Burgos saluted at final walk-out
FRANKLIN. Sgt. Rafael Burgos retires after a 29-year career, including 26 years with the Franklin Borough Police Department.
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| 24 Nov 2024 | 11:07
BU1 Sgt. Rafael Burgos says goodbye to his fellow officers in the Franklin Borough Police Department on Monday, Nov. 18. (Photos by Maria Kovic)
BU2 Sgt. William Grissom presents a plaque to Sgt. Rafael Burgos, who is retiring after 26 years with the Franklin Borough Police Department.
BU3 Police Chief Greg Cugliari speaks at the final walk-out ceremony for Sgt. Rafael Burgos.
Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia presents a proclamation to Sgt. Rafael Burgos.
Taylor, Rafael, Carrie and Danielle Burgos.
Franklin police Sgt. Rafael Burgos was honored during a final walk-out ceremony Monday, Nov. 18.
He retired after a 29-year career, including 26 years with the Franklin Borough Police Department.
A veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard, Burgos started as a special police officer in Beach Haven. After graduating from the Ocean County Police Academy, he began his full-time career in Allentown, N.J., before joining the Franklin department.
He was promoted to sergeant in 2017.
He served as a patrol officer, firearms instructor, active shooter instructor and Megan’s Law liaison.
His numerous accolades include a Life-Saving Award from the Fraternal Order of Police for rescuing an elderly resident from a house fire.