Officers

Chief Ciarlello joined the New Hanover Township Police Department in 2023 bringing over 27 years of law enforcement experience and leadership to our agency. He attended the Montgomery County Community College Municipal Police Academy in 1995 and shortly after began his law enforcement career as a part time officer with Bridgeport Borough. In 1997, he was hired by the Hatfield Township Police Department as a full-time officer. While in Hatfield, Chief Ciarlello served in many positions such as Field Training Officer, Accident Reconstructionist and Youth Aid Panel Coordinator. He was also cross sworn as a Special Montgomery County Detective serving on both the Drug Task Force and Montgomery County Elder Abuse Task Force. During his time with Hatfield, Chief Ciarlello rose through the ranks serving as a Patrolman, Detective, Detective Sergeant and finally as the Operations Lieutenant where he oversaw both the Patrol and Detective Divisions. He also supervised the recruitment, testing and hiring process for new police officers. Additionally, Chief Ciarlello served Montgomery County Regional Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) for over 22 years many of those years in leadership roles. He served as both the Team Leader and Commander of the North Penn Tactical Response Team (NPTRT) and later as the Team Commander for the Montgomery County SWAT-Central Region Team (MSWAT-CR). Chief Ciarlello has a Bachelor Degree from Cabrini College in Sociology with a concentration in Criminal Justice. He also has a Graduate Degree from Saint Joseph University in Public Safety Management. Chief Ciarlello is a graduate of the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA) Trilogy training, MALEEDS Regional Command College training at Princeton University, the FBI National Academy Class #276 at Quantico, Virginia and Northwestern University School of Police Staff & Command Class #509. Questions may be directed to the New Hanover Township Police Department non-emergency phone number

Corporal Michael Salvo joined the New Hanover Township Police in 2011 and has prior law enforcement experience in both Lehigh and Montgomery Counties.  In 2009, Corporal Salvo attended and successfully completed Municipal Police Officers Education and Training from Temple University, graduating top in his class. During his time with New Hanover Township, Corporal Salvo has served as a criminal investigator, a field training officer, and he is currently the department’s lead firearms instructor. Corporal Salvo has been recognized for numerous police commendations to include those presented for actions taken during the life savings efforts of an infant, as well as the apprehension of dangerous home intruders. Prior to working for the New Hanover Township Police, Corporal Salvo served in the United States Marine Corps. During his time with the USMC, Corporal Salvo completed two combat tours in Iraq; The first as an Infantry Machine Gunner, and the second as a Scout Sniper Team Leader. After completing his second tour, he was personally selected to take part in a joint venture between the U.S. Marine Corps and General Dynamics Inc. for the purpose of conducting testing operations on light tactical vehicles in Alaska. In addition to his law enforcement and military training, Corporal Salvo has received a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Albright University, as well as a Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement Intelligence from Saint Joseph’s University.

Corporal Bradley Shup has been working in law enforcement since 1995 law enforcement, with prior experience in both Berks and Montgomery Counties.   He brings with him an extensive amount of experience in the law enforcement field, both as a patrolman and as a supervisor.  Corporal Shup graduated from the Montgomery County Municipal Police Training Academy in 1992.   Prior to accepting employment with New Hanover Township, Corporal Shup previously worked as a police officer for Marlborough Township and the Borough of Boyertown.   While a member of the Boyertown Police Department, officer Shup was promoted to the rank of Corporal, a position he held for over four years before leaving to take employment with New Hanover Township. He has an extensive amount of training and experience in the areas of traffic and motor carrier laws, and he is also certified as a Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Inspection Mechanic.

