During its April 13 committee meeting, Little Egg Harbor Township appointed two new police officers on the recommendation of Chief James Hawkins. Both officers, who are lifelong local residents, were sworn in surrounded by their families.

Michael DiFrancia is a graduate of Pinelands Regional High School and Marine veteran, where he served from 2019 until 2022 as a military police officer. DiFrancia will begin police academy training May 5, and begin service to the township in six months.