Four new officers were sworn in to the Bordentown Township Police Department at Monday evening's Township Committee Meeting, August 17, 2026. Thomas Sico and Paul Kovac Jr. joined as Special Law Enforcement Officers, and George Hernandez and Kevin Fonseca joined as full time Police Officers.
"Tonight we welcome four dedicated individuals who chose to serve Bordentown Township. Their backgrounds, from K9 training to criminal justice work to a shared commitment to this community, reflect the kind of officers we're proud to call our own," said Deputy Mayor Eugene M. Fuzy.
"Adding four new officers to our roster strengthens our ability to serve this community. Watching Paul grow from an intern into a sworn officer, and welcoming Thomas, George, and Kevin's varied experience to our team, shows the kind of depth we're building in this department," said Director of Police Frank Lombardo.
Thomas Sico, SLEO II, grew up in Millstone Township and currently lives in Robbinsville. He graduated from Allentown High School in 2021 and earned a bachelor's degree in Animal Science and Nutrition from West Virginia University in 2025. Sico graduated from the Ocean County Police Academy, Class #125, in June 2026, and had been serving as a SLEO II for Point Pleasant Beach since late June. Before entering the academy, he trained police K9s and their handlers at the University of Pennsylvania. "I chose law enforcement because I want to be someone others can rely on when they need help," Sico said.
George Hernandez, Police Officer, is originally from Paterson and earned a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from Felician University. Before entering law enforcement, he worked in security and public-facing roles, including security and screening at the Statue of Liberty, as well as in the airport and HVAC industries. Hernandez graduated from the Mercer County Police Academy in July 2026. "I wanted to pursue a career that would challenge me to continue learning and improving while allowing me to build trust and meaningful relationships within the community," he said.
Kevin Fonseca, Police Officer, is originally from Elizabeth and holds a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. Before joining the department, he worked as a criminal investigator for a public defender's office and as a private investigator. Fonseca graduated from the Gloucester County Police Academy in June 2026. "I want to serve and protect the community, and hopefully get into detective work," he said.
Paul Kevin Kovac Jr., SLEO I, is a Columbus, NJ native completing his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. He graduated from the Camden County Police Academy in July 2026. Kovac began his path with Bordentown Township as an intern before working his way into this role. "I am thankful for this opportunity and thank Bordentown Township for guiding me from an internship to my career today," Kovac said. "I enjoy helping the local community and engaging with the people."
The four officers were sworn in during Monday's Township Committee Meeting in front of family, colleagues, and members of the public.
