Police Bios

Chief of Police: Brian K. Gibbons began his career as a Police Officer with the City of Orange Police Department in 1999. Assignments included the Patrol Division, Emergency Services Unit, Field Training Unit and PBA President. In September 2002 he continued his career in patrol with the Chatham Borough Police Department. He was reassigned to the Accreditation Unit as Assistant Accreditation Manager in 2005 where he assisted the agency in achieving CALEA International Accreditation. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2007, Lieutenant/Executive Officer in 2010, Captain in 2015 and Chief of Police in 2018. Chief Gibbons has held various titles including Accreditation Manager, Assistant Accreditation Manager, Field Training Officer, Patrol Supervisor, Training/Community Services Unit Supervisor, Emergency Services Unit Team Member/Crisis Negotiator/Commander, and Internal Affairs Commander. He currently oversees the day-to-day operations of the entire agency.

Chief Gibbons completed his Associate of Science Degree, with honors, from Essex County College and his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Administrative Science Degrees from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Furthermore, he holds post graduate certifications from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Emergency Management Administration and Administrative Science. Additionally, he is a NJ State Certified Public Manager (CPM); Police Training Commission (PTC) certified police academy instructor - teaching criminal law, environmental crimes and Alcohol Beverage Control Act - at the Morris County Police Academy. He was a NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP) instructor and Certified Accreditation Assessor. He is a graduate of the NJSACOP Police Executive Institute and holds their coveted Certified Eligible Law Enforcement Executive credential (C-ELEE). He was recently awarded the NJSACOP Accredited Command Executive certification. He sat on the Board of Directors for the NJ Public Safety Accreditation Coalition and served as the Chief Financial Officer for nearly a decade.

 

 

Executive Officer: Captain Ralph Colatrella began his law enforcement career as a Patrolman with the City of Orange Police Department in 1999. He was hired by the Chatham Borough Police Department in 2003 and was assigned to the Patrol Division. Officer Colatrella earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Bellevue University.  In April of 2009, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and remained in the Patrol Division as a Patrol Sergeant responsible for supervising a patrol squad.  In December of 2011, Sergeant Colatrella was assigned to the Support Services Section where he is responsible for supervision of the Detective Bureau, Traffic Safety Unit, Community Services and Training Unit, as well as the Parking Enforcement Unit and School Guards.

In February of 2017, Sergeant Colatrella was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and was responsible for supervising the Patrol Division and Internal Affairs. In September of 2022, Lt. Colatrella was promoted to the rank of Captain and currently serves as the Executive Officer of the Police Department.

 

 

 

 

 

Sgt. Daryle Kelly was hired by the Borough of Chatham as a Police Officer in April of 2001. He had previously served with the New Jersey Transit Police Department from 1996 until his appointment to the Chatham Borough Police Department where he had attained the rank of Sergeant and had been a Field Training Officer. In 2003, he was selected as an Officer In Charge (O.I.C.) for his shift within the Department and began formulating the Borough’s Field Training Officer (F.T.O.) Program. In September of 2003, the formal F.T.O. program was launched within the Department with the two newly hired Officers. In 2004, he was selected to become a part of the newly formed Emergency Services Unit. He was sent to Ithaca, NY for formal training in SWAT I and followed that up the following year by attending the SWAT II training. Sergeant Kelly has participated in the service of several high risk warrants and other mutual aid deployments. He has also attended Accident Investigating I, Accident Investigation II and Vehicle Dynamics courses which certifies him to conduct accident investigations involving serious motor vehicle crashes. In December of 2009, he successfully completed the Firearms Instructor course administered at the Morris County Police Academy. He is currently assigned to the Patrol Division as a Patrol Sergeant responsible for supervising a patrol squad. Sergeant Kelly earned a Master’s Degree from Seton Hall University.

 

 

 

 

Sgt. Jayson Cittrich began his Law Enforcement career as a police dispatcher with the Chatham Borough Police Department in 1996 and served in that capacity through 2001. In 2002, he was appointed as a Patrol Officer and attended Morris County Police Academy’s 59^th Basic Police Class where he received the academy’s academic achievement award for graduating top of his class academically.  Upon graduating he was assigned to the Patrol Division where he served until 2010.

