First Female Police Sergeant Named in South Brunswick

South Brunswick, NJ - South Brunswick Police Department named its first female police sergeant in a ceremony Monday afternoon.

Chief Raymond Hayducka promoted Tara Jairdullo to the rank of sergeant. Jairdullo is a 19-year veteran of the police department, having served in patrol, community policing and support services. In her career she served five years as Domestic Violence liaison and reestablished the Domestic Violence Response Team.

“Tara has received 33 letters of commendation, many the result of her strong community policing efforts. Time and time again, I hear from residents thanking Tara for her calm and professional handling of a case," Chief Hayducka said in the ceremony.

She has served as the department liaison to the South Brunswick Community Response Team.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from The College of New Jersey. She is married to fellow South Brunswick Police Officer Robert Jairdullo. They have five children and live in the Kendall Park section of the Township.