Chief Ryan Borkowski
Biography
Monroe Township Police Department is proud to announce the promoting of Ryan Borkowski to Chief of Police. He will be the 13th chief in the department’s history. Chief Borkowski is a product of the Monroe Township Public School system and a lifelong resident of Monroe Township. After graduating from Williamstown High School, he earned his Finance Degree from Seton Hall University prior to pursuing a career in Law Enforcement.
Chief Borkowski, a 27-year law enforcement veteran, began his career in 1996 after attending the Gloucester County Police Academy.
Chief Borkowski started his career with the Amtrack Police Department in 1997 and served there briefly before accepting a position with the Monroe Township Police Department in April of 1998.
After joining the Monroe Township Police Department, Chief Borkowski was assigned to the patrol division. Chief Borkowski has been heavily involved with community policing throughout his career. Chief Borkowski instructed DARE/LEAD from 1999 to 2015. In March of 1999 he was assigned as an original member of the Monroe Township Entry Team. He was promoted to squad leader in 2010, in 2019 he was promoted to team leader and in 2021 he was promoted to team commander. In 2006, Chief Borkowski was assigned to the Community Response Unit and served in that unit until 2010. In March of 2015, Chief Borkowski rose to the rank of Patrol Sergeant where he proudly served the community and the department until he was reassigned to the Community Response Unit and the Office of Emergency Management. Chief Borkowski was promoted to Lieutenant in May of 2021 where he ran the Office of Emergency Management and oversaw the Community Response Unit and the School Resource Officers.
Chief Borkowski has also served FOP Lodge 125 in several capacities throughout his career. Chief Borkowski was elected Treasurer from 2000 to 2018 and then served as Vice President from 2018 to 2023.
Chief Borkowski’s main objective is community-orientated policing, he believes strengthening bonds between law enforcement and our neighborhoods is imperative. Chief Borkowski recognizes the essential role our officers play in safeguarding our town. As Chief, he is committed to ensuring our officers have the resources, training and guidance necessary to excel in their duties while promoting their well-being and safety.
Chief Borkowski wants the residents of Monroe Township to know that their concerns, voices and aspirations are the driving force behind the MTPD’s mission which is to protect and serve the residents and visitors of this town.