Princeton Police Chief Announces Retirement

Princeton NJ

04 May, 2022

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PRINCETON, NJ – Princeton Police Chief Christopher Morgan announced his retirement from the department on Tuesday, after more than 25 years of service. His retirement will be effective Oct. 31. Morgan previously served as acting Chief of the former Princeton Township Police Department, before the Borough and Township were consolidated in 2014. He replaced former Chief Nicholas Sutter in October of 2020. "I am very grateful to have been a part of the Princeton Police Department and for all of the opportunities I have been provided," Morgan said in a statement. "The men and women of this organization are some of the most professional and committed police officers in the state, and it has been a pleasure to work with all of them throughout my career. I will always be a part of this department and community, and I look forward to hearing about many more great accomplishments of our officers." During his time with the PPD, Morgan spearheaded the accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) for the former Princeton Township Police and continued that through the consolidated Princeton Police. He also implemented the WRAP virtual reality training program. "We are all very appreciative of Chief Morgan's long years of service to the Princeton Police Department and to the Princeton community," Mayor Mark Freda said. "We are grateful for his leadership as Chief and helping to position the Department to continue to move ahead after his tenure. We wish him a long and healthy retirement." Council President Leticia Fraga, who chairs the Public Safety Committee and serves as Police Commissioner, appreciated Morgan for leading the department "through the pandemic and other competing priorities." "During his tenure as Chief, he has been steadfast and compassionate through some of the most tumultuous times for policing, as he worked to position the department to be more accessible through various community-building initiatives," Fraga said. Morgan served as Sheriff's Officer in the Mercer County Sheriff's Office and moved to the former Princeton Township Police Department in 2000. His successor will be announced in accordance with the municipal ordinance. Thank you for reading. Have a correction or news tip? Email [email protected] Get breaking news alerts on your phone with our app. Download here. Sign up to get Patch emails so you don't miss out on local and statewide news