The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | February 2024 NJSACOP Command & Leadership Academy Graduation
On Monday , February 05 , 2024 , 106 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 Section were announced .
The program commenced with opening remarks from Rutherford Chief John Russo , 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 , sheriffs ’ offices , and county prosecutors ’ offices throughout New Jersey , Delaware , Maryland , and Pennsylvania . The course also included graduates from the Federal Bureau of Investigation , Federal Air Marshal ’ s Service , New Jersey State Police , New Jersey Transit Police , New Jersey State Parole Board , and the Rutgers University Police .
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 www . njsacop . org for the program brochure and application .
Online photo galley from the February 5th Graduation Ceremony
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