NJSACOP Command & Leadership Academy Graduation
The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | June 2023
On Thursday , May 25 , 2023 , 86 law enforcement and public safety executives graduated from the NJSACOP Command & Leadership Academy . The graduates were called one by one to receive their diplomas in front of family , friends , and co-workers . Following the presentation of the diplomas , the “ Chief Harry Wilde Academic Achievement Award ” for the highest achieving student from each Region was announced .
The program commenced with opening keynote remarks from Spring Lake Chief Ed Kerr , President-elect of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police .
This year ’ s graduates included command personnel from municipal and county police agencies throughout New Jersey , as well as from agencies in the states of Delaware , Pennsylvania , and Maryland . The course also included graduates from New Jersey State Police , US Federal Air Marshal ’ s Service , New Jersey Institute of Technology Police , Delaware State Fire Marshal , and multiple County Prosecutors and Sheriffs Offices .
The NJSACOP Command & Leadership Academy is designed for command and supervisory level law enforcement and other public safety professionals . Participants are selected by the NJSACOP Command and Leadership Committee and the program faculty . Characteristics of a successful applicant include a commitment to the law enforcement profession , a desire to lead people effectively , and motivation to continue developing skills in interpersonal communication and decision management . If you are interested in applying for the next Command & Leadership Academy session , please visit the Academy ’ s webpage for the program brochure and application .
Link to online photo gallery from the May 25 h Graduation Ceremony https :// njsacop . smugmug . com / 2022-October-CL-Academy-Graduation-Ceremony-Spring-2022 /
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