The Manchester Township Police Department held a retirement ceremony honoring Lieutenant Paul Bachovchin, marking the conclusion of 27 years of dedicated service. The ceremony was attended by members of the Manchester Township Police Department, Mayor Joseph Hankins, Township Council members, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer, and, of course, many friends and family, all in recognition of his career and contributions.
Lieutenant Bachovchin began his career with the department in 1999, serving in Patrol and later becoming a leader in traffic safety, crash investigation, and officer training. He was a certified D.A.R.E. instructor, Radar Operator Instructor, and educator at the Ocean County Police Academy, while continuing to respond to and investigate serious and fatal motor vehicle crashes throughout his career.
Promoted to Sergeant in 2016 and later Lieutenant, he completed extensive leadership training, including the FBI-LEEDA Trilogy, and served in key supervisory roles such as Honor Guard Unit Supervisor and Court Liaison Supervisor. He also earned both a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Lieutenant Bachovchin was a tireless advocate for his fellow officers, serving six years as President of PBA Local 246 and three years as President of the Superior Officers Association. He founded and led the PBA 246 Charity Golf Outing for approximately 15 years, raising more than $300,000 for local charities, and is a founding board member of the Manchester Township Police Foundation.
Throughout his career, he mentored countless officers, served in multiple specialized units, and received numerous commendations for his service, leadership, and dedication.
We thank Lieutenant Paul Bachovchin for his unwavering commitment to the department and community and wish him all the best in a well-earned retirement.