Officer David Fugelo joined the New Hanover Township Police in 2011. Prior to working for New Hanover Police, Ofc Fugelo worked for the Bridgeport Borough Police Department. Also, Ofc. Fugelo served in the United States Marine Corps prior to starting his law enforcement career. During his time in the Marine Corps, Ofc. Fugelo completed one combat tour in Iraq and one humanitarian aid mission in Peru. While deployed to Iraq Ofc. Fugelo was a SAW gunner, machine gunner for convoy operations, and was also part of a Quick Reaction Force. Ofc. Fugelo left the Marine Corps at the rank of Sergeant. Following his time in the Marine Corps, Ofc. Fugelo attended and successfully completed Municipal Police Officers Education and Training from Montgomery County Municipal Police Academy. In addition to his military and law enforcement training, Ofc. Fugelo has a Bachelor’s and Master's Degree in Criminal Justice and Intelligence. Ofc Fugelo is a Field Training Officer, a Negotiator with the Montgomery County SWAT – Western Region and is also a Special County Detective with the Montgomery County Municipal Police Drug Task Force.

Officer Matthew Dean joined New Hanover Township Police Department in 2016. Prior to joining the department, Ofc. Dean spent 4 years with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office where he was assigned to the Civil Division. Prior to starting his law enforcement career Ofc. Dean was born in raised in New Hanover Township. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Bloomsburg University. While attending college he played 4 years of collegiate baseball as a pitcher. After college he was hired by Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in 2013, were he then attended the Pennsylvania Deputy Sheriff’s Academy at Penn State University. While working at the Sheriff’s Office Ofc. Dean was a member of the Montgomery County Major Incident Response Team and Bicycle Incident Response Team. In 2015, Ofc. Dean attended the Montgomery County Municipal Police Academy at night while working full time with the Sheriff’s Office. After graduating in 2016 he was then hired with New Hanover Township Police Department part time then eventually joining full time in 2018. Ofc. Dean is currently assigned to the patrol division while also being a Special County Detective with the Montgomery County Municipal Police Drug Task Force. Ofc. Dean is also the department’s firearms instructor.

Detective Colin Lawlor joined the New Hanover Township Police Department in January of 2015. He is currently assigned to the Patrol division and has previously served this department as a criminal investigator. Prior to his time here, he attended the George Washington University where he studied international affairs with a concentration on conflict and security. He went on to obtain his Municipal Police Officer Education and Training certification through the Montgomery County municipal police academy where he graduated in the top of his class. He continually attends advanced trainings with a special focus on collision investigation and electronic crime. He is a graduate of the Montgomery County School of Criminal Investigations and has received training from organizations including, but not limited to, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the United States Secret Service. He is cross-sworn with the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office for special assignments and is a member of the United States Secret Service Cyber Fraud Task Force. Detective Lawlor brings to this department experience as a corporate asset protection specialist. During which time he partnered with local law enforcement and regional task forces to identify, apprehend, and prosecute those engaged in organized retail theft and financial crime.

Officer Justin Lathrop joined New Hanover Township Police Department in 2015.  Prior to working for the New Hanover Police, Ofc. Lathrop attended and successfully completed Municipal Police Officers Education and Training from the Delaware County Municipal Police Academy. Officer Lathrop is a Patrolman with an emphasis of traffic safety.  He is certified through the United States Department of Transportation to inspect commercial vehicles and their drivers for compliance with state and federal motor carrier safety regulations.  He is also certified through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation as a Qualified Commonwealth Employee to weigh vehicles. Officer Lathrop is responsible for investigating and rectifying traffic issues and concerns within New Hanover Township.

Officer Eric Johnson joined New Hanover Township Police Department in 2019. Prior to joining the department, Ofc. Johnson spent 4 years working for Kutztown University Police Department. Prior to starting his career in law enforcement, Ofc. Johnson received his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Kutztown University. After college, Ofc Johnson attended the Montgomery County Municipal Police Academy at night while working full time as a warehouse manager. While working at Kutztown University Police Department, Ofc. Johnson was part of the Bike Patrol Unit and also received the Lifesaving Award.

Officer Thomas Rosa joined the New Hanover Township Police Department in October of 2020 and was promoted to full time in January of 2021. He is currently assigned to the patrol division. Officer Rosa obtained his Municipal Police Officer Education and Training certification through the Montgomery County municipal police academy and graduated in December of 2019. Prior to his time here Officer Rosa enlisted in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as an infantryman. Officer Rosa is also a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu jitsu holding the rank of purple belt.

