Ptl. Nick Lamson, Badge #146, started with the Ewing Police Department in September 1994 as a dispatcher.  In March 1997, he was hired as a Ewing Police Officer and graduated the Trenton Police Academy - Class #82.  He was assigned to the Patrol Bureau.  He was eventually trained as a Field Training Officer and Breathalyzer Operator.  He also kept his CAD/911 Dispatcher certifications and assisted in the radio room at times. 

     In January 2005, Ptl. Lamson was selected to become a K-9 Officer.  He was partnered with a one and a half year old German Shephard from Czechoslovakia named "Max".  They graduated the New Jersey State Police K-9 Scent Class and then graduated the Atlantic City K-9 Academy Patrol Class in June 2006.  They are members of the New Jersey Detect and Render Safe Task Force.

     Ptl. Lamson and Max have trained in many different environments such as on trains, helicopters, planes, ferry boats.  They have trained at Ellis Island around and in the Statue of Liberty.  They have also conducted security bomb sweeps at different arenas in the state before music concerts and gatherings.

      Ptl. Lamson has received the Knights of Columbus Officer of the Year and American Legion Officer of the Year Awards.  He has earned two Exceptional Duty Medals and has received many letters of good conduct.  He was also awarded the Chief's Commendation Award.