Bordentown Township Police Chief Nate Roohr will retire effective Nov. 1, 2025, after more than 20 years with the department, the township has announced.
Roohr joined the Bordentown Township Police Department in 2003. He was promoted to captain in June 2022 after serving as lieutenant and was appointed acting chief on Oct. 1, 2023. He became chief of police in February 2024.
In December 2021, Roohr received a Distinguished Service Award from the New Jersey Bias Crime Officers Association for his work addressing misconduct within law enforcement and assisting vulnerable victims.
The township said that it has begun the process of creating the position of director of police to oversee police operations. The township committee was set to vote on an ordinance to that end on Nov. 17.
The township’s stated goal is to enlist a director of police to run the department for the next three to five years while the township decides on a process to select the next chief of police. A director of police would be a civilian, administrative position.
Mayor Eric Holliday stated: “As we look toward the future, our priority is to ensure that the next head of the Bordentown Township Police Department is the right fit to lead the department and protect our community. We are fortunate to have many talented officers within our ranks. By bringing in a director of police during this transition, we can provide stability, mentorship and continued progress while our next generation of leaders grows.”
The township said that is working with the State Chiefs of Police Association on the process to recruit and hire a director of police. Effective Nov. 1, in accordance with Bordentown Township Code, Lt. Frank Nucera III, as the most senior, highest-ranking officer in the department, is serving as officer in charge of police matters.
