November 26, 2014 THE VILLADOM TIMES I • Page 13 Wyckoff Police Sergeant Jack McEwan retires by John Koster Wyckoff Police Sergeant Jack McEwan was honored upon his retirement by brother officers and members of the Wyckoff Town- ship Committee at an off-schedule public meeting earlier this month. Sergeant McEwan came to the Wyckoff Police Department in June of 1991 after having served 16 months with the New Mil- ford Police Department. “Attention to detail, neatness, and pro- fessional appearance were the cornerstones of everything that Jack was involved in,” said Wyckoff Police Chief Benjamin Fox. McEwan, who holds two master’s degrees, was Wyckoff’s Homeland Secu- rity officer, safety officer, officer in charge of the Alco-Test Machine, traffic safety officer in charge of crash reports and the speed sign board, ice cream truck inspec- tions, street lights, and officer in charge of warrants. He is a New Jersey state certified radar instructor. In April of 2011, Sergeant McEwan was involved in the vehicular pursuit of four ex- convicts who committed a violent robbery at a local jewelry store and had stolen $1 million worth of expensive watches. When one of the robbers jumped from a moving vehicle and ran for it, McEwan chased him on foot and apprehended him. The arrest involved officers from a number of towns and was one of the most spectacular crimi- nal pursuits in northwest Bergen County’s history. All four felons were captured. McEwan is a scuba enthusiast and Chief Fox pointed out that he will have ample time to pursue his hobby. The sergeant’s last day of official duty was in early November, but he will officially retire at the end of the year. Jack McEwan