EMERGENCIES DIAL 911

Non-Emergency Police Dispatch
609-267-8300

Police Headquarters
609-499-3131

2025 Supervisor of the Year:

Corporal Cody Sampolski

Members of the department voted and provided a brief description explaining their choice. Corporal Sampolski received the most votes for Supervisor of the Year. When reviewing the explanations as to why he was selected officers stated he was a dedicated employee, a role model, admirable, and knowledgeable.

2025 Officers of the Year:

Officer Brian Panaro
Officer Shayne Krywy

Members of the department voted and provided a brief description explaining their choice. Officer Brian Panaro and Officer Shayne Krywy tied receiving the most votes for Officer of the Year. These two individuals consistently demonstrate our core values and commitment to this department and the residents of Florence Township is exemplary.

2025 Marksman of the Year:

Officer Korey Linico

Officer Linico’s dedication to maintaining these skills at such a high level reflects our core values of Excellence and Dedication. His hard work ensures he is always prepared.


2025 Community Engagement Officer of the Year:

Officer Michelle Koroseta

Community engagement is the foundation of effective policing. It is about being present, building relationships, and showing our residents that we are partners in their safety. Officer Koroseta has shown a tireless commitment to our community.


2025 Florence Township Police Department
Civilian Recognition Award

Phil Wilgus

Phil’s contributions have been invaluable to our operations, and we truly appreciate the dedication he shows to this department. His continued support and for everything he does to help us uphold our commitment to the residents of Florence Township.

2025 Unit Citations:

Sergeant Anthony Cardone
Officer Vito Gallina
Officer Declan Deveney
Officer Sean Schmidt

For exceptional and professional effort during a cardiac arrest, resulting in the preservation of quality of life. Extreme compassion and care was shown to the juveniles on scene who are the children of the victim.


Detective Bureau

Detective Sergeant Nicole Bonilla
Detective Ryan Miller
Detective Matthew Nagle

In recognition of exemplary diligence and efficiency, resulting in the successful prosecution of multiple high-profile investigations, including, but not limited to, a shooting incident and the critical assistance in locating an endangered missing person.

Officer Anthony Johnson
Officer Caleb McGlassion

In recognition of professionalism and ability to maintain control over a situation in effectuating an arrest of a disorderly and actively resisting subject.
Sergeant Chris Powell
Corporal Cody Sampolski
Officer Brian Panaro

Officer Shayne Krywy

In recognition of exceptional service and urgency of action, resulting in the rapid resolution of a high-risk incident involving a suicidal juvenile with self-inflicted injuries, successfully located within 49 minutes.

Sergeant Chris Powell
Corporal Cody Sampolski
Corporal Matthew Lloyd

Officer Shayne Krywy

In recognition of outstanding service and calm professionalism under pressure, demonstrated through the effective management of a three-vehicle collision involving entrapment, as well as a subsequent secondary crash during the investigation in which an officer was struck and injured.
Officer Kyle Pukenas
In recognition of exemplary service and composure, in response to a fire call on Norman Avenue and where swift action was exhibited to ensure residents were evacuated from the residence and the fire was extinguished before it spread.

2025 Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Pro Cops Award

Captain Nicholas Czepiel

In recognition of exceptional bravery, exemplary teamwork, and outstanding service demonstrated by members of the unit during the successful apprehension of a convicted terrorist. Through their coordinated efforts, professionalism, and dedication to duty under potentially hazardous circumstances, the members ensured the safe resolution of a serious public safety threat. Their actions reflect great credit upon themselves and the department.

Meritorious Award

Chief Brian Boldizar

In Recognition of your Dedicated Service to the Community and the Police Department, Honoring Over 25 years of Commitment and Excellence.

EMERGENCIES DIAL 911

Non-Emergency Police Dispatch
609-267-8300

Police Headquarters
609-499-3131

2025 Supervisor of the Year:

Corporal Cody Sampolski

Members of the department voted and provided a brief description explaining their choice. Corporal Sampolski received the most votes for Supervisor of the Year. When reviewing the explanations as to why he was selected officers stated he was a dedicated employee, a role model, admirable, and knowledgeable.

2025 Officers of the Year:

Officer Brian Panaro
Officer Shayne Krywy

Members of the department voted and provided a brief description explaining their choice. Officer Brian Panaro and Officer Shayne Krywy tied receiving the most votes for Officer of the Year. These two individuals consistently demonstrate our core values and commitment to this department and the residents of Florence Township is exemplary.

2025 Marksman of the Year:

Officer Korey Linico

Officer Linico’s dedication to maintaining these skills at such a high level reflects our core values of Excellence and Dedication. His hard work ensures he is always prepared.


2025 Community Engagement Officer of the Year:

Officer Michelle Koroseta

Community engagement is the foundation of effective policing. It is about being present, building relationships, and showing our residents that we are partners in their safety. Officer Koroseta has shown a tireless commitment to our community.


2025 Florence Township Police Department
Civilian Recognition Award

Phil Wilgus

Phil’s contributions have been invaluable to our operations, and we truly appreciate the dedication he shows to this department. His continued support and for everything he does to help us uphold our commitment to the residents of Florence Township.

2025 Unit Citations:

Sergeant Anthony Cardone
Officer Vito Gallina
Officer Declan Deveney
Officer Sean Schmidt

For exceptional and professional effort during a cardiac arrest, resulting in the preservation of quality of life. Extreme compassion and care was shown to the juveniles on scene who are the children of the victim.


Detective Bureau

Detective Sergeant Nicole Bonilla
Detective Ryan Miller
Detective Matthew Nagle

In recognition of exemplary diligence and efficiency, resulting in the successful prosecution of multiple high-profile investigations, including, but not limited to, a shooting incident and the critical assistance in locating an endangered missing person.

Officer Anthony Johnson
Officer Caleb McGlassion

In recognition of professionalism and ability to maintain control over a situation in effectuating an arrest of a disorderly and actively resisting subject.
Sergeant Chris Powell
Corporal Cody Sampolski
Officer Brian Panaro

Officer Shayne Krywy

In recognition of exceptional service and urgency of action, resulting in the rapid resolution of a high-risk incident involving a suicidal juvenile with self-inflicted injuries, successfully located within 49 minutes.

Sergeant Chris Powell
Corporal Cody Sampolski
Corporal Matthew Lloyd

Officer Shayne Krywy

In recognition of outstanding service and calm professionalism under pressure, demonstrated through the effective management of a three-vehicle collision involving entrapment, as well as a subsequent secondary crash during the investigation in which an officer was struck and injured.
Officer Kyle Pukenas
In recognition of exemplary service and composure, in response to a fire call on Norman Avenue and where swift action was exhibited to ensure residents were evacuated from the residence and the fire was extinguished before it spread.

2025 Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office Pro Cops Award

Captain Nicholas Czepiel

In recognition of exceptional bravery, exemplary teamwork, and outstanding service demonstrated by members of the unit during the successful apprehension of a convicted terrorist. Through their coordinated efforts, professionalism, and dedication to duty under potentially hazardous circumstances, the members ensured the safe resolution of a serious public safety threat. Their actions reflect great credit upon themselves and the department.

Meritorious Award

Chief Brian Boldizar

In Recognition of your Dedicated Service to the Community and the Police Department, Honoring Over 25 years of Commitment and Excellence.