03/11/2025
Today we are proud to recognize Sgt. Carmen Bermudez, who is a 20 year veteran of the Clifton Police Department and currently assigned as a patrol supervisor. She was a previous Officer of the Year award winner, the first female winner in Clifton history, the first female detective in department history, and only the second female to be promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Prior to her promotion, Sgt. Bermudez served as a detective in both the Juvenile Division and the Body Worn Camera Unit. The first law enforcement officer in her family, she has since been joined in uniform by her sister (Belleville PD) and her daughter (Port Authority PD), as well as several other family members. Sgt. Bermudez knew from a young age that she wanted to be a police officer, and she recalls being the victim of a robbery at twelve years old, which further solidified her commitment to pursue a law enforcement career. Her favorite part of her job is having many opportunities to help others, and among her most rewarding memories are the many instances where she was able to comfort and pursue justice for victims of s*x crimes.