Bordentown Township has appointed Frank Lombardo as its new director of police. Lombardo took office on March 30.
Lombardo has more than 15 years of experience in law enforcement leadership, including executive and command-level roles overseeing administrative, operational, and investigative functions. Most recently, Lombardo served as chief of police for the South Whitehall Township police department in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania.
Prior to that, he held several command positions with the South Brunswick Township Police Department in Middlesex County, New Jersey, including administrative commander operations commander and community services commander.
Lombardo holds a doctoral degree from George Washington University, where he focused his research on building trust and legitimacy between police departments and the communities they serve. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy and has been actively involved in leadership development and regional law enforcement collaboration throughout his career.
Mayor Aneka Miller welcomed Lombardo to Bordentown Township.
“Frank Lombardo brings extensive leadership experience and a strong commitment to public service,” said Mayor Miller. “We look forward to working together to continue strengthening public safety and maintaining the high standards our residents expect.”
Lombardo said he is honored to have the opportunity to serve the community.
“I look forward to working alongside the officers of the department, Township leadership, and residents to support a professional, transparent, and community-focused approach to policing,” Lombardo said.
As director of police, Lombardo will oversee departmental operations, strategic planning, and policy development while working closely with Township leadership and the community to support the continued delivery of professional and responsive policing services.
