On Nov. 6, 1997, three armed robbers entered Sovereign Bank on Nassau Street, demanded money and held four employees hostage.
Three Borough Police officers confronted a robber who held a revolver to a woman's head. When the man aimed his gun at the officers, they opened fire, killing him and leaving the hostages and themselves unharmed.
It was arguably the biggest crime Borough Police has faced during the past decade. It was the kind of day that the new Police Chief Charles Davall hopes never to see during his term.
This summer, the Borough Council promoted Davall, 44, to chief. His appointment came after former Police Chief Thomas Michaud retired after 36 years on the force and 10 years at its helm.
Davall has risen up the ranks quickly. Though he is a 20-year veteran, he has moved through three positions in the past two years. In 2000, he was promoted from lieutenant to captain.
Two reasons Davall has been so successful are his efforts to advance the department's use technology and his support for community policing, Mayor Marvin Reed said.
"He, more than anyone, brought the department into the computer age," Reed said.
Davall also has taught classes to central New Jersey police academies on community policing. Through the program, the department assigns officers to specific areas. The officers then visit schools, talk to residents and patrol their areas.
Michaud emphasized community policing when he was in charge, and Davall said he plans to continue that push over the next few years. Establishing a greater rapport between police and the Borough community is one of his primary goals as chief, he said.
In many decisions, Davall will likely look to the example set by his predecessor over the past decade.
"He was a great leader," Davall said of Michaud. "He had a great vision for the police department."
Though Michaud is retired from the force, he has remained involved in state law enforcement. Since leaving Borough Police, he has consulted for the New Jersey State Police Chiefs Association, where he was president.
Also promoted during the leadership shift this summer were Anthony Federico to captain and Dennis McManimon to lieutenant. A 20-year veteran, Federico will manage personnel, computer systems and communications.
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