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Chief Edward C. Dobleman joined the Mt. Ephraim
Police Department in 1990 as a patrolman becoming a third generation police
officer for the Mount Ephraim Police Department. He followed in the
footsteps of his grandfather, John M. Dobleman, who served with the Camden
City Police, the Camden County Park Police, and the Mt. Ephraim Police
Department from 1947 to 1976. In 1976, Chief Dobleman’s grandfather retired
as a Sergeant. Chief Dobleman’s father, Edward H. Dobleman, also served
with the Mt. Ephraim Police Department from 1969 to 1992, and he retired as
the Chief of Police.
In April of 2000, Edward C. Dobleman was
promoted to the rank of Corporal within the Mt. Ephraim Police Department.
In May of 2004, he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant within the
department. In January of 2006, he was promoted to the rank of Chief of
Police for the Mt. Ephraim Police Department.
During Chief Dobleman’s time with the police
department, he has attended several classes provided by the following: the
University of Delaware; the University of North Florida; Northwestern
University; the International Association of Chief’s of Police; the New
Jersey State Association of Chief’s of Police; Camden County College;
Gloucester County College; Burlington County College; John E. Reid and
Associates; the New Jersey State Police; and Strategic training concepts.
Chief Edward C. Dobleman was born and raised in
Mt. Ephraim and graduated from Mary Bray Elementary School; R. W. Kershaw
Middle School, and Audubon High School.
Chief Dobleman was also a member of the Mt.
Ephraim Police Explorers in 1980 through 1983 where he learned
the procedures of Law Enforcement, he also attended Camden County College
where he majored in Criminal Justice. Chief Dobleman then entered the
Camden County Police Academy and started on patrol with the Mt. Ephraim
Police Department 1990. Chief Dobleman was married in October of 1996 to
Tracy Finnegan. They currently have one son named Brent.
As Chief of Police, Edward C. Dobleman’s
mission is to provide safety and security to the residents and visitors of
the Borough of Mt. Ephraim. Chief Dobleman is committed to protecting,
defending, and serving the community through modern policing methods, with
an emphasis on working in partnership with local residents and businesses.
As a proud member of the law Enforcement Community, Chief Dobleman will
constantly strive to conduct himself and the department in a manner worthy
of the public’s confidence and respect. He endeavors to return pride in our
community, in the department, and in our residents.
Chief Dobleman has received several
Certificates of Appreciation from several police departments for outstanding
contributions to the community. He is also a member of the Camden County
Fatal Accident Team and has contributed work on the reconstruction of
several fatal accidents within the County.
In the future, Chief Dobleman plans to attend
both West Point Leadership and Command School and the New Jersey Department
of Personnel’s Certified Public Manager Program. Chief Dobleman further
plans to continue his education within the Criminal Justice to assure the
residents of Mt. Ephraim get the most updated police services available.
Chief Dobleman is currently a member of the
Following: the International and State of New Jersey Chief’s of Police
Association; The Fraternal Order of Police; Camden County Prosecutor’s
Office Crash Investigation Team, New Jersey Police Traffic Officers
Association “NJPTOA”, New Jersey South Jersey Traffic Officers Association,
Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstruction “ACTAR”,
Accident Reconstruction Network “ARC”, Collision Safety Institute “CSI”,
Magloclen System Network, Camden County Emerald Society; and the Camden
County Police Academy Alt. route review board. During his off hours Chief
Dobleman enjoys coaching his son’s hockey and soccer teams and traveling
with his family.
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Captain Brian Beppel joined the Mt. Ephraim
Police Department in 1990 as a Special Law Enforcement Officer, Class II. In
1993, he was promoted to Patrolman and in 1996 he was assigned to the
Detective Bureau, as a Patrolman, on an as needed basis. He moved quickly
through the ranks; proving at each level that he was ready to take on more
responsibility: in 1997 he was promoted to Corporal, 1999 he was promoted
to Detective Sergeant, and in 2002 he was promoted to his current rank of
Captain.
After
graduating from Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, he began the educational
process toward becoming a commercial pilot. The Captain decided that this
was not the career that he wanted to pursue. He wanted a career that would
challenge him and fit his natural leadership qualities. So, he switched to
Law Enforcement and began to take Law Enforcement classes at Camden County
College. Also during this time, he attended the Cape May County Police
Academy. After graduation, Captain Beppel was employed with the Ocean City
Police Department where he spent the summer of 1990 assigned to a patrol car
as a Class II patrolman. That September, he joined the Mt. Ephraim Police
Department.
During his
time at MEPD, he has made and continues to make many positive changes to the
department. From operations to training to personnel, the Captain has worked
hard to keep MEPD up to date, in compliance and trained in order to serve
the community better.
An
advocate for continuing education, Captain Beppel has attended many Law
Enforcement courses provided by, among others, Penn State University, The
International Association of Chief’s of Police, and The New Jersey State
Association of Chiefs of Police.
The
Captain attended and graduated as the Valedictorian of his class from the
West Point Leadership and Command School. And this year, he will be
attending New Jersey Department of Personnel’s Certified Public Manager
Program, which is sponsored by Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Capt.
Beppel also has been awarded many commendations. He has received
professional awards, like the Service Award for a CPR Save. But of all his
commendations, his favorite ones are the thank you letters that he has
received from the people of the community.
Off duty
the Captain enjoys spending time with his family, traveling and is involved
in many activities. He is a Second Degree Black Belt in Kenpo Karate, which
he also teaches, and he holds a belt in Aikido. He also enjoys golf, motor
cycles and flying hot air balloons. He and his wife, Laurie, have two
children.
Capt.
Beppel is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, The
Fraternal Order of Police, The Camden County Detectives Association, The
Camden County Juvenile Officers Association, MAGOLCLEN and the Free Masons.
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