Evesham Police Lt. Laura Brown has served her department since 2017 and is also an Air Force Reserves veteran.
Evesham Township police Lt. Laura Brown was recognized for her community police work at last month’s 2025 Outstanding Women of Burlington County Awards Reception in Cinnaminson.
Eight county women were honored for their leadership, achievements and service to others. The reception at Riverton Country Club was an opportunity for friends, family and the community to celebrate the often unknown or unpublicized accomplishments of the honorees.
County Commissioner Deputy Director Allison Eckel, also a liaison to the Women’s Advisory Council, congratulated the honorees.
“The women we are honoring have stellar accomplishments in their fields, and they have gone above and beyond for their communities,” Eckel noted. “We are excited to spotlight them and their achievements. By recognizing them, we hope to inspire more women to take on leadership roles and reach higher.”
All proceeds from reception tickets help fund annual advisory council scholarships for graduating high-school students.
Brown – who got the public safety award – began her career with Evesham police in 2017, first as a patrol officer and later in internal affairs. She is currently head of the police department’s Community Engagement Unit in support services. She was also a field training officer and patrol bureau supervisor.
During her time leading the unit, Brown developed several programs and outreach initiatives, including her department’s Junior Police and Citizens Police academies, National Night Out, the Police Explorers program and L.E.A.D. She also coordinates the police department’s social media and works with the Evesham Municipal Alliance to develop substance use prevention initiatives and activities.
Brown is also a decorated military veteran who served six years with the Air Force Reserves, including assignments at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst with the 35th Aerial Port Squadron. She was also deployed overseas to Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
“Being recognized as the Burlington County Outstanding Woman of the Year in the category of public safety is a humbling and meaningful honor,” Brown said in a statement to The Sun. “Law enforcement has never been just a job for me. It’s a calling that allows me to connect with the Evesham community, build trust and make a difference every day alongside the other dedicated officers in our agency.
“Sharing this moment with seven other remarkable women, each making an impact in their own fields, made the experience even more special,” she added. “Being acknowledged for something that brings me such personal fulfillment is incredibly rewarding, and I’m looking forward to serving our community for a long time to come.”
