Hudson County Sheriff's Office
The Hudson County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is a law enforcement agency in Hudson County, New Jersey, in the United States.
| Hudson County Sheriff's Office | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Formed | 1872 |
| Legal personality | Governmental: Government agency |
| Jurisdictional structure | |
| Operations jurisdiction | Hudson County, New Jersey, United States |
| Population | 674,836 |
| General nature | |
| Operational structure | |
| Headquarters | 257 Cornelison Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306 |
| Agency executive |
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| Website | |
| Hudson County Sheriff | |
Rank Structure
| Title | Insignia | Badge Design | Badge Color | Badge Number | Uniform |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheriff |  |
Medallion with eagle and stars | Gold, with silver stars | No | White shirt, peaked cap, gold hat badge |
| Undersheriff |  | ||||
| Chief Warrant Officer |  | ||||
| Director of Narcotics |  |
Medallion with eagle and star | |||
| Captain |  |
Laurels and crown | Gold | ||
| Lieutenant |  |
Medallion | |||
| Sergeant |  |
Navy blue shirt, peaked cap, gold hat badge | |||
| Detective | None | Yes | |||
| Sheriff's Officer | Star |
Patrol Bureau
Utilizing a Pittman schedule, which provides 24-hour coverage, the Patrol Bureau is directly responsible for the day-to-day delivery of law enforcement services to all Hudson County parks, roads, and county-owned facility site locations.[1]
The Patrol Bureau, commanded by Captain Anthony DeGennaro, additionally consists of the Traffic Safety/Crash Investigation Unit, Motorcycle Unit, Bike Patrol Unit, Transportation Unit, and the Canine (K9) Unit.
Court Bureau
Commanded by Captain Michael Kosakowski, the Court Bureau serves Hudson County's main courthouse, as well as satellite courthouses, State & County Probation, and Support Enforcement Division.
The Court Bureau is responsible for the day-to-day security and operations of the Hudson County Superior Court. Officers assigned to judicial functions perform these services while maintaining a secure and professional profile. In addition to security functions, these officers ensure that parties to actions, lawyers and witnesses are present when the court is in session. A major function of the court officers is the secure transportation of prisoners to and from the courts.[1]
The Hudson County Sheriff's Office also maintains a security guard division to assist with security screening at the entrances to the main judicial complex as well as the satellite courthouses.
Detective Bureau
Commanded by Captain Jorge Laverde, the Detective Bureau serves one of the most critical functions in law enforcement: the investigation of criminal offenses. The detective's main objective is to gather information that will successfully identify, apprehend, and prosecute a criminal offender. The Detective Bureau works closely with the Patrol Division and also collaborates with outside agencies to complete their objective.
Along with the investigative component, the Detective Bureau is responsible for the service of arrest warrants issued by the courts. Warrant service is accomplished regardless of the originating court's jurisdiction.
The Detective Bureau is also responsible for extradition of felons arrested in other states.
Bureau of Criminal Identification
Reporting to Sgt. Jason Occhipinti, the primary function of the Bureau of Criminal Identification is the positive identification of suspects, defendants, and inmates. BCI provides a professional service to all law enforcement agencies within Hudson County, the State of New Jersey, and both out-of-state and federal agencies.
BCI's functions are diverse; it is responsible for maintaining all criminal records within the county as well as acting as the agency's crime scene unit. BCI's personnel and expertise are utilized for background checks and criminal investigations.
Operating as a satellite AFIS facility for the FBI and New Jersey State Police, BCI detectives are able to analyze, compare, evaluate, and verify fingerprint submissions utilizing the latest technology, leading to suspect identifications. BCI is also able to collect DNA and other trace evidence at crime scenes.
Civil Division
Reporting to Sgt. Rich Garcia, the Civil Division carries out the Sheriff's statutory responsibility for the service of process and execution of writs. These judicial process documents originate from the courts, governmental agencies and private attorneys in New Jersey and throughout the United States and include:
Summonses, complaints and subpoenas
- Writs of possession for real estate
- Injunctions for protection against domestic violence
- Writs of garnishment
- Arrest orders/writs of bodily attachment
- The Civil Division also enforces levies and writs of attachment and conducts Sheriff's sales to aid in the collection of money judgments.
9-1-1 Call Center
Operated by the Sheriff's Office, the 9-1-1 Call Center provides 9-1-1 intake and dispatch services for all unincorporated areas of Hudson County, 12 law enforcement municipalities, 7 fire/rescue municipalities, and numerous special patrol areas.
References
- "About Us". Hudson County Sheriff's Office. Retrieved 16 May 2019.