The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office
Media Release
 

Sheriff Frank Balles
Atlantic County Sheriff
Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office

FAX: 609/909-7292
February 05, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ATLANTIC COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PROMOTES FROM WITHIN
Sheriff Frank X. Balles is at it again. Today, 5 officers will be promoted as the beginning of the process to bring order and functional operations to the Sheriff’s Office in Atlantic County. When Sheriff Frank Balles took his post, he swore to make the necessary changes which would be needed in his efforts to improve the way that the Sheriff’s Office is managed.
The Atlantic County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce the promotion of following Officers to their new rank:

 

Captain Joseph Mineer
Captain Mike Aberman
Lieutenant John Ruhlman
Sergeant Joseph Amici
Sergeant Phillip Tucker

 

 The officers were promoted during a scheduled Atlantic County Freeholders meeting on March 3, 2009, which was being held at the Atlantic County Criminal Court Complex in Mays Landing.

 

 Captain Joe Mineer began his career in 1980 as a correction officer in the Atlantic County Correctional Facility, which at the time was a division of the Atlantic County Sheriff's Office.  In 1983, he graduated from the Camden City Police Academy and was assigned general duties in the Atlantic City and Mays Landing stations of the Sheriff’s Office.  In 1985 he was assigned as a detective in the Fugitive Squad and served there until his promotion to Sergeant in 1989.  He served as a Patrol Sergeant and Street Sergeant in the Fugitive Squad until his promotion to Lieutenant in 1994.  As Lieutenant, he commanded various units including 4-12 Operations, the Fugitive Squad, the Mays Landing Courthouse, and the Atlantic City Courthouse.  He lives in Mays Landing with his wife Marianne and his two children Sydney and Joey.
 Captain Mike Aberman started his law enforcement career in 1986 with the Atlantic County Department of Corrections.  He joined the Sheriff’s Office in 1988 and upon graduating from the Atlantic County Police Academy, was assigned to the Sheriff’s Patrol Unit.  In 1991 he was assigned as a detective in the Fugitive Squad and served in this capacity until his promotion to Sergeant in 2001.  As Sergeant, he continued to serve in the Fugitive Squad until his promotion to Lieutenant in 2007.  As a Lieutenant, he commanded the Fugitive Squad as well as the Criminal Courthouse and the Transportation Unit.  He lives in Egg Harbor Township with his wife Lisa and two children Michael and Matthew.

 

 Lieutenant John Ruhlman started his law enforcement career serving in the Army as a Military Police officer in 1977.  John was hired in 1980 as a Youth Group Worker for Harborfields and in 1984, was hired as a Atlantic County Corrections Officer.  In September of 1985, John was hired by the Sheriff’s Office and served as Sheriff’s Officer in both the Mays Landing and Atlantic City Court Houses.  Lt. Ruhlman completed his Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice through Glassboro State College in 1982.  John lives in Richland with his wife Donna and sons John Jr., Jason, and Jarred.

 

 Sergeant Joseph Amici started his law enforcement career in 1967 as a clerk for the FBI and was stationed in Philadelphia and Honolulu, Hawaii.  In 1974, Joe was hired by the Conshohocken Police Department where he obtain several certifications including Breathalyzer and RADAR operator.  On April 13, 1987, Joe became a Atlantic County Sheriff's Officer and served on the Honor Guard and in Prisoner Transport in the beginning of his Sheriff’s Officer career.  In 1982, he was assigned to road patrol, including the Atlantic City Rail Terminal.  Since 1993, Joe has been assigned to both the Atlantic City and the Mays Landing Court houses as a Sheriff’s officer.  Joe has also been recognized with the Combat Action Award and the Injured in Combat award for his participation during an incident with a prisoner became armed with a knife.  Joe resides in Hammonton with his wife Eileen and children Thomas, Melissa and Angela.

 

 Sergeant Phillip Tucker started his law enforcement career in July 1985 as a Atlantic County Corrections Officer.  In 1987 he transferred to the Sheriff’s Office and has worked in both Court Houses. In 1990, he was assigned to the Atlantic City Rail Terminal and Prisoner Transport.  Since 2002, Phil served in the Community Affairs Unit where he was instrumental bringing the Project Lifesaver Program to Atlantic County.  He has also served as a National Instructor for the Project Lifesaver Program.  Phil is a firearm’s instructor.  He resides in Hammonton with his wife Angel and his children LeAnne and Dana.

 

For more information, please contact the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office at Jackson_steve@aclink.org or (609) 909-7214.