The New Jersey Police Chief Magazine | February 2025 NJSACOP Command & Leadership Academy Graduation
On January 14 , 2025 , 93 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 Awards ” for the highest achieving student from each Section were announced . The Award is named in honor of retired Chief Wilde , the “ founding father ” of the program . This Session ’ s ceremony was bittersweet , being held shortly following the announcement of Chief Wilde ’ s passing . We were very fortunate to have Chief Wilde ’ s son , Cranford Police Det . Lt . Steve Wilde present to help present this Session ’ s Chief Harry Wilde Awards .
The program commenced with opening remarks from Rutherford Chief John Russo , President of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police .
This Session ’ s graduates included supervisory and 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 New Jersey State Police , New Jersey State Human Services Police , New Jersey State Parole Board , the Delaware River Port Authority Police , 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 gallery from the January 14th Graduation Ceremony .
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