East Brunswick Has New Police Chief

For the first time in almost half a century, the East Brunswick police department has a chief.

Deputy Chief William Krause Jr., was promoted to the rank of chief on Thursday.

For the last 48 years, the department had been overseen by a public safety director, according to a news release. When sworn East Brunswick officers achieved that position, they were promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief/Director of Public Safety.

“It is my honor to promote Bill Krause to the position of Chief of Police,” Mayor David Stahl said in a prepared statement. “I am a firm believer in strong organizations, and the East Brunswick Police Department, as an institution, should be commanded by a Chief of Police. The men and women serving today, as well as those in the past, have earned that respect. Having worked closely with Deputy Chief Krause over the years, I know that he has earned my respect and the title as Chief. In this day where unfortunately too many elected officials have shown a lack of support for police officers, I felt it was important that here in East Brunswick, we respect them, and thank them for protecting and serving our residents every day in a professional and caring manner.”

According to that new release:

Krause had assumed command of the department in May of 2011 as deputy chief/director of public safety.

He has been on the force for 25 years, and has served in the patrol division, as a patrolman and sergeant, and in the investigative division as a sergeant.

As a lieutenant, he oversaw the Office of Professional Standards.

In 2010, he became a captain and was assigned to the Investigative/Administrative Division.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Thomas Edison State College and a master’s degree in Public Administration from City University.

Krause is also a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy, 237th Session.

He has also served as a firearms instructor and commander of the Hostage Negotiations Team.

Photo courtesy East Brunswick police