CAPE MAY, NJ – In an effort to recognize the hard-working personnel of the City of Cape May, Manager Paul Dietrich continues a city-wide recognition program to honor “employees of the month”. The objective is to recognize employees who show exemplary individual achievement, contribution, and performance in their jobs. These individuals consistently exhibit a positive and supportive attitude and make contributions beyond the usual expectations of their employment.

Peers can nominate each other, building a stronger comradery amongst the workforces. Management, Department Heads, and Supervisors are not eligible to be nominated, allowing recognition to solely focus on the hard-working City employees that make the City a success daily.

Under the authorization of the City Manager, the Employee of the Month Committee consists of voluntary Supervisors from each Department who will review nominations and select the winner for each month.

City Manager Paul Dietrich recognized Patrolman Daniel Martinez from the Cape May Police Department as the City’s August 2025 Employee of the Month during the September 3^rd Council Meeting.

Ptlm. Martinez was nominated for his dedication to the community as a full-time Patrol Officer. Passionate about safety, he is diligent at enforcing the traffic and criminal law statues of the Cape May Island and State of New Jersey.

Chief Dekon Fashaw said of the recipient, “Pltm. Martinez is driven, proactive, and always has a positive attitude. His friendly demeaner and laughter can energize a room.”

Ptlm. Martinez has been with the Cape May Police Department since 2019 but briefly departed for additional field experience and training with Lower Township and West Wildwoods Police Departments. The City couldn’t be happier to have him back!