MORRIS COUNTY — Morris County Prosecutor Fredric Knapp announces the hiring of Rocco L. Miscia, Jr. to fill the position of Chief of Staff following the retirement of former Chief of Staff Dan Pfeiffer.
Chief Miscia’s career in law enforcement began in 1977 as a member of the Seton Hall University Campus Police and soon after the Rutgers University Police Department. He served at Rutgers University until he was recruited by the Montclair Police Department and joined their office. During Chief Miscia’s time with the Montclair Police Department, he worked in every unit and was named Investigative Bureau Commander as his last assignment. In 2002, he retired as Captain after serving for 25 years.
Chief Miscia previously served 14 years as the Director of the Essex County College Public Safety Academy. Throughout his decorated law enforcement career, Chief Miscia has remained a member of the International Assoc. of Chiefs of Police, FBI LEEDA, FBINAA NJ Chapter, and International Police Association.
Prosecutor Knapp said, “We are excited to have Rocco join our organization as the new Chief of Staff. His wealth of knowledge of the law enforcement field will aid the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in continuing in our goal of protecting the wonderful residents of our county”.
