Franklin Township Names Lloyd Fredericks Permanent Public Safety Director

Fredericks, a longtime Franklin resident, takes over after national search and interim role.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Franklin Township has appointed Lloyd Fredericks as the permanent Public Safety Director after an extensive national search. Fredericks, who previously served as Acting Director, was selected for the permanent role due to his deep ties to the community and successful navigation of the department's challenges.

Why it matters

The appointment of a permanent Public Safety Director is a critical leadership position for Franklin Township, responsible for overseeing the police department and community safety initiatives. Fredericks' local roots and experience are seen as assets in building trust and practicing community-oriented policing.

The details

Township Manager Robert Vornlocker announced Fredericks' permanent appointment, citing his intelligence, capability, and the "great progress" he has already demonstrated within the police department. Fredericks previously served in East Orange before spending the bulk of his career in Franklin, giving him deep ties to the community.

  • On February 25, 2026, Franklin Township announced Fredericks' permanent appointment as Public Safety Director.
  • Fredericks had been serving as Acting Director prior to his permanent selection.

The players

Lloyd Fredericks

The newly appointed permanent Public Safety Director of Franklin Township, with a long career in law enforcement including previous service in East Orange.

Robert Vornlocker

The Township Manager of Franklin, who conducted the national search and recommended Fredericks for the permanent role.

Quovella Maeweather

The former Public Safety Director of Franklin Township, from whom Fredericks took over the role on an interim basis.

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What they’re saying

“Lloyd stepped into big shoes. He's done more than fill them; he's gone out beyond those shoes and is doing a fantastic job.”

— Robert Vornlocker, Township Manager (tapinto.net)

“It makes it easier for me to mitigate and talk to people and diffuse things.”

— Lloyd Fredericks, Public Safety Director (tapinto.net)

What’s next

Fredericks will officially begin his permanent role as Public Safety Director on February 26, 2026, continuing the work he started in the interim position.

The takeaway

Fredericks' appointment as the permanent Public Safety Director in Franklin Township highlights the value of local knowledge and community ties in effective law enforcement leadership. His deep roots in the community are seen as an asset in building trust and practicing community-oriented policing.