On Monday, March 6, 2023, Sheriff Eric Scheffler promoted three officers in a ceremony held at the Mays Landing Superior Courthouse.
William Brennan was promoted to the rank of Captain, Timothy Brown was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and Gregory Engstler was promoted to the rank of sergeant.
Captain William Brennan has been serving with the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office since January of 2008. During his career Captain Brennan has served in nearly every assignment, having most recently been assigned to oversee the Office of Professional Standards. His new assignment has him serving as the Operations Commander where he will oversee daily functions of the agency. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Stockton University. Additionally, Captain Brennan earned his certification as an Accredited Command Executive through the New Jersey State Association of Chief’s of Police. Captain Brennan is a member of the United States Coast Guard Reserve, where he has earned the rank of Chief Petty Officer.
Lieutenant Timothy Brown, has been with the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office since 2007. He started as a court officer and worked in the Warrants Unit and a State Police narcotics task force as a Detective before being promoted to Sergeant. As a Sergeant, he worked as a supervisor at the Civil Courthouse and a Detective Sergeant in the Warrants Unit. Recently, he helped form the new Municipal Courthouse Unit. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Rutgers in Criminal Justice and is working towards a master’s degree in Administrative Science. Lieutenant Brown lives in Atlantic County with his wife and four children.
Sergeant Gregory Engstler began his career as a Corrections Officers in September 2005. After a brief stint as a Municipal Officer, Egnstler was hired by the Sheriff’s Office and has served as an officer and detective. His most recent assignment was with the FBI Task Force.. He resides in Atlantic County with his wife.
Sheriff Scheffler could not speak more highly of the three officers. He said “they come to work each day to make the Office better and to serve the public to the best of their ability.”
Pictured from left to right: Lt. Timothy Brown, Sheriff Eric Scheffler, Sergeant Gregory Engstler, and Captain William Brennan.
