During a City Hall ceremony held on Friday afternoon, Hoboken swore in five, new police officers. The new officers include Ryan Capogna, William A. Vera, Michael R. Miranda, Adrian M. Comayagua, and Thomas Graziano Jr., all recent graduates of the Hudson County Police Academy. They will start four months of field training next month.
They will then be assigned to the Department’s Uniform Patrol Bureau. The five new officers bring Hoboken’s Police Department total to 141 members.
During the ceremony, Mayor Ravi Bhalla stated, “No matter how many swearing-in ceremonies I attend, I continue to be impressed by the caliber of officers joining the Hoboken Police Department. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to this new class of officers and my sincere thanks to their families for the support.”
Public Safety Director Ken Ferrante added, “This swearing-in reflects our continued investment in a safer, stronger city. These new officers represent what our public safety department stands for and I thank them for their dedication to the community they are about to serve and protect. This group also includes the sons of two of our all-time great detectives, retired HPD Detective Sergeants William Vera Sr. and Michael Miranda Sr.”
Police Chief Steven Aguiar, in closing, said, “Some of my proudest moments as Chief, are when we welcome new young officers to our ranks. These recruits were leaders in their class at the academy, and I am confident they will continue to be leaders here in Hoboken.”
Congratulations to each of the new officers. May they protect and serve the community while staying safe during the course of their duties.