Green Brook Honors Officers For Lifesaving Work

GREEN BROOK, NJ — One new officer was hired and many others were issued commendation awards for exceptional acts performed over the past year during the Monday night Green Brook Township Committee Meeting.

Mayor Patrick Boccio performed a swearing-in ceremony for the department’s newest member, Officer Anthony Domanoski, who joins the Green Brook Police Department after earning a degree in Criminal Justice from Ocean County College and graduating from the Monmouth County Police Academy.

Prior to serving in Green Brook, Domanoski served with the Allenhurst and Manalapan Police Departments as a Class II officer.

The annual Green Brook Police Department Awards Ceremony was then led by Chief G. Christopher Kurz.

“This ceremony is to recognize officers who’ve performed exceptional acts beyond the regular call of duty during the past year," Kurz said. "Though I'm proud to say our officers continually strive to provide a high level of service for our community, there are times when the unexpected occurs and the officers are challenged to perform acts that save lives or otherwise keep people safe.”

The awards were then presented in order of occurrence as follows:

Sergeant Gregory Victor, Detective Gary Maurer, Officer Randy Stratton and Officer Kevin O’Connor each received a Life Saving Award for their actions on Dec. 22, 2016 in saving the life of
a male suffering from an opioid overdose, during which cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed
and Naloxone Hydrochloride was administered.

Officer Jonathan Camp received a Letter of Commendation for his actions on April 1 resulting in the arrest of a male suspect for possession and distribution of controlled dangerous substance.

Officer Timothy Stringer and Officer Vincent Luberto each received a Life Saving Award for their actions on May 21 in saving the life of a female involved in a motor vehicle accident, during which cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed and Naloxone Hydrochloride was administered.

Officer Kevin O’Connor and Officer Michael Kula each received an Honorable Service Award for their actions on July 15 resulting in the apprehension of a male suspect wanted for multiple automobile thefts in surrounding jurisdictions.

Sergeant Daniel Lanzafama, Officer Christopher Auriano and Officer Randy Stratton each received a Life Saving Award for their actions on Aug. 27 in saving the life of an unresponsive male, during which rescue breathing and Naloxone Hydrochloride were administered.

Sergeant Gregory Victor and Officer Christopher Dill each received a Life Saving Award for their actions on Sept. 2 in saving the life of an unresponsive male, during which rescue breathing and Naloxone Hydrochloride were administered.

Officer Anthony Pepe, Officer Jonathan Camp and Officer Matthew Torbik each received a Life Saving Award for their actions on Sept. 30 in saving the life of an unresponsive male, during which rescue breathing and Naloxone Hydrochloride were administered.

Upon conclusion of the ceremony, Kurz thanked the Township Committee and all in attendance for taking the time to be a part of recognizing the officers for their outstanding work performed during the year.

(Images via Green Brook Police Department)

Photo 1 - Officer Anthony Domanoski being sworn in by Mayor Patrick Boccio

Photo 2 - Detective Gary Maurer, Officer Randy Stratton, Officer Kevin O'Connor and Sergeant Gregory Victor receiving Life Saving Awards from Chief Kurz

Photo 3 - Officer Jonathan Camp receiving a Letter of Commendation

Photo 4 - Officer Kevin O'Connor and Officer Michael Kula receiving Honorable Service Awards

Photo 5 - Officer Randy Stratton, Officer Christopher Auriano and Sergeant Daniel Lanzafama receiving Life Saving Awards from Chief Kurz

Photo 6 - Sergeant Gregory Victor and Officer Christopher Dill receiving Life Saving Awards

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