PARSIPPANY — The Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council unanimously approved a resolution on December 16, authorizing the appointment of two new entry-level police officers to the Parsippany-Troy Hills Police Department.
The action, adopted as Resolution R2025-220, comes as township officials acknowledged that the Police Department is currently understaffed and faces challenges in fully carrying out its mission to provide exemplary service and protection to residents, visitors, and those who work or travel through Parsippany. The Council determined that increasing staffing levels is in the best interest of public health, safety, and overall community wellbeing.
Under New Jersey statute and the township’s municipal code, Parsippany is permitted to appoint qualified entry-level police officers who are exempt from taking the Civil Service Law Enforcement Examination. Following a review process, Patrick Calabrese and Kevin Leba were identified as eligible and qualified candidates for appointment.
The resolution authorizes the Mayor, or his designee, to proceed with the appointments, contingent upon both candidates successfully completing required physical and psychological examinations prior to officially joining the department.
Council members voted in favor of the resolution during the December 16 meeting, signaling broad support for strengthening the Police Department’s staffing levels as part of ongoing efforts to maintain public safety throughout the township.
