County Association Installs Mendham Police Chief As 2023 President 

MENDHAM, NJ — Chief Ross Johnson of the Mendham Township Police Department was recently installed as the 2023 President of the Morris County Police Chiefs Association.

Johnson received the honor on Dec. 13, 2022, at an installation ceremony at the Park Savoy Estate in Florham Park. Chief Jeffrey Almer of the Washington Township Police Department, who served as President in 2022, was also honored at the MCPCA luncheon.

"I want to congratulate Police Chief Johnson... I think it really speaks to how well regarded and respected the chief is by his peers throughout the county, so congratulations to the chief," Committee member Amalia Duarte said.

Johnson has served as the Chief of Police in Mendham Township since 2017. Prior to his promotion, Johnson had worked for the department since he began as a patrolman in 2004.

The MCPCA is a coalition of law enforcement agencies made up of the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, Jim Gannon's Sheriff's Office, 37 separate police departments, the State Police, the Attorney General's Office and the county public safety management team.

Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, was recognized as “Honorary Chief” of the Association because of his work with law enforcement, according to a news release from the County of Morris.

"I joined the Prosecutor’s Office at a time unique in my lifetime and indeed the nation’s history -

unprecedented political strife, elevated racial tensions, the profound impact of social media,
elevated community and law enforcement tensions, new laws and directives in our reformed
criminal justice system, and of course, Covid, which still affects all of us in ways no one could
have imagined. In response, law enforcement solidified and forged a unique, and dare I say
powerful, law enforcement alliance… all of whom work together to protect and serve our communities every hour of every day. I am pleased to say that with this alliance, we are succeeding in meeting and overcoming all that has been put before us," Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said.