Hasbrouck Heights Promotes Two Lieutenants, Four Sergeants

It was a proud night for the Hasbrouck Heights community as six of its longtime police officers were promoted in the ranks.

Family members and friends filled the council chambers Tuesday night to witness the swearing in of Joseph Rinke and Kevin Corbliss as Lieutenants and Alan Baker, Ian Robertson, Michael Colaneri, Jr. as Sergeants of the Hasbrouck Heights Police Department.

Scott Adamo was also promoted to Sergeant but was unable to be in attendance Tuesday for the ceremony as a result of planned vacation.

On Adamo's behalf, Chief Michael Colaneri stated that the dedicated officer had moved his vacation week one week earlier in order to return in time to train the two new officers who graduate police academy this week.

These were the first promotions granted since 2004, said Mayor Rose Heck.

In addition to the promotion ceremonies, borough officials and Chief Colaneri recognized a number of officers for their heroic work. The chief said the PBA regularly gives out award and now the borough plans to start its own tradition of honoring officers as well.

"I am very proud of the men that are receiving awards tonight and all the members of the department. They all do a fantastic job and I'm proud of each and every one of them.

Lt. Charles Lesho, Sergeant Scott Adamo and Officer Sean Woodbridge were recognized for saving the life of a victim of a car accident this past March.  Officer James Loos, John Behr and Joseph Armelli were recognized for their efforts helping to revive a man who was found unconcious in his vehicle.

Click the videos to see the swearing in of Rinke, Corbliss, Colaneri, Robertson and Baker.