PAPD Promotion and Swearing-In Ceremony 2026

The City of Perth Amboy held a Police Department promotion and swearing-in ceremony on February 20, 2026. The event honored newly appointed officers and those promoted within the department, including the historic promotion of the first female lieutenant of Dominican descent. Speakers emphasized the evolving role of policing, accountability, community trust, and the sacrifices made by officers and their families. While the meeting focused on ceremonial recognition and community leadership, no procurement, contracting, or budgetary matters were discussed.