past chiefs
About
Chief Scott Pearlman
Chief Pearlman started with the Palmyra Police Department in 1984 as a Special Officer. In 1994 he was appointed as a full-time officer. In 2001, Chief Pearlman was promoted to Seargant and supervised a patrol squad and oversaw the department's traffic operations. In 2008, Chief Pearlman was promoted to Lieutenant overseeing all of Patrol operations. In 2010, Mayor and Council appointed Chief Pearlman to Chief of Police. During his career, Chief Pearlman has been involved in starting the department's Adopt-A-Cop program and Public Safety Day. Chief Pearlman also served two years as President of the Burlington County Chiefs of Police Association.
Chief Richard K. Dreby
Chief Dreby joined the Palmyra Police Department in 1974 as a part-time Patrol Officer. In 1976 he was appointed as a full-time officer. In June of 1981, Chief Dreby was promoted to Seargant. In June of 1983, Chief Dreby was promoted to Lieutenant for 15 years. In June 1998, he was appointed to Chief of Police where he remained for over 10 years. During his tenure, Chief Dreby attended the State Police Basic Municipal Academy and the FBI National Academy Police Executive programs.
Chief Robert Fow
Chief Fow started with the Palmyra Police Department in 1972 as a Patrol Officer. In 1974, Chief Fow attended the State Police Municipal Officer Academy. In 1976, Chief Fow was promoted to Seargant. In 1978, Chief Fow was promoted to Chief of Police and retired in 1998.
Chief Payton I.
Flournoy, Sr.
Chief Flournoy served the borough of Palmyra Police Department from 1950 - 1975 and was the Chief of Police from 1959 - 1975, the first African - American Chief of Police in the Nation. He was the president of the Burlington County Chiefs Association in 1969, the first African - American President of that organization. Chief Flournoy continues to be an example to us all and a reminder to follow your dreams and treat everyone with respect. he was proud of his home town and palmyra is proud to honor him.
Chief Payton I. Flournoy, Sr. Memorial Park
Scott Pearlman
Chief Pearlman started with the Palmyra Police Department in 1984 as a Special Officer. In 1994 he was appointed as a full-time officer. In 2001, Chief Pearlman was promoted to Seargant and supervised a patrol squad and oversaw the department's traffic operations. In 2008, Chief Pearlman was promoted to Lieutenant overseeing all of Patrol operations. In 2010, Mayor and Council appointed Chief Pearlman to Chief of Police. During his career, Chief Pearlman has been involved in starting the department's Adopt-A-Cop program and Public Safety Day. Chief Pearlman also served two years as President of the Burlington County Chiefs of Police Association.
Dreby
Chief Pearlman started with the Palmyra Police Department in 1984 as a Special Officer. In 1994 he was appointed as a full-time officer. In 2001, Chief Pearlman was promoted to Seargant and supervised a patrol squad and oversaw the department's traffic operations. In 2008, Chief Pearlman was promoted to Lieutenant overseeing all of Patrol operations. In 2010, Mayor and Council appointed Chief Pearlman to Chief of Police. During his career, Chief Pearlman has been involved in starting the department's Adopt-A-Cop program and Public Safety Day. Chief Pearlman also served two years as President of the Burlington County Chiefs of Police Association.
Fow
Chief Pearlman started with the Palmyra Police Department in 1984 as a Special Officer. In 1994 he was appointed as a full-time officer. In 2001, Chief Pearlman was promoted to Seargant and supervised a patrol squad and oversaw the department's traffic operations. In 2008, Chief Pearlman was promoted to Lieutenant overseeing all of Patrol operations. In 2010, Mayor and Council appointed Chief Pearlman to Chief of Police. During his career, Chief Pearlman has been involved in starting the department's Adopt-A-Cop program and Public Safety Day. Chief Pearlman also served two years as President of the Burlington County Chiefs of Police Association.