SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Police Chief Raymond Hayducka announced the promotion of three officers within the South Brunswick Police Department: Raymond McCarthy to lieutenant and Gagan Chopra and Monica Posteraro to sergeant.
McCarthy, a 13-year department veteran, currently serves as the domestic violence liaison, domestic violence response team coordinator, and member of the Elderly Abuse and Exploitation Task Force. He earned the highest score on the most recent lieutenant's exam and has held assignments in the patrol division, including field training officer. He holds a bachelor's degree from Rowan University and a master's degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology.
Chopra, a 16-year veteran, is currently a patrolman first class. Over the course of his career he has served as a field training officer, evidence technician, Alcotest operator, and emergency vehicle operations instructor. He holds a bachelor's degree from Kean University and a master's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Posteraro, a 23-year department veteran, has spent the past 11 years in the Detective Bureau, including three years as a task force officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration. She has also served as a patrol officer and public safety telecommunicator, and held roles as a field training officer, evidence technician, humane law enforcement officer, and task force officer with the Middlesex County Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. She holds an associate's degree from DeVry University and will be assigned as a patrol division supervisor.
Chief Hayducka congratulated all three officers on their promotions and continued dedication to the South Brunswick community.
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