LAKEHURST – In recent months the borough’s police department have come together to watch new officers be sworn in and to be promoted to new ranks. That was repeated again earlier this month.
Police Chief Matthew J. Kline was pleased to preside over the police department’s latest promotion. Officer Jason Guide received his stripes to the rank of sergeant.
Sergeant Guide began his law enforcement career with the Lakehurst Police Department in November 2013 as a Special Class II Police Officer. He was then hired as a full time Police Officer on January 1, 2015.
During Sgt. Guide’s time as a patrol Officer, he specialized in narcotics enforcement and played a huge role as the departments Field Training Officer and was awarded the Chief’s award in 2016.
The officer was the recipient of the Mothers Against Drunk Driving award in both 2014 and 2015 (MADD). Additionally, he was named the Lakehurst Police Department’s Officer of the Year in 2016.
Guide possesses a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Kean University. He is a certified firearms and patrol rifle instructor and is currently assigned as the squad commander for squad one.
“I want to congratulate Sergeant Guide on his promotion and wish him the best of luck in his new position. Additionally, I want to thank Mayor Harry Robbins and the entire governing body for their continued support,” Kline said.
