Promotions

Brother Anthony (Tony) Crowe was promoted to Sergeant effective May 23rd 2005.

 

   Tony emigrated from his native Dublin, Ireland to Summit in 1981, he worked in the automobile trade and in the evenings volunteered with Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad where he became an EMT and met his wife Maureen.

   Tony joined Summit Police department in June 1986 as its first Civilian dispatcher.

   He became a sworn Police Officer in October 1987 and attended Union County Police Academy in 1988.

   Tony has successfully completed numerous police related courses including Northwestern University Auto Accident investigation, APCO 911 course, PR 24 Instructor course, Firearms Instructor course, Field Training Officer, Breathalyzer operator and the new Alcotest system.

   He has served the Summit Police Department as Firearms Instructor, Crime Prevention Officer, Field Training Officer and PR 24 Instructor.

   During his career with Summit Police, Tony has received many awards including a Meritorious Award, Exceptional Service Award, Two Unit Citations and numerous recommendation from superior officers and members of the public.

   Tony was instrumental in developing the Summit Police Web Site.  He is a member of Summit PBA local 55 and has served as its secretary.  He also served as a board member of the Summit P.A.L.  He is a Life member of Summit Volunteer First Aid Squad and a member of Summit Elks.