04/25/2025
CONGRATULATION ON YOUR RETIREMENT!
The Delran Police Department would like to congratulate Chief James D Mitchell on his retirement.
Chief James D. Mitchell retired on March 1, 2025 after serving 26 years. Chief Mitchell graduated from the Burlington County Police Academy in June of 1999. In 2001 he moved to the Investigative Division when he became a Detective. During the next several years Det. Mitchell was able to pursue specialty training in many areas, including certifications in Accident Reconstruction, SWAT, Hostage Negotiation, Bicycle Patrol, and Internal Affairs. He was a founding member of many of these specialty units and was placed in command of several.
In 2003 Det. Mitchell was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and assigned to the midnight shift as a Patrol Supervisor. During this time, he received several commendations, including Life Saving, Meritorious Service, and Exceptional Service. In 2003 Sgt. Mitchell received his Associate Degree in Criminal Justice from Burlington County College. Sgt. Mitchell was promoted to Lieutenant in July of 2017. He was designated as the Support Services Commander and assigned as the Accreditation Manager for the Department. He worked on reviewing, revising, and rewriting all departmental policies as required to comply with the New Jersey Chiefs of Police Association Accreditation process. He was also assigned the responsibility of assisting the Township Prosecutor in handling court cases. He held this position until he was promoted to Chief of Police in November of 2021.
We wish you all the best in your future and happiness to you and your family. Stay safe