10/12/2026
Last week, Chief Joseph Carr was sworn in as Chief of Police of the Hawthorne Police Department. Chief Joseph Carr has served the Borough of Hawthorne since 1993.
With over three decades of dedicated service to our community, Chief Carr brings deep experience, institutional knowledge, and steady leadership to his new command. Looking forward, Chief Carr is focused on modernizing the department—upgrading our technology, advancing officer training, and ensuring our personnel have the tools they need to protect and serve.
This forward-thinking vision, paired with his longstanding commitment to community-oriented service, ensures the department remains proactive, effective, and deeply connected to the residents we serve.
📸: Nathan Hoogmoed