In 2010, Officer Cittrich was appointed to the position of Community Services and Training Officer and reassigned to the Community Services and Training Unit, where he served until 2012. As part of his responsibilities and duties with the unit, Officer Cittrich was a D.A.R.E. instructor, conducted security assessments of all the schools in the Borough, and in collaboration with the School District, developed and implemented school emergency protocols and procedures. Also, during this period Officer Cittrich served as the PBA president.

 In 2012, Officer Cittrich was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and returned to the Patrol Division as a Patrol Sergeant responsible for supervising a patrol squad where he currently serves.

Between 2004 and 2011, Sergeant Cittrich served as the Team Leader for the Emergency Services Unit. In this role, he was responsible for all coordination and mobilizations of the team, as well as coordination of training and training records management. He has also served as the physical fitness assessor for the unit and worked tirelessly to maintain a professional and dedicated emergency response team. Sergeant Cittrich earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Sociology from William Paterson University and a Master of Science with a major in Homeland and Cybersecurity Administration from Fairleigh Dickinson University.  P/O. Cittrich is a member of Omicron Sigma Sigma, an Academic and Professional Honor Society for Homeland Security Disciplines

 

 

 

Lieutenant Richard (Rick) Jaremba started his Law Enforcement career in the United States Air Force where he served as a K-9 Handler in Fairbanks, Alaska.He then transferred into the United States Marine Corps where he served as a Second Lieutenant, Provisional Platoon Commander. 

In 2006, he earned his Police Training Certification from the Passaic County Police Academy. Upon graduation, he accepted a position as a Sheriff’s Officer with the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Department where he remained until 2007. In September of 2007, he accepted a position with the Chatham Borough Police Department as a Patrol Officer and was assigned to the Patrol Division. 

In 2011, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and remained in the Patrol Division as a Patrol Sergeant responsible for supervising a patrol squad.  Sergeant Jaremba supervised a patrol squad for 7 years until he was appointed as the Support Services Sergeant in 2019. 

Sergeant Jaremba managed the Support Services Division which included the Traffic Safety Section, Detective Section, Community Services and Training Section, Parking Unit, and school guards.  Sergeant Jaremba was promoted to Lieutenant in 2022 and is the Support Services Division Commander. 

Lieutenant Jaremba is currently in his 23rd year. 

 

Lieutenant Daniel Walsh began his Law Enforcement career when he graduated with the 67^th Basic Police Class from the Morris County Police Academy in 2006.  He was assigned to the Patrol Division from May 2006 to November 2011 as a Patrolman as well as an Officer in Charge (O.I.C.).  In August 2007, he was selected to serve as an entry team member of the departments Emergency Services Unit.  He completed National Tactical Officers Association Basic and Advanced SWAT courses and served the Emergency Services Unit through 2011.  In November 2011, he was assigned to the departments Detective Section as a Detective and was responsible for investigating criminal matters.  As a Detective he was assigned to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office Special Enforcement Unit where he assisted in multi-jurisdictional narcotic investigations.  In April 2019, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant where he was responsible for supervising a patrol squad.  In November 2022, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant where he currently serves as the Patrol Division Commander.

Lieutenant Walsh earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Studies from Montclair State University.  He also currently serves as the departments Range Master and is a certified Firearm’s Instructor, Assault Rifle Instructor, Sub-Gun Instructor, CED Instructor and PR-24 Instructor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sgt. Wayne Shivers began his career in law enforcement in 2007 with the Hudson County Sheriff's Office. In 2009, Sgt. Shivers was hired by the Kearny Police Department, where he served in the patrol division until 2012. In 2012, Sgt. Shivers was hired by the Chatham Borough Police Department. While assigned to the patrol division, he was a Field Training Officer and served as the PBA President. In April 2019, Sgt. Shivers was promoted to Sergeant, where he currently serves as a Patrol Sergeant in the Patrol Division. Sgt. Shivers is currently an instructor at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy, where he teaches the recruits Arrest, Search, and Seizure and Defensive Tactics. Additionally, Sgt. Shivers is the departmental in-service training instructor in Defensive Tactics and provides legal updates. Sgt. Shivers is also a certified OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) spray instructor.

