Clark Police Department Promotions

Two members of the Clark Police department took an oath in front of the Town Council and their families during the March 17 public meeting as they were promoted to new positions within the department.  Andrew Medeiros was promoted to Sergeant and Michael Ciaccio to Detective Sergeant during the event.

“Stepping into the role of Sergeant means not only leading by example but also guiding and mentoring others, fostering teamwork, and ensuring that the values of justice, fairness, and accountability remain at the core of everything we do,” said Captain Miguel Acabou. “We have no doubt that Sergeants Mederios and Ciaccio will continue to serve with honor and distinction, inspiring those around them with their strength of character and steadfast dedication.”

Sergeant Andrew Medeiros 

Sergeant Andrew Medeiros graduated from Rider University in 2009 with a bachelor’s degree in finance. In 2013, he graduated from the State of New Jersey Police Training Commission in Somerset County. Sergeant Medeiros was hired by the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office where he served from June 2013 until March 2015. In April 2015, Sergeant Medeiros was hired by the Clark Police Department where he was assigned to the Patrol Division. In 2018, Sergeant Medeiros was detailed to the Union County Prosecutor’s Office as a Detective with the Homicide Task Force until 2019. Sergeant Medeiros returned to the Patrol Division for about one year until 2021. Sergeant Medeiros was then appointed as a Traffic Detective with the Clark Police Department’s Traffic Bureau from 2021 until 2024. During his service, Sergeant Medeiros is the recipient of the Honorable Service Award in 2015, a Life Saving Award in 2018 and a Platoon Award in 2023. Sergeant Medeiros is a certified Traffic Safety Specialist, among other Traffic Specialty certifications, he attended the New Jersey State Police 26^th Annual Advanced Homicide Investigations Course and Federal Bureau of Investigations in Crisis Negotiations.

 Detective Sergeant Michael Ciaccio

Sergeant Michael Ciaccio enlisted in the United States Marine Corps from 2005 until 2009. Sergeant Ciaccio was deployed to Iraq in 2005 and in 2007, where he participated in the Anbar Awakening in Al An Anbar Providence. After returning from the United States Marine Corps, he enrolled in John Jay College of Criminal Justice and graduated in 2010 with a bachelor’s degree. Sergeant Ciaccio wanted to further his education, enrolling in Fairleigh Dickinson University and graduating in 2012 with a master’s degree. Sergeant Ciaccio started his career in Law Enforcement when he was hired by the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office in June 2013. In April 2015, Sergeant Ciaccio was hired by the Clark Police Department where he was assigned to the Patrol Division. Sergeant Ciaccio was then appointed to the Criminal Investigations Bureau from 2018 until 2021. Sergeant Ciaccio was then promoted to Patrol Sergeant and was assigned back to the Patrol Division. In the course of his service, Sergeant Ciaccio has been the recipient of two Platoon Awards.