Above: Gottheimer congratulating City of Passaic law enforcement officers who were promoted to Sergeants.

PASSAIC, NJ — Today, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) celebrated the promotions of ten City of Passaic law enforcement officers to the rank of Sergeant. At the event, he also highlighted Passaic’s commitment to public safety, led by Mayor Hector Lora, Chief of Police Luis Guzman, and City Council leadership.

“This promotion reflects your years of service and sacrifice here in Passaic — a great community where everyone from Mayor Lora to your exceptional city council leadership work around the clock to keep us safe and look out for families and children. With great Sergeants like you serving our community, I know that our best days are still ahead of us,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), a member of the Congressional Law Enforcement Caucus. “Our law enforcement officers are the first ones we call to the scene in some of our darkest and dangerous moments, and you always answer the call — with courage, dignity, and a commitment to serving the public. We must always get the backs of the law enforcement officers keeping us safe.”

The ten law enforcement officers promoted to Sergeant are:

• Officer Randy R. Rodriguez
• Officer Jason R. Oneal
• Officer Juan A. Garcia
• Officer Eliezer Reyes
• Officer Christian S. Casiano
• Officer Tedd Lopez
• Officer Amilcar Lopez
• Officer David J. Cepin 
• Officer Miguel A. Garcia
• Officer Julian A. Gonzalez

Gottheimer was joined by Passaic City Mayor Hector C. Lora, Former Mayor of Clifton James Anzaldi, Passaic City Councilman Jose Garcia, Passaic City Councilwoman Maria Colon-Montanez, Passaic City Chief of Police Luis Guzman, and Passaic City Fire Chief Patrick Trentacost.

Below: Gottheimer with City of Passaic law enforcement officers who were promoted to Sergeants.