Sgt. Shivers earned his Bachelor's Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeffrey Battiloro began his Law Enforcement career as a police dispatcher with the Westfield Police Department. In December 1998, he was appointed as a Patrol Officer with the Chatham Borough Police Department and was assigned to the Patrol Division where he served until December 2008.

In January 2009, he was assigned to the Investigative Division as a Detective responsible for investigating criminal matters as well as, occupying the position of Juvenile Officer for the Chatham Borough Police Department, where he remained until December 2010. While serving in the Investigative Division, he also performed the duties of the Domestic Violence Liaison Officer and Terminal Agency Coordinator. In addition, while assigned to the Detective Bureau they were awarded the Meritorious Service Award by the Morris County Detective’s Association for their work on a case involving endangering the welfare of a child. That investigation resulted in a seven year prison sentence for the suspect.

In January 2011, he was reassigned to the Patrol Division where he continues to serve today. Officer Battiloro maintains specialized training in the following areas: Alco-test operator, Drug Enforcement Agency 2 week Basic Narcotics Class, Morris County Basic Crime Scene Investigation for Detectives and Methods of Instruction. Officer Battiloro attended Union County College as well as Saint Leo University.

 

 

 

Brian Maher began his Law Enforcement career in 1998 when he began serving as a police dispatcher in the City of South Amboy where he remained until 2001. In 2000, he graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy and began working for the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department as a Class II Special Police Officer and Middlesex County College as a Campus Police Officer. In 2003, he was appointed as a Patrol Officer with the Chatham Borough Police Department and assigned to the Patrol Division.

In July of 2017, Officer Maher was reassigned to the Traffic Safety Section where he currently serves as the Borough’s Traffic Safety Officer. Officer Maher also serves as a liaison to the Chatham Borough Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee. In 2019, Officer Maher reinstituted the Chatham Borough Police Department Bicycle Patrol Unit and is certified through the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA). He currently is also a member of the Union County Traffic Association.

Officer Maher earned an Associate’s Degree of Science from the Middlesex County Community College.

TSO Maher is currently in his 24^th year.

 

 

 

Sergeant Michael Permison began his Law Enforcement career in 2001, when he began serving as a Detective with the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor - Police Division until 2004. In 2004, he was appointed as a Patrol Officer with the Chatham Borough Police Department and assigned to the Patrol Division where he currently serves. During his tenure with the Chatham Borough Police Department, Officer Permison has served as a member of the Motorcycle Unit and also served as an entry team member on the departments Emergency Services Unit.

In April of 2019, Officer Permison was assigned to the Investigative Division as a Detective, but in March of 2020, was reassigned back to the Patrol Division.

In December of 2021, Officer Permison was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and is currently assigned to the Patrol Division and responsible for supervising a patrol squad. 

Sergeant Permison holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice, both from Rutgers University.

 

 

 

 

Joseph Crecca began his Law Enforcement career in 2004 when he graduated from the Morris County Police Academy, 63rd Basic Class for Police Officers. He accepted the position of Police Officer with the Chatham Borough Police Department on April 26th 2004.

Upon graduation from the academy, he was assigned to the Patrol Division where he served as a Patrolman as well as, an Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) until November 2011. In November 2011 he was assigned to the Investigative Division as a Detective responsible for investigating criminal matters as well as, occupying the position of Juvenile Officer for the Chatham Borough Police Department. He has also served as an entry team member on the departments Emergency Services Unit. In January of 2019, Officer Crecca was reassigned to the Patrol Division where he currently remains.

Officer Crecca earned an Associate’s Degree of Science from Sussex County Community College. 

 

 

 

 

Brian Colatrella began his Law Enforcement career in October 2000 as a Correctional Officer with the Essex County Correctional Facility.  In April 2001, Officer Colatrella was hired by the Essex County Sheriff’s Department, where he served in the Ballistics, Bureau of Criminal Investigations and Transportation Divisions. In 2006, he was hired as a Patrol Officer with the Chatham Borough Police Department and assigned to the Patrol Division. He serves in the supervisory capacity as an Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) in the absence of a Patrol Sergeant. In 2013, Officer Colatrella was appointed to the position of Community Services and Training Officer and reassigned to the Community Services and Training Section.  Officer Colatrella is currently in his 23^rd year of his law enforcement career. 

