Biography
Ptl. Trotz began his career as a SLEO II with the Avalon Police Department in 2016, graduating from the Cape May County Police Academy.
Ptl. Trotz was hired as an SLEO II with Woodbury City in the summer of 2017. Ptl. Trotz assisted patrol squads until he was hired as a full-time patrol officer in September of 2018. Ptl. Trotz had a passion for pro-active police work and assisting the K-9 unit in his free time and during community events.
After being assigned to the K-9 unit, Ptl. Trotz and his K-9 partner Adonis, a Dutch Shepherd, attended the John “Sonny” Burke K-9 in Atlantic County. Ptl. Trotz and K-9 Adonis graduated in May of 2023. K9 Adonis is a Dutch Shepherd, trained in patrol and narcotics.