The Jackson Township Police Department announced the passing of retired Sgt. Kevin Low #137, remembering him for a lengthy law enforcement career that spanned 25 years with the department.

Before joining the Jackson Police Department in September 1975, Low graduated from Keansburg High School in 1969 and enlisted in the United States Army, where he served until March 1974. During his military service, he achieved the rank of Specialist 4 and earned expert badges for both the M16 rifle and hand grenade.

Following his honorable discharge, Low worked for the Ford Motor Company in Metuchen, where he developed what the department described as a lifelong passion for automobiles and classic cars.

During his time with the Jackson Police Department, Low worked a variety of assignments before being transferred to the Investigative Services Division in May 1987. In August 1994, then-Detective Low was promoted to sergeant and took command of the department’s midnight shift.

According to the department, Low received numerous commendations throughout his career for actions including assisting in a homicide investigation while off duty, apprehending fleeing suspects, and assisting the Lakewood Police Department during a high-speed pursuit.

Among the honors he received were a Ribbon of Commendation for personal bravery, an Excellent Police Duty Ribbon for the single-handed apprehension of two auto theft suspects, a Good Conduct Ribbon, and a VFW Commendation recognizing his military service during the Vietnam War era.

The department also highlighted an incident in which Low successfully resolved a confrontation involving an armed intoxicated individual in a residential neighborhood without injury to anyone involved.

Low retired from the department in September 2000 and spent his retirement with his wife, Dr. Patricia West-Low.

In its statement, the department said Low’s name “is still spoken in the halls by those who still had the honor of working with him” and noted that he “is remembered well by this agency.”