Officer Colatrella earned a bachelor’s degree in Social and Criminal Justice from Ashford University.

 

 

 

 

 

Andrew Chase began his Law Enforcement career as a Patrolman with the Hamburg Borough Police Department in 2007.  In 2010, he was appointed as a Patrolman with the Chatham Borough Police Department and assigned to the Patrol Division.  He also serves in the supervisory capacity of Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) in the absence of a Patrol Sergeant.  In 2018 he was assigned to the Department's Detective Bureau where he is responsible for investigating criminal matters as well as other administrative tasks.

Officer Chase attended Rowan University where he received a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Studies.  Additionally, he has served as the Union Delegate for the Chatham Borough Policeman’s Benevolent Association Local 226 since 2011.

 

 

 

 

  

Andrew Pereira began his Law Enforcement career in 2011, when he attended the Morris County Police Academy as an Alternate Route recruit. In January 2012, he was appointed as a Patrol Officer with the Chatham Borough Police Department and assigned to the Patrol Division.  In March of 2020, he was assigned to the Department’s Detective Bureau responsible for investigating criminal matters as well as, occupying the position of Juvenile Officer.  He has served in the supervisory capacity of Officer in Charge (O.I.C), Field Training Officer (F.T.O.), Alternate Terminal Agency Coordinator (T.A.C.), Humane Law Enforcement Officer, and Bear Response Officer .  In January 2022, he was elected to serve as President of the Chatham Borough Policeman’s Benevolent Association (PBA) Local #226.        

Officer Pereira earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Scranton in 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kyle Beasley began his law enforcement career at the Hunterdon County Jail in October 2003. He later graduated from the Somerset County Police Academy's Basic Course for Corrections Officers in December 2006. Upon graduating, he became a member of the Hunterdon County Jail Emergency Response Team. In November 2008, Officer Beasley became a member of the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office SWAT Team. The Hunterdon County Jail promoted Officer Beasley to the rank of Corporal and he was assigned to the position of the Emergency Response Team Assistant Team Leader in November 2009.

In March 2011, Officer Beasley was hired by the Warren County Sheriff's Office.  He graduated from the Mercer County Police Academy's Basic Course for Police Officers in July 2011.  In August 2013, he was appointed as a Patrol Officer with the Chatham Borough Police Department and assigned to the Patrol Division where he currently serves.  Officer Beasley also serves in the supervisory capacity as an Officer in Charge (O.I.C.) in the absence of a Patrol Sergeant.

Officer Beasley is a Field Training Officer (F.T.O.) and is currently a certified Firearms, Assault Rifle, Conducted Energy Device, OC (Oleoresin Capsicum) spray, Defensive Tactics, and Active Shooter-Mass Casualty instructor.  Ofc. Beasley earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University Of Scranton in June of 2003.

 

 

 

 

 

Agnes Cisek began her career in Law Enforcement in 2016, when she graduated from the Essex County College Public Safety Academy as an Alternate Route recruit. In January 2017, she was

appointed as a Patrol Officer with the Chatham Borough Police Department and assigned to the Patrol Division where she currently serves.

Agnes Cisek is proficient in Polish. She has been hired as the second woman police officer in the history of the Chatham Borough Police Department. Officer Cisek earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Education from William Paterson University.

 

 

 

 

 

Kyle Czerniak began his Law Enforcement career in 2017 as a dispatcher with the Morris County Communications Center. In August 2017, he attended the Camden County Police Academy Class #71 as an Alternate Route recruit. In February 2018, he was appointed as a Patrol Officer with the Lambertville City Police Department.

In February 2019, he was appointed as a Patrol Officer with the Chatham Borough Police Department and assigned to the Patrol Division where he currently serves.

Officer Czerniak is currently pursuing his Associate's Degree at the County College of Morris.

