Matthew r. Nazzaro appointed as new police chief in cranford

Cranford, NJ – Matthew R. Nazzaro was sworn in as the twelfth Police Chief of the Cranford Police Department on Tuesday. The swearing-in ceremony took place with US Magistrate Judge Justin Quinn administering the Oath of Office.

In his acceptance speech, Chief Nazzaro commended the dedication of the Cranford Police Department’s personnel, emphasizing their role in maintaining the township as a safe and appealing place to live. He assured township residents of the high caliber of protection and service provided by the department.

Chief Nazzaro joined the department in June 2002 as a Communications Officer and became a Police Officer in December 2003. During his tenure, he has served in all divisions and held key positions, including Detective, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Captain before his promotion to Chief. He holds degrees in Public Administration from Kean University and has played significant roles such as School Resource Officer and Executive Director of the Cranford Police Athletic League.

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