Command Staff

Captain Jeffery Samalonis

Captain Jeffery Samalonis grew up in Medford and attended Taunton Forge, Medford Memorial, and Lenape High Schools.  He graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in International Business from York College of Pennsylvania in 2002.  After graduation, Jeff attended Gloucester County Police Academy and graduated in December of 2002.  In March of 2003, he was hired as a full-time police officer with the Medford Township Police Department where he was assigned to the patrol bureau.  In 2006, Jeff was assigned as a Field Training Officer, as well as a member of the Honor Guard Unit.  In 2009, he was assigned to the Criminal Investigations Bureau as a detective, and in the same year was selected as a member of the Special Response Team.  In 2014, Jeff was appointed as a Corporal where he assisted the Sergeant with daily patrol activities.  In 2021, Jeff was promoted to the rank of Sergeant where he led a squad and was the Field Training Unit supervisor and assistant accreditation manager. In February 2022 Jeff was reassigned as the Detective Sergeant supervising the Criminal Investigations Bureau. In November 2023, Jeff was promoted to Lieutenant and oversaw the Field Operations Bureau, and in January of 2025 he oversaw the Criminal Investigations Bureau. On October 1, 2025, Jeff was promoted to his current rank of Captain.

Throughout his career, Jeff has been a member of the Community Relations Unit where he helped organize various community events.  Jeff has also earned many awards including two exceptional duty medals, two honorable service medals, a CPR save medal, two Burlington County Prosecutors Office Unit excellence awards along with many certificates of merit and letters of commendations.  He is also a black belt and instructor in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu where he instructs members of the police department in self-defense.

Lieutenant Joseph Canuso

Lt. Joseph Canuso grew up in Bellmawr NJ and graduated from Triton High School in 1995 and attended Camden County Community College.  After graduation, Joe attended the Camden County Police Academy graduating in December 2001. 

Joe began his Law Enforcement career with UMDNJ and Hi-Nella Police Departments.  In March of 2004, Joe was hired by the Medford Township Police Department where he was assigned to the Patrol Division.  In 2005 Joe was assigned to the K9 Unit where he served until 2023, winning top honors at both regional and national competitions.  In 2016 Joe was assigned to the Field Training Unit, and appointed to Corporal in 2018 where he assisted the Sergeant with the daily activities of the Patrol Division.  In 2021, Joe was promoted to the rank of Sergeant where he led a squad and was also the Field Training Unit supervisor.  In 2022 Joe was assigned to supervise the School Resource Unit and in 2024 assigned to supervise the Traffic Safety Bureau.  In January 2025, Joe was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and will serve as the Field Operations Bureau Commander.

Throughout his career, Joe has been a member of several specialized units and is a certified K9 instructor for patrol tactics and scent detection. Joe has also earned many awards which also include, Police Officer of the Year.