Cherry Hill Mayor Appoints Robert Kempf as Chief of Police
Mayor Susan Shin Angulo and Council President David Fleisher are pleased to announce lifetime Cherry Hill resident and 22-year veteran of the Cherry Hill Police Department, Robert Kempf, has been named the next Chief of Police.
Kempf, who holds Juris Doctor and Masters in Business Administrations degrees from Rutgers University, will become acting chief effective immediately and will be formally appointed chief by resolution at a Council Meeting in January.
“Acting Chief Kempf embodies the best of our world-class police department. He is a dedicated public servant, a forward-thinking leader and deeply engaged member of the Cherry Hill community,” said Mayor Susan Shin Angulo. “I know our police department will continue to be a model for excellence, and will exceed the highest standards in policing under his direction
Most recently, Kempf has served as a lieutenant in the professional standards and training department, the Director of Training and Special Operations Group Commander. He joined the Cherry Hill Police Department in November 1998 as a patrol officer, before becoming a detective in the cyber crime unit in 2011. He has also served as a sergeant and lieutenant in the patrol division, as well as a detective sergeant in the investigative division.
“Township Council and I have the utmost confidence in Acting Chief Kempf. His decades of experience, educational background and dedication to our community make him an excellent fit for the role,” said Council President David Fleisher. “We look forward to working with him, and extend our gratitude to Capt. Larry Robb for his hard work and stewardship over these past few months. I’d also like to thank Councilwoman Carole Roskoph, Councilwoman Sangeeta Doshi and Councilman Bill Carter for their participation in the rigorous interview process.”
Robb has served as Acting Chief following the retirement of former Chief William “Bud” Monaghan in September. Kempf was chosen after an extensive application and interview process that has taken place over the past several months.
“I am honored and humbled to assume command of the Cherry Hill Police Department. As a lifelong resident of Cherry Hill, this is the honor of a lifetime,” Acting Chief Robert Kempf said. “This Police department is the best in New Jersey and I look forward to leading the men and women into the future. I am confident we will work together to provide continued exceptional service to the residents of Cherry Hill.”
Kempf is a 1990 graduate of Cherry Hill West. He earned a bachelor’s of science degree in management from Rutgers University in 1995, a masters of business administration from Rutgers University School of Business in 2001 and a juris doctor degree from Rutgers University School of Law in 2010. He is also a 2017 graduate of the FBI National Academy, and earned a graduate certificate of achievement from the University of Virginia. He lives on the West side of Cherry Hill with his wife Christine, son Robbie and daughters Alexandra and Charlotte.
As leader of the CHPD, he will oversee a staff of about 170 employees, including 134 full-time sworn law enforcement officers, as well as six special law enforcement officers and 11 dispatchers, as well as administrative staff and records personnel. The department averages over 120,000 calls for service per year and covers 24.1 square miles, representing a population of roughly 75,000.