Officer Ronald Ulary became a member of the New Hanover Township Police Department in April of 2022. In 2011, he attended the Temple University Municipal Police Academy. Prior to joining the department, Ofc. Ulary spent 8 years with the Jenkintown Borough Police Department where he was assigned to the Patrol Division. In addition to patrol duties with Jenkintown, Ofc. Ulary has served as a Field Training Officer, Uniformed Crime Reporting manager, a Criminal Investigator, and Vehicle Maintenance Officer. He is also an instructor for Taser, OC spray, handcuffing and expandable batons. During his time as a police officer, Ofc. Ulary has become a member of the Montgomery County Drug Task Force, completed the FBI Inter-County Detective School, and he is also a part of the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center ran by the Philadelphia Police Department. Ofc. Ulary has also been recognized for numerous police commendations to include those presented for the apprehension of dangerous robbers, and for actions taken while apprehending a suspect who was attempting to shoot police officers. In addition to his law enforcement experience, Ofc. Ulary has earned an Associate’s Degree of Science in Computer Electronic Engineering Technology from ITT Technical Institute in 2005.

Officer Davidson was hired by New Hanover Township in January of 2024. Prior to joining the department Officer Davidson began his public safety career as a Police Officer in Winnipeg Manitoba Canada.  Officer Davidson relocated to Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania where he continued in public safety as a 911 Dispatcher with Montgomery County Department of Public Safety where he obtained senior telecommunicator status. In March of 2017 Officer Davidson continued his policing career by accepting a position with SEPTA Transit police. He attended the Philadelphia Police Academy and began working in the high crime and high drug areas within the SEPTA Transit system. Officer Davidson excelled at his work and was accepted to the Criminal Investigations Unit. Officer Davidson was also a member of SEPTA’s (Special Operations Air Recognizant) S.O.A.R. team. While on the SOAR unit he successfully completed his FAA Part 107 unmanned aircraft certification which he continues to hold his certification to this day. Officer Davidson has also completed training on enforcement of Drone laws. In 2021 Officer Davidson returned to Montgomery County and joined the Norristown Police where he continued to excel on night shift until being hired by New Hanover Township three years later. While not working Officer Davidson loves to spend time with his wife, stepchildren and grandchildren. Officer Davidson also enjoys traveling back home to visit his family in Canada when he has the chance.

Officer Almiron was born in Paraguay and moved to the United States in 2003. Maria grew up with her family in Delaware County, Pennsylvania and attended Cardinal O’Hara High School. Following graduation, she worked as a childcare aid while also taking classes at Temple University. In 2022, Maria decided to pursue her dream of being a police officer and put herself through the Delaware County Community College Police Academy night program which lasted 47 weeks. Following her police academy graduation, Maria was hired by the Cliffton Heights Police Department where she served as a part time officer until being hired by the New Hanover Township Police Department in 2023. Maria joined New Hanover Police Department with several certifications to include First Aid, CPR, Taser and Less Lethal tactics. She is also bilingual being fluent in both Spanish and English.

Officer Funk became a member of the New Hanover Township Police Department in December of 2025. Office Funk grew up in Lansdale, PA and attended North Penn High School. While attending North Penn, Ewan was a student at North Montgomery County Technical Career Center for Protective Services. Following high school graduation, Ewan joined the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, as an infantryman and attended training at Fort Benning Georgia. He continues to serve his country in the National Guard. In 2025, Ewan continued his academic path taking classes at Montgomery County Community College and attended the Temple's University Police Academy where he graduated on October 10th, 2025.

Officer Manley became a member of the New Hanover Township Police Department in December of 2025. Officer Manley grew up in Middletown, Pennsylvania where he attended Lower Dauphin High School and graduated in 2018. He was a standout baseball player in high school and continued playing collegiate baseball at DeSales University where he earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Following college graduation, Will continued his academic path by attending the Harrisburg Area Community College Police Academy and graduated in June 2024. After completing the police academy, he spent a year and a half at Middletown Borough Police Department prior to being hired by New Hanover Township.