“He arrives early for every shift. He is properly equipped in a neat and professional uniform. He does the little things right and always with a positive attitude,” Superior officers wrote in their letter nominating officer of the year Justin Inman (far right).
Officer Justin Inman’s productivity speaks for itself.
“Over the last year he handled 1,423 calls for service, completed 104 investigation reports, investigated 18 motor- vehicle accidents, conducted 266 motor-vehicle stops and made 18 drunk-driving arrests,” Police Chief Patrick Gurcsik described.
“These numbers reflect a consistent, proactive police work, and a strong commitment to keeping Washington Township safe.
And for that, Inman was named the department’s 2025 officer of the year in an announcement at township council’s Jan. 21 meeting. He was nominated by his supervisors.
“(Officer Inman) exemplifies what is expected from a Washington Township police officer,” Gurcsik’s nomination letter noted. “He arrives early for every shift. He is properly equipped in a neat and professional uniform. He does the little things right and always with a positive attitude. I’ve never seen the man in a bad mood.
“He takes pride in his work.”
Inman, Gurcsik emphasized, “sets the tone for those around him, quietly leading by example.”
In addition to his patrol duties, Inman is a field training officer, a role critical to the department, the chief explained.
“He’s assigned as officer (Ridge) Schweidop’s field training officer, our newest officer here tonight,” the chief said at the meeting. “Over the next five months, officer Inman will mentor and coach officer Schweidop while reinforcing our department’s work ethic, officer safety, professionalism, culture and commitment to community caretaking.”
Before Inman was announced police officer of the year at the council meeting, Mayor Anthony DellaPia swore in Schweidop as a full-time officer.
“It’s an important moment beginning a career rooted in responsibility, service and professionalism,” Gurcsik observed.
Inman received a standing ovation from fellow officers, family and friends.
“I want to thank the town,” he said. “Washington Township has been a good department to me. I’m honored to have this award. Thank you guys for everything, thank you to my family for their support; I couldn’t do it without my family,
“I’m just grateful.”
Mayor Anthony DellaPia swears in full-time officer Ridge Schweidop at the Jan. 21 township council meeting.
