Politics & Government
New Police Chief Takes Reins In Cedar Grove (VIDEO)
John Kennedy retired from the police department after three decades of service. Francis Pumphrey was sworn in as new chief this week.
CEDAR GROVE, NJ — An official changing of the guard took place for the Cedar Grove Police Department this week.
Chief John Kennedy recently retired from the police department after 30 years of service to the township.
Francis Pumphrey has taken up the reins as Kennedy’s replacement. He was promoted to chief at the town council meeting on Monday.
Find out what's happening in Verona-Cedar Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Pumphrey began his career with the Cedar Grove Police Department in 1999 as a dispatcher, and in 2000 was hired as a police officer. He attained the ranks of sergeant in 2007, lieutenant in 2016, and captain in 2022.
Watch footage from Monday’s town council meeting below (video is cued to the promotion ceremony).
Find out what's happening in Verona-Cedar Grovefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Send local news tips and correction requests to eric.kiefer@patch.com. Learn more about advertising on Patch here. Find out how to post announcements or events to your local Patch site.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
