7 West Orange Police Officers Promoted, New Chief Sworn-In

WEST ORANGE, NJ — West Orange’s new police chief was sworn in and several officers earned promotions during a recent ceremony at Rock Spring Golf Club.

The Dec. 5 ceremony marked the swearing-in of West Orange’s new police chief, Matthew Feula.

Feula is taking the reins from James Abbott, who recently retired after more than 45 years with the township. Read More: New Police Chief Appointed In West Orange

In addition, several local police officers received promotions at the ceremony. The list includes:

• Kevin Dalgauer from Police Captain to Deputy Chief of Police
• Robert O'Toole from Police Lieutenant to Police Captain
• William Sayers from Police Lieutenant to Police Captain
• James Cullen from Police Sergeant to Police Lieutenant
• Jason Padilla from Police Sergeant to Police Lieutenant
• Patrick Hanson from Police Officer to Police Sergeant
• Michael Polizzano from Police Officer to Police Sergeant

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