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Emergency Management Section

The Emergency Management Section Supervisor holds the rank of Major and also serves as Assistant Deputy State Director, Office of Emergency Management.

The Section is under the command of the Deputy Superintendent of Homeland Security, who is the Deputy State Director, Office of Emergency Management.

The Section organizes, directs, staffs, coordinates and reports the activities of the Communications Bureau, Emergency Response Bureau, Incident Support Bureau, Preparedness Bureau and Recovery Bureau.

The Supervisor and staff facilitate the flow of information to and from the various Bureaus supervised and serve as a conduit for communication with other Division entities.

The Section is also responsible for planning, directing and coordinating emergency operations within the State which are beyond local control.

Read more on the New Jersey State Police web site