Three long-serving Livingston Police Department officers – Captain John Drumm, Sergeant Michael Herbert, and Officer Ralph Kolbusz – all retired from the department last month.
“All three officers were vital contributors to the operations and success of the department,” Chief of Police Gary Marshuetz said. “I wish Captain Drumm, Sgt. Herbert, and Officer Kolbusz happy, healthy and rewarding retirements.”
Captain Drumm retired on January 31, after serving as a Livingston Police officer for more than 34 years. Drumm was captain of the Patrol Division where, among many of his duties, he supervised four patrol squads covering the township on a 24/7 schedule.
Active in the community, Drumm often partnered with various citizen groups to improve town wide security. He was deployed to New York City to assist with duties related to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, served on auto theft task forces, and helped to secure both license plate reader cameras and body worn cameras for the department.
“Captain Drumm has left a lasting impact on the department, as some of his goals and accomplishments were to increase: training, supervisory roles, technological advancements, transparency, and diversity within the department,” Chief Marshuetz said.
Sergeant Michael Herbert retired on January 30. He began working as a patrol officer for the Livingston Police Department in 1989. He served as Emergency Service Unit (ESU) commander, PBA president, and had (Continued on Page A-6) roles as both patrol and administrative sergeant.
“Sergeant Herbert’s leadership will be sorely missed at the department,” Chief Marshuetz said.
Officer Ralph Kolbusz served as an officer for 25 years, with over 21 of those years for the Livingston Police Department. He served on the Detective Bureau, ESU Unit, and the Community Policing Unit. Officer Kolbusz was active in the community and he was present at all Livingston Police Departmentsponsored educational and service events.
“Officer Kolbusz was instrumental in the creation of the Junior Police Academy and loved interacting with Livingston’s residents, both young and old,” Chief Marshuetz said.
