Barnegat Township Police Chief Keith A. Germain has been elected fourth vice president of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police.

Hired as a dispatcher 27 years ago, Germain worked his way up through his department’s ranks to become police chief in 2018. The association said he is credited with bringing transformational change to the department, making it a progressive and well-respected agency.

“It’s an honor to accept this significant leadership role in our Chiefs of Police Association,” said Germain.