 

 

 

 

Howard "Reid" Craig began his law enforcement career in 2018 when he graduated with the Morris County Public Safety Academy’s 91’st Basic Police Class as an Alternate Route recruit. In January 2019, he was appointed to the Chatham Borough Police Department’s Patrol Division where he currently serves as a Patrol Officer.

Officer Craig attended the University of Connecticut where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Administrative Assistant Kellie McGuire joined the Chatham Borough Police Department in February 2019 with 13 years municipal experience including 11 years in two different police departments as a records custodian/administrative assistant. Before starting a career in municipal work, she had many years of varied work experience in greenhouses, farms, camps and advertising and she earned a bachelor's degree in Sociology from Montclair State University.

She's also an okay bagpiper and a slow and steady triathlete with a sparkling personality.

 

 

 

 

Executive Administrative Assistant Michael Bochniak served as a Military Police Officer in the United States Marine Corp from February of 1979 to March 1983. He was employed at Drew University in Madison as a Campus Police Officer from March of 1983 through October of 1985 when he became a member of the Chatham Borough Police Department as a Telecommunicator. He was sworn in as a Police Officer in February of 1987.

Officer Bochniak was assigned to the Detective Bureau in September of 2002. During his time in the Bureau he conducted investigation into criminal activities, such as burglary, theft, sexual assaults, bank robbery, vandalism, fraud domestic disputes and worked closely with federal agencies such as FBI, Secret Service, ATF, the US Postal Service, as well as the prosecutor’s office for upcoming trials.

He was promoted to the rank of Sergeant in August 2005 and was re-assigned to the Patrol Division as the supervisor of a squad. In May of 2006, Sergeant Bochniak was again re-assigned to the Detective Bureau as the Detective/Sergeant and retired from the Department in November of 2011.

In May of 2013, Michael Bochniak was temporarily employed by Chatham Borough and assigned as the acting Parking Enforcement Officer. In July of 2013 his employment became permanent. He continues to serve the Borough community as a civilian parking enforcement officer.

In August of 2017, Michael Bochniak was hired for the position of the Executive Administrative Assistant. 

Parking Enforcement Officers:

Robert Sweetin is a lifelong resident of Chatham. He joined the Chatham Borough Police Department as a Dispatcher in December of 1987 and was sworn in as a Police Officer in February of 1988. In addition to joining the Chatham Police Department as an active duty Police Officer, he transitioned from active duty military to the U.S. Air Force Reserves. In August of 1990, Officer Sweetin was recalled to active duty with the Air Force for one year and participated in the Gulf War (Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm). He returned back to full time active patrol status with the Chatham Borough Police Department one year later. Officer Sweetin was one of the founding members of the reinstituted Chatham Borough Police Department Motor Unit where he helped to enhance the community policing function. Later, he was selected to serve Traffic Safety Officer for Chatham Borough Police Department where he was instrumental in helping make great strides in the areas of traffic and pedestrian safety, community relations and improved traffic and parking patterns throughout the Borough. Officer Sweetin was certified in practical traffic engineering for Police Officers and assisted the Borough in many of their traffic related functions and projects. Officer Sweetin retired in 2013 from his position as Traffic Safety Officer and returned to the department later that same year where he now serves in the parking enforcement unit as a civilian parking enforcement officer. Officer Sweetin’s skill set obtained from his duties as a police officer and traffic safety officer make him a very versatile member of the agency.

 

Jeffrey Fricke began his employment with the Borough of Chatham as a civilian Parking Enforcement Officer in December 2017. After an almost forty-year career with PSEG as a Senior Supervisor in the Gas Distribution department, PEO Fricke was hired by Chatham Borough to fill a vacancy in the Parking Enforcement section. He is a 32 year resident of Chatham Borough, moving his family to the Borough in 1986. PEO Fricke helped establish and coach the Chatham Youth Wrestling Program in 1983. He is also a member of the Chatham Borough Volunteer Fire Department, joining the fire department in February of 2001. PEO Fricke currently serves as First Deputy Fire Chief of the department and has held the positions of Rescue Company – Captain and Lieutenant and has Co-Chaired the Fire Department Association’s Fourth of July Celebration Committee for the past several years. PEO Fricke also serves as the President of the Chatham Fire Department Association.