Crime & Safety
Paramus Promotes Ehrenberg as its New Police Chief
The new Chief's son Kenny was also honored as he is headed to the United States Air Force Academy this week.
It's official. Kenneth Ehrenberg is the new Chief of the Paramus Police Department.
Ehrenberg, a lifelong resident of Paramus and 26-year member of the department, took the oath of the office in front of a packed house Tuesday night. Ehrenberg was promoted from Captain this past February to Deputy Chief. He's been acting as Chief since June 1 when former Chief Christopher Brock's retirement went into effect.
"The borough of Paramus is most appreciative that you are on watch and leading such a fine department and tonight we truly are the beneficiary," said Mayor Richard LaBarbiera.
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The new Chief thanked all for the opportunity to "stand here tonight as Chief of the Paramus Police Department, a department I have served half my life in."
"As I begin this new chapter as police chief I look forward to the task of challenges that lie ahead as we continue the transformation of this department into a proactive, financially efficient and cutting-edge leader in law enforcment in NJ today. I promise I won't let you down and will work everyday for the betterment of this community," said Ehrenberg.
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It was a special night for the Ehrenberg family as the Chief's son Kenny was honored for his acceptance into the United States Air Force Academy.
The younger Ehrenberg who graduates Paramus High School this Wednesday is headed straight to Colorado where he will spend the next four years.
LaBarbiera presented him with a certificate of commendation. In addition the borough will hang a Blue Star banner out front Borough Hall on his behalf, said the mayor.
The younger Ehrenberg was also presented with a certificate from Sam Casiello on behalf of the Veterans Affairs Office. Casiello read excerpts from a letter sent to him from the Air Force Academy admissions liasion officer on Kenny's behalf which noted that he was one of 1,190 interested students to be accepted out of more than 9,000 who had applied.
"He joins a select group who will train to be future leaders of the Air Force," he read.
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