Police Chief Named, Officer Promotions Made In Wall

WALL, NJ — Two retirements of long-serving leaders in the Wall Township Police Department have prompted several changes of rank, including naming Lt. Sean O’Halloran as chief of police.

Chief Kenneth Brown Jr. retired effective Aug. 1 after 25 years of service, including five as chief. And Capt. Greg Carpino also retired, having served over 25 years, the department said.

The 66-person police force has moved up its existing members into the new ranks, and has recently filled new patrol positions to keep the force at full strength, said Capt. Chad Clark, now also responsible for public information for the department.

The Township Committee had a widely attended meeting Sept. 28, with local and county officials, and police chiefs and retired chiefs in attendance, as well as families of the officers and the public.

To applause, Brown accepted the gift of a watch and thanked the town, his family and his staff for an "unbelievable career." He noted the countless hours his force has put in and its support for him. And he congratulated those being sworn in to the new positions.

O'Halloran, who grew up in Wall, said "I love Wall Township." He was "humbled and honored" he said, to be named to the position of chief, and he recognized many figures in law enforcement who mentored him along the way in Wall and elsewhere. And he said he would build upon his predecessor's work and support his staff in excellence and in encouraging a family like environment.

The department identified all those in the new positions and provided background on the officers, showing all have served many years on the force - and some have many family connections to policing in Wall and elsewhere. The Township Committee approved salaries for the new positions effective Sept. 29 and all the officers were sworn in Sept. 28:

Chief Sean O'Halloran has served for 21 years with the Wall Township Police Department, and before that served in the Spring Lake and Spring Lake Heights Police Departments. Salary: $220,082.49.

From Wall, he is a graduate of Wall High School. He also has served on the Wall Township Planning Board and Recreation Advisory Committee. nmHe served in the patrol division, traffic unit, detective bureau, Special Response Team, Quality of Life and administration.

O'Halloran has a bachelor's degree and master's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison; is a graduate of the New Jersey Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy; and a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va., Session 282.

O'Halloran announced the following promotions:

Capt. Michael Hurden, promoted from lieutenant, served 16 years with the Wall Township Police Department, having prior service with the Spring Lake and Bradley Beach Police Departments. Salary: $181,197.13.

Hurden is a fourth-generation police officer. His father Michael Sr. is a retired detective sergeant with the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. His grandfather Russell Jr. is a retired chief of police in the Spring Lake Police Department, and his great-grandfather Russell Sr. is a retired chief of police in the Spring Lake Police Department.

He has served Wall Township in the roles of OEM deputy coordinator, Monmouth County Rapid Deployment Force Commander, patrol division, detective bureau, Quality of Life and the Professional Responsibilities Unit.

He is from Wall and is a graduate of Wall Township High School. He has a bachelor's degree from Moravian University, Pennsylvania, and a master's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is a graduate of the New Jersey Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy.

Capt. Chad Clark, promoted from lieutenant, served 22 years with the Wall Township Police Department. Salary: $181,197.13.

Clark’s brother Jason was a Wall Township Police officer and retired detective lieutenant for the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. His nephew Travis was recently sworn in as an Assistant Monmouth County Prosecutor.

Clark served Wall Township in the roles of team leader with the Monmouth County Serious Collision Analysis Response Team, patrol division, administration, traffic, professional development, K9 unit, dive team and detective bureau.

From Manasquan, he is a graduate of Manasquan High School. Clark has a bachelor's degree and master's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and he is a graduate of the New Jersey Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy.

Lt. Steven Nash, promoted from sergeant, has served for 19 years with the Wall Township Police Department, previously serving the Spring Lake Heights Police Department. Salary: $168,555.48.

He has served in the patrol division, information systems, training, accreditation, supervising firearms instructor and administration.

From Jackson, Nash lives in Wall. He has a bachelor's degree from Rider University, Lawrence Township.

Lt. Miles Shanklin, promoted from sergeant, has served for 15 years in the Wall Township Police Department in the patrol division, detective division and administration. Salary: $168,555.48.

From Wall, he is a graduate of Wall High School and has a bachelor's degree from the College of New Jersey, Ewing.

Sgt. Vincent Reinecke, promoted from the patrol division, has served for 10 years with the Wall Township Police Department, and previously with the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department. Salary: $146,569.99.

He has served in the Monmouth County Emergency Response Team, patrol division and detective bureau.

Reinecke is from Toms River and lives in Wall. He has a bachelor's degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Sgt. Chris Mason was promoted from detective and has served eight years with the Wall Township Police Department, and previously in the Avon Police Department. Salary: $146,569.99 .

His father, Lonnie, retired as a detective with the Monmouth County Prosecutors Office; his brother Joe is a detective with the Matawan Police Department and his other brother Brian is a patrolman with the Colts Neck Police Department.

He has served in the patrol division, Quality of Life Unit, detective bureau and the Rapid Deployment Force.

He is from Avon and has a bachelor's degree from New Jersey City University, Jersey City.