Stockton University Expands Campus Police Force to 32 Officers

Nine new graduates of the Atlantic County Police Training Center join the university's police department.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:10am

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Stockton University has increased its campus police force to 32 members, swearing in nine new officers who are graduates of the Atlantic County Police Training Center. The new officers include a 2025 Stockton alumnus who earned a criminal justice degree with the goal of joining the university's police department.

Why it matters

The expansion of Stockton's campus police force reflects the university's commitment to community policing and student safety. As colleges and universities nationwide grapple with issues of campus security, Stockton's investment in a robust police presence signals its priority of providing a secure environment for its students, faculty, and staff.

The details

The nine new officers sworn in on March 16 are Numa Rodriguez-Rojas, Emily Casco-David, Thomas Cannon, Nikola Berlenbach, Dexter Dambroski, Christopher Pollina, Corey Lawson, John Waddell, and Michael Zoda. Several of the officers received performance recognitions from the training center, including the Merit Award, First Aid and Physical Fitness Intensity awards, Firearms Proficiency Award, and the Don Souder First Aid Award.

  • The new officers were sworn in on March 16, 2026.
  • Stockton University added nine additional officers to its police force in July 2025.

The players

Stockton University

A public university located in Galloway Township, New Jersey, with a focus on community policing and student safety.

Tracy Stuart

The chief of the Stockton University campus police force.

Numa Rodriguez-Rojas

A 2025 Stockton University graduate who earned a degree in criminal justice and is one of the nine new campus police officers.

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What they’re saying

“'You are the final pieces of our puzzle. The final pieces we needed for our team so that we can do our best to protect and serve our community.'”

— Tracy Stuart, Chief, Stockton University Campus Police

“'I just wanted to give back to the community by joining their police department. I really enjoy the community policing aspect of law enforcement. That's what drew me into Stockton, because they place a big emphasis on community policing and educating students.'”

— Numa Rodriguez-Rojas

What’s next

The university plans to continue monitoring campus safety and security needs to determine if further expansions of the police force are necessary.

The takeaway

Stockton University's investment in a robust campus police force demonstrates its commitment to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, and staff. The new officers, several of whom were recognized for their exceptional performance, will play a crucial role in the university's community policing efforts and efforts to enhance campus safety.