Lisa Fay made Beach Haven history Monday when she was sworn into the position of police captain, the highest ranking ever for a female officer in the department.

BREAKING BARRIERS: Fay became the highest ranking female officer in Beach Haven Police Department history on Monday. (Supplied Photo)

Fay, who moved up from sergeant, joined the department as a patrol officer in 2009. She attended the Burlington County Police Academy and has a bachelor’s degree in biology from Rowan University.