Leonard Larkin

Administrative Lieutenant

Lieutenant Leonard Larkin started his law enforcement career in 2005 with the New Jersey Department of Corrections as a Corrections Officer.  Lieutenant Larkin was hired by the Middle Township Police Department in February of 2007 and graduated from Cape May County Police Academy in June of that same year.  Lieutenant Larkin served as a patrolman for five years, prior to being assigned to the Major Crimes Unit as a detective in August of 2012. In August of 2016 Lieutenant Larkin was promoted to the rank of Patrol Corporal and served in that capacity until being promoted to the rank of Patrol Sergeant in November of 2020.  During Lieutenant Larkin’s time as Patrol Sergeant, he attended and graduated from The New Jersey Association of Chiefs of Police Command and Leadership Academy.  In May of 2024, Lieutenant Larkin was promoted to his current rank of Administrative Lieutenant.

During his career with the Middle Township Police Department, Lieutenant Larkin has served as a Physical Fitness Instructor, Defensive Tactics Instructor, and a Military Drill Instructor at the Cape May County Police Academy.  In August of 2010 Lieutenant Larkin was certified by the International Chiefs of Police Association as a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) and held that certification for ten years.  Lieutenant Larkin has been recognized as an expert witness in Middle Township’s Municipal Court in this field.

Lieutenant Larkin grew up in Cape May County and graduated from Lower Township High School in 1994.  He currently resides in Cape May County with his family.