The Manchester Township Police Department is pleased to announce the hiring of Patrolmen Tyler O’Brien and Colin Geraghty, who took their oaths of office during the August 11, 2025, Manchester Township Council meeting.
Taking his oath first was Ptl. O’Brien, 29, who began his law enforcement career in 2018 with the Seaside Park Police Department. After successfully completing his first summer with the department, he was selected to return to the academy as a Class II SLEO candidate. He graduated in 2019 and received the High Marksmanship Award. Following another successful summer season with Seaside Park Police, Ptl. O’Brien was hired by the Deal Police Department as a Class II SLEO. In 2021, he transferred to the Pemberton Borough Police Department, where his superiors quickly recognized his dependability, strong work ethic, and eagerness to continue learning and growing as an officer.
Next to take his oath was Ptl. Geraghty, 27, who began his law enforcement journey in 2019 as a Class I Special Law Enforcement Officer with the Beach Haven Police Department. He served the community for three consecutive summers, during which he also volunteered with the Police Athletic League. In 2022, Beach Haven selected him to attend the Ocean County Police Academy, where he graduated and served as a Class II officer that summer, earning a Lifesaving Award. Later that year, he joined the Hightstown Police Department as a full-time officer, proudly serving for nearly three years. During that time, he continued to grow as a knowledgeable, steady, and well-rounded officer.
“As they take the next steps in their law enforcement careers with the Manchester Township Police Department, Ptl. O’Brien and Ptl. Geraghty bring with them not just experience, but a strong sense of purpose, service, and integrity,” said Chief Antonio Ellis. “We are proud to welcome these proven officers to the Manchester Police family and look forward to the many ways they will contribute to our community. I would like to thank Mayor Joseph Hankins, members of the Township Council, and Township Administration for their continued support of our police department and our mission to serve our residents at the highest possible level.”
The two officers will now begin the Manchester Township Police Department’s intensive Field Training and Evaluation Program, where they will be instructed and mentored by several highly trained officers. We wish Ptl. O’Brien and Ptl. Geraghty success in their law enforcement careers serving Manchester Township and its residents.