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Offi cer Desiree Strother
New Jersey State Parole
Officer Desiree Strother served the Juvenile Justice Commis-
sion for more than 20 years. She was able to assist the Cam-
den County Police Department in a shooting investigation by
identifying a parole absconder who was shot and hospitalized
under a false name. Officer Strother is a trained instructor for
de-escalation techniques for individuals with special needs and
mental health issues.
Offi cer Raul Velez, Jr.
New Jersey Training School for Boys
Officer Raul Velez, Jr. has worked for the Juvenile Commis-
sion for the past 13 years. As a field training officer, he excels at
instructing, educating and guiding new officers as they begin
their careers.
Offi cer Molly Richardson
Northern State Prison
Officer Molly Richardson has been with the NJ Department
of Corrections for 26 years. Officer Richardson has received nu-
merous commendations in 2017 for finding 50 decks of heroin,
a cell phone and 24 packs of Suboxone.
Offi cer Steve Hernandez
Special Operations Group
Officer Steve Hernandez has been with the NJ Department
of Corrections for 25 years. He has worked in many positions
including the Special Operations Group, the Central Transpor-
Offi cer Steve Hernandez from the Special Operations Group.
tation Unit and the Honor Guard. Officer Hernandez also serves
and protects his community as a volunteer EMT and chief of
his emergency squad. In his countless service positions, he has
shown his high degree of commitment to the department.
Offi cer Craig Cavagnaro
Southern State Correctional Facility
Officer Craig Cavagnaro began his career in 2008 at the South-
ern State Correctional Facility. He received the Commissioners’
Commendation for his involvement in assisted aid during a fa-
tal CTU motor vehicle accident in Cumberland County in 2016.
Officer Cavagnaro called 911, secured the officer’s weapons and
assisted the first responders on the scene.
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