NJSACOP Command & Leadership Academy Graduation
The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | June 2025
On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 100 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 Rutherford Chief John Russo, President of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police( and a proud alumnus of the NJSACOP Command & Leadership Academy).
This year’ s graduates included command personnel from the 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, Federal Bureau of Investigation, US Federal Air Marshal’ s Service, New Jersey State Parole, New Jersey State Human Services Police, Delaware Capitol Police, 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 & 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, please visit the Academy’ s webpage for the program brochure and application.
Link to online photo gallery from the May 2025 Graduation Ceremony.
14