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Another City native has joined the Asbury Park Police force.

Islam Joshua, 24, sworn into duty Friday during a ceremony attended by friends, family, his new colleagues, and City officials.

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Asbury Park Police Department Spokesman Sgt. Michael Casey said Joshua was selected from the civil service city list.

Municipal Clerk Cindy Dye administered the oath of office.

Joshua, a 2012 Asbury Park High School graduate, will academy training Wednesday, Casey said. He is expected to graduate in mid-May, at which time he will be assigned to a three-month field training at a starting annual salary of $35,549.

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