Gregory Willis was sworn in as Chief of Police on November 4, 2009. Chief Willis has been a full-time police officer with the Borough of Riverton since 2002, and prior to that, he worked part-time for Palmyra Borough. Chief Willis enjoys interacting with the residents and businesses in the Borough. As the head of the Department's "Adopt-A-Cop" program, he maintains an excellent relationship with both the students and staff of the Riverton School. Chief Willis enjoys weight training, sports, and relaxing at home with his family.
Officer Kirk has worked as a full time law enforcement officer since 1993. He began his career working at the Burlington County Jail. He then worked at the Burlington County Sheriff’s Department. Officer Kirk came to Riverton Borough in 1998 as a part-time patrolman and was hired as a full-time officer in 1999. He is currently the Department’s TAC officer and firearms instructor. He is also a firearms instructor at the Burlington County Police Academy. Officer Kirk belongs to the Riverside Fire Company #1 where he currently holds the positions of Vice-President and Assistant Fire Chief. He is also a commissioner and the chairman of the Riverside Fire District #1. He received is Bachelor’s degree from Penn State in Administration of Justice. When he’s not working, Officer Kirk likes spending time with his wife Diana and his daughter Kelly.
Officer Walker has worked as a full-time law enforcement officer since 2005. He graduated from the Burlington County Police Academy as an Alternate Route candidate. He began his career working as a patrolman for the Burlington County Bridge Commission. Officer Walker joined the Riverton Borough Police Department as a full-time officer in the fall of 2008. He received a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from William Paterson University. When Officer Walker is not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, going fishing, and playing baseball.
Patrolman Steinman began his public service career in 1999 volunteering as an EMT. In 2002, he started working for Virtua Health as a paramedic, which he continues to do today. He was hired as a sheriff’s officer for the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Department in 2006, and he graduated from the Camden County Police Academy in May of that year. Patrolman Steinman joined the Riverton Borough Police Department in the fall of 2008. He is currently pursuing his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice through the University of Phoenix. When he is not working, Patrolman Steinman enjoys spending time with his friends and family.
Patrolman Shaw served as a patrolman in the Riverton Police Department from January of 2001 until March, 2007 when he accepted a position as detective with the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office. While working at the Prosecutor’s Office, Patrolman Shaw served in both the Trial Unit and the Sexual Assault/Child Abuse Unit. He also assisted the Crime Scene Unit with investigations. Patrolman Shaw returned to the Riverton Police Department in January 2010 bringing with him the wealth of knowledge and expertise gained during his three years at the Prosecutor’s Office. He is elated to return to his hometown where he started his law enforcement career, and he looks forward to working with the residents and youth of the community. When Patrolman Shaw is not working, he can be found volunteering with the Riverton Fire Department where he has been a member since 1994 and spending time with his family.
Patrolman Reed is a lifetime resident of Riverton Borough. He has been a Special Officer with the Riverton Police Department for 25 years. Officer Reed is the supervisor for the Public Works Department in the Borough, and he is also the Chief of the Riverton Fire Department. When he isn’t working, you will find Officer Reed and his wife on his boat at the marina, or walking his dog through the streets of Riverton.
Patrolman Thomas Reed started with the Riverton Police Department in 1979 as a part-time police officer. He thoroughly enjoyed being trained, at that time, by Sergeant Ken Hughes, who would become Chief Hughes. Patrolman Reed left Riverton after receiving a full-time police officer job elsewhere. After retiring in early 2008, he returned to the Riverton Police Department on a part-time basis in August of 2008, bringing with him a wealth of expertise in all facets of law enforcement.
Patrolman Ernie Rodgers
Ernie Rodgers came to the Riverton Police Department after 25 years of service with the Westampton Police Department where he distinguished himself in traffic enforcement and community relations. He was also a D.A.R.E. instructor, an EMT and a juvenile officer. Following his retirement in 2006, Ernie worked briefly for the Burlington County Bridge Commission, but finding he missed working “the road” and working with the community, he sought out a police department that was interested in his experience and expertise.
Susan has been the Department's Office Administrator since 2002. She has a Bachelor's degree in Marketing Communications from the University of Massachusetts/Amherst. In 1993, she became certified by the Administrative Office of the Courts to transcribe Federal and State Superior Court trials and Grand Jury testimony. Susan enjoys reading and is an avid New Jersey Devils fan, but her favorite activity is spending time with her husband and two sons.
Patrolman Thomas C. Whitelock
Officer Whitelock grew up in Riverton and joined the department in 1967. He was killed in the line of duty on January 14, 1976 on Lippincott Avenue while trying to protect a resident from hurting himself.
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