Monroe Township has a New Chief of Police
Mayor Tamburro Appoints Michael J. Biennas as Monroe Chief of Police
MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. – June 10, 2019 – Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro today announced the appointment of Captain Michael J. Biennas to the position of Chief of Police of the Monroe Township Police Department effective July 1. Captain Biennas will replace outgoing Chief Michael Lloyd, who will retire effective June 30.
“Michael Biennas has dutifully served Monroe Township in roles of increasing responsibility since joining the Monroe Township Police Department as a patrolman in 1987. He has proven himself throughout his 32 years on our police force and has been promoted through the ranks based on solid performance and strong command decisions,” said Mayor Gerald W. Tamburro. “I am confident that the Monroe Township Police Department – and our community as a whole – are in good hands with Chief Biennas at the helm.”
Biennas was sworn in as a Patrolman on December 30, 1987 and is a graduate of the Sea Girt State Police Training 188thmunicipal class. He was promoted to Sergeant in July 1999 and Lieutenant in December 2014, before his promotion to Captain in July 2017.
“I am honored to accept this appointment and I will strive to build upon the success of the dedicated individuals who have come before me as we protect and serve the people of our community,” said Biennas. “As a Monroe resident and an active member of the community, I am committed to maintaining a safe and secure environment for all of our Township residents.”
The Monroe Township Police Department comprises 61 sworn officers. The Department consists of a detective bureau, a juvenile/youth services bureau, a domestic violence unit, a traffic safety bureau and has an officer assigned to senior citizen crime prevention.
“Monroe Township places the safety of all of our residents, businesses and visitors as a top priority and we credit the Monroe Township Police Department for our rankings as the third safest city in New Jersey and for the lowest crime rate in Middlesex County,” said Mayor Tamburro. “We are extremely grateful to Chief Lloyd for his years of service and we will continue the department’s professionalism and success under the leadership of our incoming police chief.”
All media inquiries may be directed to the Monroe Township’s Public Information Officer Stacey Kennedy at 732-521-4400 or