Chief Talk Podcast · Laurie Doran & Daniel J. Engelhardt - Episode CHIEF TALK: Episode #39 | Chief Talk Live from Atlantic City Laurie R. Doran & Daniel J. Engelhardt Laurie R. Doran leads the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, serves as the federally designated Homeland Security Advisor to the Governor, and is the Cabinet-level executive responsible for coordinating and leading the State’s counterterrorism, counterintelligence, cybersecurity, and preparedness efforts. Her extensive experience in intelligence and counterterrorism positions...

Chief Talk Podcast · Jarrod Burguan CHIEF TALK: Episode #38 | Chief Talk Live from Atlantic City Jarrod Burguan Chief Jarrod Burguan served 29 years in local law enforcement. He retired as the Chief of Police for the San Bernardino (C.A.) Police Department in 2019. Since retiring in 2019, Chief Burguan has worked as a consultant for municipal government and media organizations and as an advisor for the Department of Justice. Click Here to Follow the Chief Talk Podcast - Hit the FOLLOW BUTTON! facebook twitter ...

Chief Talk Podcast · Eric Diagle - Episode 37 CHIEF TALK: Episode #37 | Chief Talk Live from Atlantic City Eric Daigle Eric Daigle serves as an expert witness in cases related to police and security operations, particularly the use of force, investigation, supervision of force, and deadly force incident reviews. A former Connecticut State Police detective, he now serves as a reserve officer. Click Here to Follow the Chief Talk Podcast - Hit the FOLLOW BUTTON! facebook twitter instagram soundcloud Other Chief...

Chief Talk Podcast · JohnRusso CHIEF TALK: Episode #36 | Chief Talk Live from Atlantic City John Russo John Russo, the chief of the Rutherford Police Department, is the incoming president of the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police. Among his many, many accomplishments, John completed the NJSACOP West Point Command and Leadership Program in 2005 and is now an NJSACOP Accredited Chief Executive. He is also Co-Chairperson of the NJSACOP Chiefs Wellness Committee. Click Here to Follow the Chief Talk Podcast - Hit the FOLLOW BUTTON! ...

Chief Talk Podcast · Giacomo Sacca - Episode 35 CHIEF TALK: Episode #35 Giacomo Sacca Giacomo Sacca is currently the Chief of Police for the City of Elizabeth. He is the highest-ranking officer in the police department, responsible for all police operations. Chief Sacca has twenty-eight years of experience as a police officer and agency supervisor. Chief Sacca served as a supervisor in the uniformed services and investigative bureaus of the police department. Before earning his role as the agency administrator, Chief Sacca served as the Commanding Officer of the Emergency...

Chief Talk Podcast · Yolanda Ciccone - Episode 34 CHIEF TALK: Episode #34 Yolanda Ciccone In June 2020, Governor Phil Murphy nominated Yolanda Ciccone to be the Prosecutor of Middlesex County. She was confirmed by the Senate on June 15, 2020, beginning a five-year term as the county prosecutor. She oversees 26 municipal and university/college police departments as well as the County Sheriff’s Department and is amongst the busiest in the state. The office handles more than 6,500 criminal complaints annually, has a budget of $20.7 million and employs just over 200...

Chief Talk Podcast · Cheryl Ortiz - Episode 33 CHIEF TALK: Episode #33 Cheryl Ortiz Cheryl Ortiz, a 20-year veteran of the DEA, was appointed as the Special Agent in Charge of the New Jersey Field Division. Previously, she was an Assistant Special Agent in Charge at the Miami Field Division with oversight of the Ft. Myers Resident Office, Task Force Group 13, Special Support Unit, OCDETF/Asset Forfeiture Group and the Administration Division. She was also the Executive Assistant to the Chief of Operations and Acting Administrator. In addition, during her tenure at Headquarters,...

Chief Talk Podcast · Craig Coughlin - Episode 32 CHIEF TALK: Episode #32 Craig Coughlin Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin has served in the General Assembly since 2010, representing the 19th Legislative District. He is the longest serving Speaker in New Jersey history, now in his fourth term. Highlights of the Speaker’s legislative tenure include raising the state’s minimum wage, delivering property tax relief, investing in childcare and mental health programs, increasing public school funding, ending surprise medical bills, and improving the state’s environmental...

Chief Talk Podcast · Daniel Sysol - Episode 31 CHIEF TALK: Episode #31 Daniel Sysol Daniel Sysol is the Deputy Director, 87th Security Forces Squadron Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. He provides leadership, guidance, and support for the protection and security for more than 44,000 personnel, 42,000 acres consisting of $8.1 bullion in facilities and more than 88 mission partners on Joint Base McGuire-Dix- Lakehurst. Dan retired in February 2021 as a lieutenant from the Toms River Police Department after 26 years of service. He then joined the 87th Security Forces...