Woodbridge to add eight new cops to ranks All are from Woodbridge, have military experience BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer SCOTT FRIEDMAN Two-year-old Joseph McInerney, Edison, cruises past the "big boy" bikes at the ninth annual Dollars for Danielle fundraiser for toddler Gabriel Sibilia, who is in need of a kidney transplant, at Merrill Park in Iselin on June 3. More photos, page 15. Eight new officers were sworn in to the 204-member Woodbridge Township police force last week. Police Chief William Trenery was joined by Mayor John E. McCormac to swear in the eight new police officers at a ceremony on May 29 at Town Hall. "Each of these individuals have exemplary backgrounds," said McCormac. "After they complete their six months of training, they will be an asset to the department and to the residents of Woodbridge." Each of the eight officers served in the military prior to joining the force. "These individuals and future Woodbridge Township police officers are dedicated to serving their community," said Trenery. "Their upcoming training will prepare them for their service. I welcome them to the ranks of the department." Each of the eight candidates went through an extensive testing and eligibility process overseen by the New Jersey Department of Personnel. They were each evaluated by an interview team from the township police department and were approved by the mayor and Township Council. The recruits will begin an intensive six-month training program at the Somerset County Police Academy on June 26. It is anticipated that the recruits will graduate and take up their responsibilities as township police officers on Dec. 21. The starting salary is set at $40,000 per year. The new recruits are: Michael E. Broehl, 23, of Port Reading, a graduate of Woodbridge High School, served in the U.S. Marine Corps and achieved the rank of sergeant. He was honorably discharged from active duty and received numerous medals and ribbons for his military service. Matthew M. Carney, 25, of Woodbridge, is a graduate of Woodbridge High School and attended Middlesex County College in Edison, where he majored in criminal justice. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was honorably discharged from active duty with the rank of corporal. He received numerous medals and ribbons for his military service. Daniel S. Gulics, 30, of Woodbridge, a graduate of Woodbridge High School, served in the U.S. Navy, was honorably discharged, and received several medals and ribbons for his military service. Nicholas A. Iacovou, 24, of Sewaren, is a graduate of Woodbridge High School and attended Middlesex County College in Edison, where he majored in criminal justice. He joined the New Jersey Army National Guard as a specialist in field artillery. He was honorably discharged from active duty and received several medals for his service, but he remains a member of the Army National Guard. Larry J. Luker, 31, of Woodbridge, is a gradate of Woodbridge High School and attended Middlesex County College in Edison. He served in the New Jersey Army National Guard as a field artillery supervisor. He was honorably discharged and received several medals for his military service. Jorge M. Quesada, 31, of Woodbridge, a graduate of Woodbridge High School, served in the U.S. Navy, was honorably discharged and received several medals for his service. Thomas V. Ringer, 29, of Hopelawn, is a graduate of Woodbridge High School, Middlesex County College in Edison, and the Chubb Institute, where he earned a diploma in computer technical support. He served in the U.S. Navy, was honorably discharged, and received medals and ribbons for his military service. Hector Rivera, 23, of Sewaren, attended Middlesex County College in Edison and served in the New Jersey Army National Guard. He was honorably discharged and received several medals and ribbons for his military service.