Promote Atlantic City Police Sgt. Who Was Shot & Nearly Died: Here’s Why

I have written a number of articles about Atlantic City, New Jersey Police Sergeant Christian Ivanov. He is the police officer who was shot last Tuesday — where he nearly lost his life — he was closer to dying than anyone has reported.

It Got Me Thinking

Yesterday, I inadvertently wrote that he is Captain Christian Ivanov. It must have been a freudian slip.

My mistake made me think … Why not promote Sergeant Christian Ivanov to Captain Christian Ivanov?

Promote Sergeant Ivanov — Not Because He Was Shot

Rather, because Ivanov displayed actions, leadership, character, and service before and during the shooting incident that demonstrate captain-level qualities.

Leadership That Was Proven Under Fire — Literally

A police captain's role is to lead people through a crisis.

The shooting incident provides a real-world test of leadership under the most extreme conditions imaginable.

Ivanov has demonstrated courage in the face of life-threatening injuries. This reality shows leadership that cannot be replicated in a classroom or some police assessment center, or, a civil service list.

The measure Of A Police Superior Officer

The measure of a police department leader is not how they perform on routine days — rather, how they handle a situation where everything is on the line.

During the incident that nearly claimed his life, Ivanov displayed:

• courage.
• judgment.
• commitment.

What more can you ask?

PS: Ivanov’s brother is presently high on the list for Sergeant of Police in Atlantic City.

The Ivanov Family — Looks LIke They Straight From Central Casting

Please Accept This As A Friendly Open Letter To:

Mayor Marty Small, Police Chief Jim Sarkos & New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill.