Westfield Police Capt. Rodger, Officer Swiderski Sworn In
Rodger ranked first in his class at the Police Academy.
Surrounded by family, friends and colleagues, Westfield Police Capt. Scott Rodger and new officer John Swiderski were sworn in at Tuesday evening's Westfield Town Council meeting. Westfield Police Chief David Wayman spoke briefly about each man's background and character. He noted that Swiderski, who holds a bachelor's degree from Rutgers University and graduated the Corrections Academy of the Somerset County Police Academy, had been previously employed as a Union County corrections officer. Wayman said Swiderski impressed him during the interview process and he knew then that he would a "perfect fit" for the department. "I'd like to welcome John into what I consider, personally, the most honorable profession in the world," Wayman said…
