Tom started his career with the Long Branch Police Department in 1998 after serving honorably in the United States Marine Corps during Operation Desert Shield/Storm. He served as an investigator in both the Street Crimes Unit and the Juvenile Bureau before being promoted to Sergeant in 2004 and Lieutenant in 2007. He retired in February 2017, serving in the Internal Affairs/Training and Assistant Patrol Commander positions and on the county SWAT team. Presently, Tom serves as the Program Director and Assistant Professor of Police Studies at Seton Hall University. Tom also served as the Director of Safety and Security for the South Orange/Maplewood, NJ School District for three years. Tom holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Administration of Justice from Rutgers University, a Master of Public Administration degree from Seton Hall University, and a Doctor of Science in Civil Security Leadership, Management, and Policy from New Jersey City University. Additionally, he is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP) by the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) and an active member of PERF, ACJS, NJACJE, and PBA 600. Tom published numerous professional and academic articles in peer-reviewed journals and police trade magazines and presented at nationwide criminal justice and school security conferences nationwide. Lastly, his book, “115 Proven Ways to Dramatically Improve Your Agency, Your Officers & Your Leadership,” was published nationally in 2020. Tom is married with three boys and lives on the Jersey Shore.