holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Adelphi University.
• William Beard has served as a patrol officer, evidence technician, and accident reconstructionist in the Traffic Safety Bureau. During his career, he received multiple awards for honorable service for his efforts in the Traffic Bureau and Patrol Division. Beard is a 9-year veteran of the department.

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