Atlantic City, NJ, Police Department Needs This New Leadership (Photos)

Atlantic City, New Jersey Police Chief Jim Sarkos has announced much-needed promotions within the Atlantic City Police Department.

Atlantic City Police Chief Jim Sarkos

Jim Sarkos has been an excellent chief, under less than ideal circumstances.

Even before the advent of casino gaming in 1978, Atlantic City had more than 400 sworn police officers.

The number today has dipped below 300. Still, under Sarkos’ leadership … the Atlantic City Police Department is getting the job done.

Deserved Atlantic City Police Department Promotions

From left-to-right (above), Deputy Chief Christian Garofalo, Police Chief Jim Sarkos, Sergeant Christopher Smith, Sergeant Lauren Downey, Deputy Chief Andrew Leonard, Civilian Public Safety Director Sean Riggin.

Smith & Downey

Sergeant’s Smith and Downey are shown above being sworn-in as new Sergeant of Police in Atlantic City.

Retired Police Officer Jimmy Bower

Shown above is retired police officer Jimmy Bower is being sworn-in by Atlantic City Police Chief Jim Sarkos as a Special Law Enforcement Officer, who is being assigned to the Atlantic City Municipal Court.

About All 3 Promotions, The Atlantic City Police Department Said:

The Atlantic City Police Department announces the promotion of Officers Christopher Smith and Lauren Downey to the rank of Sergeant, along with the swearing-in of retired ACPD Officer Jimmy Bower as a Special Law Enforcement Officer assigned to the Atlantic City Municipal Court, set the Atlantic City Police Department.

Here They Are:

Sergeant Christopher Smith

• Sergeant Smith has been with the Atlantic City Police Department since 2007.

Sergeant Lauren Downey

• Sergeant Downey has been with the Atlantic City Police Department since 2001.

Special Law Enforcement Officer Jimmy Bower

• Retired ACPD Officer Jimmy Bower was sworn in as a Special Law Enforcement Officer (SLEO). He will be assigned to the Atlantic City Municipal Court.

SOURCE: Matt Duffy, Atlantic City Police Department.