Ramsey Hires Three New Police Officers

Three new police officers have started a four-month-long filed training program with the Ramsey Police Department, their first official assignments as Ramsey officers.

The borough council approved the hires last month, after what Police Chief Bryan Gurney said was a long interview process.

“New officers had four interviews with members of this department, members of the public safety committee and mayor,” Gurney said. “The new officers had a complete background investigation, a psychological test, and [had to] prove proficiency with firearms.”

The three new officers, who were hired to fill openings in the department, have diversified backgrounds.

Michael Canonico, 25, is a Montclair State University, and Essex County Alternate Route grad. Before coming to Ramsey, he worked as a police officer in Midland Park.

Dane Gilli, 27, graduated from the Mercer County Alternate Route program, and served for six years in the US Coast Guard.

Brian Paul, 29, went to John Jay College and recently graduated from the Passaic County Alternate Route program.

All three rank as new patrolmen in the RPD.