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Camden, NJ – On Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, Camden County Sheriff Gilbert “Whip” Wilson was sworn in as Treasurer of the Sheriffs’ Association of New Jersey (SANJ).
The SANJ is a cooperative of sheriffs from around the state with a mission “to promote, protect, preserve and enhance the Office of Sheriff in New Jersey.”
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Wilson said he is honored and feels privileged to have been considered for the office.
“I’m extremely grateful for the opportunity to serve my colleagues and my community by holding this position,” Wilson said. “My focus continues to be on advocating for progressive law enforcement policies and practices that make our state safer and fairer for everyone.”
Sheriff Wilson served in the U.S. Air Force from 1965 until 1969 on tours to Thailand and Vietnam. He was a member of the Camden Police Department for over 26 years, served as Commander of the Vice Unit and Supervisor of the First Community Policing Unit retiring as Lieutenant.
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He is a member of the Camden City Democratic Committee, the Camden County Democratic Committee and had the honor to serve as a Delegate for the 2012 Democratic National Convention.
From his work with the Camden Police Department to his efforts as an elected official, Camden City Council (1997-2001, 2005-2010), the New Jersey State Legislature General Assembly (2010-2015) and now Sheriff of Camden County, he has dedicated his life to public service.
(Source; Media Release)
Photo by SJO. Sheriff Gilbert “Whip” Wilson is pictured with Assemblyman Arthur Barclay (left) at Bellmawr Student Government Day at Bellmawr Borough Hall in May, 2017