Saddle Brook Police Department
Saddle Brook, New Jersey

Officer Biography

It is the people that make up an organization that make it what it is. We believe that the Saddle Brook Police Department is made up of some of the finest people in the profession.

The following is a brief biographical profile of one of the officers of the Saddle Brook Police Department. Profiles such as these will allow us to show you the person that stands behind the badge.

Robert J. Kugler

Chief of Police
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Formal Education

Graduate University of Miami, Bachelors Degree in Business Administration: 1983
Graduate American Academy McAllister Institute, Mortuary Science degree: 1984

Departmental History

Chief of Police 1995- Present
Captain, Operation Division Commander 1992-1994

Sergeant, Patrol Division Supervisor 1989-1992
Police Officer, Patrol Division 1985-1989

Professional Certifications / Training

1998 West Point Command and Leadership Programs

1995 FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Seminar (LEEDS)
1993 FBI National Academy (173rd Session)
1993 NJ Certified Public Manager, Rutgers University
1992 Certificate in Police Supervision, Northwestern University
1985 Basic Police recruit Class, Bergen County Police Academy

Honors / Awards

Honorary Doctorate of Leadership, Yeshua University, 2007
1996 Ten Outstanding Young Citizens in NJ, NJ Jaycees
1996 Law Enforcement Appreciation Award, Anti Defamation League of B'nai B'rith
1994 Outstanding Act Unit Citation, PBA Local #102
1990 Americanism Award Certificate of Commendation, American Legion Post 415, Saddle Brook, NJ

Membership

NJ State Association of Chiefs of Police - President 2007-2008
Bergen County Police Chiefs Association - President 2005
Bergen County Police Chiefs Legislative Committee - Chairman
Bergen County Police Training and Education Advisory Board

International Association of Chiefs of Police
FBI National Academy Associates
FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association
PBA Local # 102 - Bergen County
Saddle Brook Municipal Drug & Alcohol Alliance, Citizens Against Substance Abuse - Chairman

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