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Detective Corporal Scott Haggerty Promoted to Sergeant
Sheriff Michael F. Strada, Sergeant William Ficacci, Sergeant Scott Haggerty
Sheriff Michael F. Strada is pleased to announce the promotion of Sheriff's Detective Corporal Scott Haggerty to Sergeant in the Sussex County Sheriff's Office Bureau of Law Enforcement. A lifelong resident of Sussex County and a 1987 graduate of High Point Regional High School, Sergeant Haggerty began his law enforcement career in May 2003 when he was hired as a Corrections Officer by the Sussex County Sheriff's Bureau of Corrections. In June of 2004, he was hired as a Sheriff's Officer and assigned to the Courthouse Security and Prisoner Transportation Unit of the Bureau of Law Enforcement. He remained in this assignment until September of 2006 when he was assigned to the Sheriff's Community Policing Unit. Since August of 2018, Sergeant Haggerty has been assigned to the Sheriff's Detective Bureau where his current duties include background investigations, criminal and civil warrant service and entries, as well as fugitive apprehension.
A certified Field Training Officer (FTO), Sergeant Haggerty is also certified as a Hazardous Materials Technician, a Child Safety Seat Technician, and a Defensive Driving Instructor. Throughout his career, he has been a member of the Sheriff's Traffic Unit, the Sussex County Hazardous Material Team (HAZMAT), and the County Car Accident Reconstruction Team (CART), as well as the Sussex County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) Incident Management Team. A life member of the Wantage Township Fire Department, Sergeant Haggerty is also a former Fire Chief of the Department.
Earlier this month, Sheriff Strada administered the oath of service to Sergeant Haggerty, congratulated him on his promotion, and wished him continued success in his career. Said the Sheriff, "Throughout his career, Sergeant Haggerty has repeatedly displayed the qualities of leadership that are so vital to this position. We look forward to seeing him bring these qualities to his new role as a supervisor." Sergeant Haggerty is a graduate of the Passaic County Police Academy Basic Corrections Officer Class and the Bergen County Law & Public Safety Institute (Police Academy) Basic Police Class.
Sheriff Michael F. Strada, Sergeant Scott Haggerty, Sergeant William Ficacci, Sergeant John Gray, Sergeant Michael Tidaback
10/21/2020
Corporal Jamie Caravaggio, Sheriff Michael Strada, Corporal Jennifer Van Der Wende
Correctional Police Officer Jennifer Van Der Wende has been promoted to Corporal. A 15-year veteran of the Bureau of Corrections, Corporal Van Der Wende began her law enforcement career in October of 2005 when she was hired by the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office as a Corrections Officer.
Correctional Police Officer Corporal Jason Van Der Wende (husband of Corporal Van Der Wende), Corporal Jennifer Van Der Wende, Sheriff Michael Strada
Throughout her career, Corporal Van Der Wende has received certifications and training from the State of New Jersey Police Training Commission, the Passaic County Police Academy, the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness, The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency Management Institute, the International Council of Women in Law Enforcement, the Sussex County Prosecutor’s Office, the National Center for Biomedical Research and Training and the New Jersey State Department of Corrections.
A certified Field Training Officer (FTO), during her tenure with the Bureau of Corrections Corporal Van Der Wende has served in many capacities including background investigations, administration, and the Special Operations Group (SOG). She is currently assigned to the Sussex County Office of Emergency Management where she is working with municipal emergency management coordinators and community stakeholders on hazard mitigation planning for the County of Sussex; as well as procurement and stock of personal protective equipment (PPE) in preparation of a potential second wave of coronavirus.
Corporal Van Der Wende is a 2020 graduate of The College of Saint Elizabeth with a M.A. in Justice Administration and Public Service. She also holds a B.A. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology from Seton Hall University. Corporal Van Der Wende is a graduate of the Passaic County Police Academy Basic Corrections Officer Training Class.
Correctional Police Officer Jamie Caravaggio has been promoted to Corporal. A 2001 graduate of Hopatcong High School, a lifelong resident of Sussex County, and a 15-year veteran of the Bureau of Corrections, Corporal Caravaggio began her law enforcement career in October of 2005 when she was hired by the Sussex County Sheriff’s Office as a Corrections Officer.
Corporal Jamie Caravaggio, Sheriff Michael Strada
During her tenure with the Bureau of Corrections, she has received commendations and letters of recognition for her performance.
An avid supporter of her community, Corporal Caravaggio frequently donates her free time to charitable causes. She is a previous member of the Police Unity Tour, a five year return runner in the Stephen Sillers Tunnel to Towers Foundation charity to benefit disabled veterans, and she takes part in many local charitable events. A current member of her Union’s Executive Board, Corporal Caravaggio also organizes the PBA Local 378 annual Christmas Toy Drive which collects donated toys and distributes them to local Sussex County Schoolchildren each Christmas.
A 2009 graduate of Sussex County Community College, Corporal Caravaggio holds an Associates of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice. Corporal Caravaggio is a graduate of the Passaic County Police Academy Basic Corrections Officer Training Class.
At a recent “swearing-in” ceremony for the new Corporals, Sheriff Strada congratulated them both and wished them continued success in their careers.