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Camden native sworn in as county’s 1st Latino police chief

One of Camden’s own has made history as the county’s first Latino chief of the police force.

News 12 Staff

Jan 2, 2021, 11:15 AM

Updated 1,449 days ago

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One of Camden’s own has made history as the county’s first Latino chief of the police force.
Gabriel Rodriguez was sworn in on New Year’s Eve. He is the third leader of the department in less than a decade.
Rodriguez says he hopes to improve the quality of life for people live in the city.
Rodriguez was raised in East Camden.
He joined the department in 2003.