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During five years so far in office, Berdnik has focused on quality-of-life initiatives such as narcotics enforcement, prostitution raids and increasing video cameras to reduce crime and catch criminals, the local noted.
He has developed children programs -- among them, the Junior Sheriff’s Academy -- increased gang awareness and boosted an Internet Crime Unit to keep children safe from online predators.
Berdnik spent 28 years with the Clifton Police Department, and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy.
He has received various awards, including a Meritorious Service Medal, an Honorable Service Medal and a Life Saving Medal.
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