The ceremony marked a formal welcome for Menas as she joins the department’s work serving Garwood residents. Police Chief Jonathan Pridy and Mayor Jen Blumenstock attended the swearing-in. A borough photograph from the evening shows Pridy, Menas and Blumenstock together following the ceremony.
For a small community, the appointment of a police officer is meaningful civic news: patrol officers are often the personnel residents encounter at moments that range from routine questions and traffic concerns to emergencies. A swearing-in ceremony provides a public acknowledgment of that responsibility and the connection between the police department and the borough it serves.
The department’s patrol function includes responding to calls for service, supporting public safety at community events and working alongside other local and county agencies when needed. New officers become part of that day-to-day effort while also representing the department in its regular contact with residents, businesses and schools.
The borough did not provide further details about Menas’ background or assignment. This article reflects the information released by Garwood following the council meeting and the supplied photograph. Residents seeking department information or non-emergency assistance can contact the Garwood Police Department through the borough’s regular channels.