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RARITAN TWP., N.J. (Hunterdon County) — Mayor Bob King and Raritan Township Chief of Police Al Payne announced the promotion of two officers during a Raritan Township Committee meeting, Jul. 14.

Following the passage of their respective resolutions and being sworn in, Corporal Geoffrey Benz was promoted to the rank of sergeant, and Officer Ryan Barry was promoted to corporal.

Sgt. Geoffrey Benz, right, stands alongside Chief Al Payne following the swearing in ceremony, Jul. 14. (Raritan Township photo by Detective William McEnroe)

Both Sergeant Benz and Corporal Barry have been members of the Raritan Township Police Department for almost 12 years.

Cpl. Ryan Berry, right, stands alongside Chief Al Payne following the swearing in ceremony, Jul. 14. (Raritan Township photo by Detective William McEnroe)

Raritan Township congratulates the promotions of our Sgt. Benz and Cpl. Barry.

Cpl. Ryan Berry, sixth from center, Chief Al Payne, center, and Sgt. Geoffrey Benz, fourth from right, pose for a group photo with fellow officers following the swearing in ceremony in the Municipal Courtroom, Jul. 14. (Raritan Township photo by Detective William McEnroe)

The Resolutions authorizing the promotions, No.’s 25-7-147 and 25-7-148, can be accessed via the Township online municipal platform.