Promotions aim to make Port Authority police more effective

SHOUT OUTS: The Port Authority Police Department appointed three senior members to top leadership positions and promoted 62 others in rank, as well, in a move that top brass said will tighten up operations.

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Jerry DeMarco

05/04/2014 8:23 p.m.

The promotions, mostly to supervisory positions, “will result in a greater management, supervision and leadership presence,” PAPD Chief Security Officer Joseph Dunne said.

“It is expected that these promotions will improve operations, performance and will help in reducing overtime costs while continuing to provide for a secure safe environment to those using our PA facilities,” Dunne added.

Of the 65 officers promoted on Thursday, 34 are New Jersey residents.

Eight are U.S. armed forces veterans. One is an attorney.

Ten have Master’s Degrees and 34 Bachelor’s degrees.

Michael Brown was appointed deputy chief, Louis Klock was appointed inspector and John Roland was appointed captain.

The Port Authority Police Department is responsible for protecting the traveling public who use the agency’s major airports, tunnels, bridges, seaport and PATH system. The PAPD also patrols the World Trade Center site.

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