Avalon Swears In Officer Byrd

Posted March 28th 2022

Quar’tus Byrd was sworn in as an Avalon police officer by Mayor Martin Pagliughi, then received his badge from Police Chief Jeffrey Christopher.

Byrd, who grew up in the Egg Harbor area, began his law enforcement career as a special officer in Ocean City.

“Quar’tus possesses the desire to serve, with the ability and a genuine personality that will be a great addition to the Avalon Police Department,” Christopher said. “I insist on selecting the most qualified applicants to represent the Avalon Police Department.”

The Avalon Police Department conducts a comprehensive hiring process to select individuals that possess the highest standards, desire, qualifications, physical fitness, personality, and integrity to become an Avalon police officer.

The interview process begins with a physical fitness exam, then an oral examination to test knowledge of criminal law, and an oral interview to get to know the candidate personally. Byrd set himself apart from the others in this process.

Byrd then attended the Cape May County Police Academy, where he completed the basic course for police officers and excelled in firearms proficiency with perfect scores. He graduated from the academy Jan. 13.

Photo caption: Officer Quar’tus Byrd (center) is flanked by members of the Avalon Police Department and Mayor Martin Pagliughi (right) following his swearing in.