NJ Town Council Approves Promoting Part-Time Police Officer to Full-Time Status

Posted on October 22, 2019
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI

The North Judson Police Department welcomed a familiar face to the full-time force during Monday night’s town council meeting.

Town Marshal Kelly Fisher informed the council that she recently received a letter of resignation from officer Jamie Conklin, who was brought on to the force full-time last August.

In order to fill the open spot on their full-time force, Marshal Fisher recommended promoting Officer Keaton Leszek.

She noted that he has been with the NJPD for over a year. He started out a reserve officer where he volunteered a lot of his time and was moved up to part-time status over the summer.

She added, “I feel that he’s a good fit and I would like to move him up to that full-time position. He and his fiancé, Jamie Dykstra, just purchased a house in Judson so that gives me reassurance that he’s here to stay. He’s with the Fire Department as well.”

The members approved Marshal Fisher’s request unanimously. 

Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe swore Officer Leszek in after the meeting adjourned. His full-time status will go into effect next week on Wednesday, October 30th.

Clerk-Treasurer Andrew Rowe Swearing-in Officer Keaton Leszek
Photo Source: NJ Town Photographer Peggy Bohac

NJPD Full-Time Officers Rico Simpson, Frank Thomas, Keaton Leszek and Town Marshal Kelly Fisher
Photo Source: NJ Town Photographer Peggy Bohac

New Full-Time Officer Welcomed North Judson Police Department at Town Council Meeting, Reserve Officers Recommended

Posted on August 21, 2018
Author Jacque Ryan, WKVI

North Judson Town Officials and residents welcomed a new full-time officer to the police force during Monday night’s town council meeting.

At their first meeting of the month, town council members approved hiring Officer Jamie Conklin to the force full-time. Town Marshal Kelly Fisher shared a little bit about Officer Conklin.

She told members and meeting attendees, “He’s been through the academy, he’s worked part-time for me for a year and he’s an excellent employee, I’m glad to have him full-time. Prior to working with law enforcement, he had 8 years of active duty with the Navy so we’re definitely happy to have him aboard.”

Conklin introduced his family to the community members and thanked the council for bringing him onto the full-time force.

In addition to welcoming Officer Conklin, members were asked to consider adding two reserve officers to the force. Marshal Fisher noted that they would be utilized for covering events and school functions. She said since they’re reserve officers, they work on a volunteer basis and would be responsible for paying for any equipment that they don’t already have.

She also mentioned that she has been coordinating with the town’s insurance provider about adding them on as town employees since there have been some legislation changes at the state level.

At the recommendation of Marshal Fisher, members approved hiring Byron Gentry and Kerry Russ as reserve officers for the NJPD.

North Judson Town Marshal Kelly Fisher and Officer Jamie Conklin