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2025 Swearing-in

The North Hanover Township Committee along with Chief of Police Richard Mellor would like to extend their sincerest congratulations and well-wishes to newly appointed Police Corporals Victor Santiago, Michael Liming and Ryan Picou. They would also like to welcome Officer Devin Duff and Officer Shawn Kohn as full-time officers to serve the community.


From left to right: Officer Devin Duff, Corporal Michael Liming, Corporal Victor Santiago,
Chief of Police Richard Mellor, Corporal Ryan Picou and Officer Shawn Kohn.

The September 4th Township Committee meeting was filled with family and friends as each officer was administered their Oath of Allegiance by Mayor Ronald DeBaecke, Jr. The swearing-in of Officer Duff was a full-circle moment as his father, retired Chief of Police, Robert Duff, held the Bible and stood with his son. Deputy Mayor Christopher Doyle thanked not only the officers for their hard work and dedication to the community, but also their families for the quiet sacrifice they make every day to support their officer.


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The Township Committee and Chief Mellor are confident that the newly appointed Corporals will continue to set an example of leadership amongst the Department. The commitment to integrity and community service will make these new roles and hires a valuable addition to the North Hanover Township Police Department.


From left to right: Committeeman Benjamin Palombi, Deputy Mayor Christopher Doyle, Mayor Ronald DeBaecke, Jr.,
Officer Devin Duff, Corporal Michael Liming, Corporal Victor Santiago, Chief of Police Richard Mellor, Corporal Ryan Picou,
Committeeman John Giberson, Officer Shawn Kohn and Committeeman David Forsyth, Jr.