Bridgewater Swears In 3 New Officers To Police Force

BRIDGEWATER, NJ ? Mayor Matthew Moench and Police Chief John Mitzak swore in three new police officers to serve on the Bridgewater Police Department during the April 20 Council meeting.

"We are excited to have you and it's an honor for me to be able to swear you in tonight to serve our community, to protect our families here in Bridgewater. It's a debt we will never be able to repay to you and to the other men and women in the Bridgewater Police Department," said Moench.

The officers included Nicholas Bradshaw, Nick McLaren, and Joshua Sherman.

Prior to the oath, Mitzak shared a little bit of background on each of the officers.

Bradshaw previously worked for the Camden County Police Department for the past 1.5 years.

"I am sure his experience in Camden County has prepared him for his new position in Bridgewater. I hope what you had to deal with in your 1.5 years in Camden, you won?t have to deal with in your 28 years in Bridgewater," said Mitzak.

Bradshaw was born in Brick and lives in South Jersey. He followed in his father's footsteps by enlisting in the military. Bradshaw's father was killed by a roadside bomb in Iraq.

He has an Associate Arts Degree from Brickdale Community College.

"He is described as a hard-working person and acts like a friend to anyone," said Mitak.

Sherman was born in New Brunswick and now lives in north jersey. He earned his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Delaware where he was on the dean's list.

"He loves working out, sports journalism, and playing the guitar," said Mitzak who added that he "comes from a great family, and has a good head on his shoulders."

MaLaren was born in Albania and became a US citizen in 2007. His father was the police chief in Albania and he wanted to follow in his father's footsteps

"Once you meet Nick you will be impressed with his positive attitude and love for this country and our police department," said Mitzak.

McLaren has an associate's degree in Science and Criminal Justice from Bergen County Community College and a bachelor of science from Rutgers where he was on the deans list.

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