Scott Torre

Experience

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  New Providence Police Dept.

  Jan 1986 - Jan 2006

  • Captain

    Jan 2001 - Jan 2006

  • Lieutenant

    Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  • Detective Sergeant

    Jan 1990 - Jan 2000

  • Detective

    Jan 1986 - Jan 1990
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  New Providence Police Department

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2014

  Deputy Police Chief

  •Second in command to the Police Chief.•Managed the day-to-day operations and all divisions of the police department. •Extensive experience in criminal investigations.•Critical Infrastructure Assessment/Protection. •Solid background in staffing, planning, contract negotiations, hiring and promotional processes. •I have spent my career making sound decisions in handling critical incidents and mitigating risks.•Assisted in the process of State Accreditation and re-accreditation through the development and implementation of policies and best practices to align with the identified professional standard goals of the department.• Developed and maintained a comprehensive school security program specifically addressing site security, active shooter and explosive device response, lockdown and evacuation procedures.• Coordinated and documented required ongoing departmental training, certifications, and re- certifications.• Experienced in applying for and managing state and federal grants available to the department.• Assigned as the department's Internal Affairs Supervisor, responsible for properly investigating and documenting all internal investigations and complaints.• Skilled at preparing and giving structured employee performance evaluations. • Managed all aspects of the process for hiring new officers and 911 Communications Dispatchers including interviewing, selection, and training.• Maintained an active role in the Union County Counter Terrorism Task Force.• Organized and managed many community oriented policing initiatives such as the D.A.R.E. Program, Senior Citizen Liaison Program, P.A.T.T. (Police and Teens Together), and various Neighborhood Watch and Crime Prevention programs.• Chairman of Municipal Alliance for the Prevention of Alcohol and Drug Abuse. (1995-2014) Show less

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  Saint Peter's University

  Jan 2014 - now

  Director of Campus Safety

  As Director of Campus Safety for Saint Peter's University in Jersey City, NJ I currently oversee a staff of 75 officers and provide for 24/7 patrol and surveillance of the University. • Developed and maintain a comprehensive EOP and school security program specifically addressing site security, active shooter training and prevention, bomb threat and explosive device response, campus lock down and fire and emergency evacuation procedures.• Assure compliance in proper reporting for the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act..• Conduct and detail Critical Infrastructure Assessments for the 30 University buildings.• Liaison with City Police, County Prosecutor’s Office, DHS and OEM.• Oversee upgrades, maintenance and inspections of CCTV cameras and monitors, One Card Access systems, Intrusion and Fire Alarm Systems, and all wet pipe and fire suppression systems. • Upgrades of all Campus Safety policies and procedures including the Emergency Operations Plan using an “All Hazards Approach,” University Fire Safety Plan, Fire Emergency Evacuation Plan.• Conduct regular drills in all University Buildings and provide training to Students, Faculty and Staff for proper response in emergency situations.President NJ CUPSA (College and University Public Safety Association) 2017-18 Show less

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  NJ CUPSA (College and University Public Safety Association)

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  President 2017-18