On Tuesday the City of Hoboken held a Police Department promotion ceremony, which was followed by a Fire Department swearing-in and promotion ceremony in the City Hall Council Chambers.
Two police lieutenants were promoted to the rank of captain, and three sergeants were promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Additionally, a fire battalion chief was promoted to the rank of provisional deputy fire chief, a fire captain was promoted to the rank of battalion chief, and three recent fire academy graduates were sworn in as firefighters.
Police Chief Steven Aguiar had the pleasure of promoting Captains Corrado Allegretta, Keith Rotondi, and Lieutenants William Bullock, Jason Falco and Francis McCourt. 
Fire Chief Brian Crimmins oversaw the promotions of Battalion Chief Joseph Grossi to Provisional Deputy Fire Chief, and Captain Michael Stefano to the rank of Battalion Chief. In addition, Jason Blanks, Maximus Richards, and Joshua Santiago, who just graduated from the Passaic County Fire Academy, were sworn in as firefighters.
Outgoing Mayor Ravi Bhalla, who i set to become a New Jersey State Assemblyman next month stated, “Congratulations to all the Hoboken police & fire officers who earned promotions or were sworn-in at today’s ceremonies. Theses were my final public safety ceremonies as Mayor. One thing I’ve learned over the years is the importance of investing in a strong public safety apparatus. Hoboken’s is among the very best, and I’m personally grateful to our officers for keeping our residents safe, and for their service to our community.”
Mayor-elect Emily Jabbour stated, “Proud to attend yesterday’s swearing in ceremony to promote and recognize our dedicated police officers, followed by a second ceremony to promote two of our finest firefighters and welcome three new dedicated officers into Hoboken Fire Department. Congratulations to each of you and thank you to the families and loved ones who make sacrifices to make this service possible.”
Congratulations to all of the police and fire personnel on their promotions and swearing-ins.