Chief Norcross is a 30-plus year veteran of the Riverton Police Department. Prior to being promoted to the position of Chief in 2000, he served in the capacities of Special Officer, Patrolman and Sergeant. The Chief also enjoys being a volunteer EMT with the Palmyra , Cinnaminson & Riverton Ambulance Association where he has served for 38 years. Chief Norcross comes from a family of law enforcement officers including both his father and his brother. A season ticket holder for over 30 years, during football season, you will find him at Lincoln Financial Field cheering on the Eagles. The Chief also enjoys boating and fishing. He is a member and past-president of the Burlington County Chiefs Association where he presently chairs the Technology Committee, serves on the committee that is overseeing the building of the new Police Academy , and he recently formed a new committee of Chiefs to address the concerns specific to communities along the River Line.
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 Merino graduated from the Cape May and Gloucester County Police Academies. He began his career in 1993 with the Sea Isle City Police Department and has since served the Wildwood, Mt. Holly, and Beverly City police Departments before coming to Riverton in 2000. Officer Merino is the Field Training Officer for the department and is an instructor at the Burlington County Police Academy. In his off time, Officer Merino enjoys spending time with his family and training in mixed martial arts and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Patrolman Willis has been a full-time police officer for the Borough of Riverton since 2002. Prior to that, he worked part-time for Palmyra Borough. Officer 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 . Patrolman Willis enjoys weight training, sports, and relaxing at home with his family.
Officer Johnson graduated from the Burlington County Police Academy in September 2006 and joined the Riverton Borough Police Department as a part-time special officer in October 2006 before getting hired full time in May of 2007. He has been a member of the Palmyra-Cinnaminson-Riverton EMS since 1995. Officer Johnson served 4 years in the United States Navy and currently serves in the United States Navy Reserves. In his off time, he enjoys fishing, golfing and spending time with his family and friends.
Officer Offermann graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy Class in 2006 and went to work for the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department. He joined the Riverton Police Department in May 2007. In his spare time Officer Offermann enjoys hunting and spending time with his family and friends.
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.
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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