Chief Louis Bordi leads the Voorhees Police Department, which is the 6th largest police department of the 37 municipalities in Camden County. He was appointed Chief in 2012, which made him the 5th Police Chief in the Department’s 60 year history. Chief Bordi brings 34 years of law enforcement service, experience, and expertise to his post. Before being appointed to the Chief’s position, he served in the Voorhees Police Department as a Patrol Officer where he distinguished himself as a canine handler and canine trainer. He also served as a Sergeant in the Patrol Bureau and eventually was promoted to the Patrol Bureau Lieutenant, where he served for six years. Chief Bordi led the Administrative Services Bureau and the Criminal Investigations Bureau before being promoted to the Operation Captain. While at all of his posts, Chief Bordi was instrumental in furthering the Department’s goals and mission to provide the best police service to the residents and visitors of Voorhees.
Chief Bordi has worked diligently to advance the law enforcement profession by being on the forefront of initiatives such as school safety and security, community policing partnerships, police officer training, and organizational accountability. Under his leadership, the Voorhees Police Department continues to make significant progress in driving down crime rates and supplying innovative police services to match the 21st century demands of policing.
Chief Bordi continues to maintain membership with the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), FBI National Academy Associates and the New Jersey Police Canine Association. He has taken a leadership role on the Executive Boards serving as the President of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police and President of the Camden County Police Chief’s Association. He continues to serve as an Executive Board Member, where he has been tapped to participate in numerous committees and projects around Camden County and the State of New Jersey.
A native of Voorhees, New Jersey, Bordi is a product of the local and regional school districts. He attained an Associate’s Degree from Camden County College, and a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University. He has been an adjunct professor for Fairleigh Dickinson University, Camden and Gloucester County Colleges, and is curriculum chair for the Camden County College Criminal Justice Program. He also continues to maintain his commitment to higher police training by serving on the Camden County Police Academy Advisory Board.
All of Chief Bordi’s experiences are a replication of his commitment to supply outstanding police services that will provide a safe and secure environment, where people and the police continue to build mutual trust and respect.
