MORRIS COUNTY — The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office honored Detective Jazmin Felder during a retirement walkout ceremony on May 29, recognizing her more than 20 years of distinguished service in law enforcement and her dedication to protecting children and advocating for victims of crime.
Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll, First Assistant Prosecutor Maggie Calderwood, and Chief of Detectives Robert McNally joined colleagues, friends, and family members in celebrating Felder’s accomplished career.
Felder began her law enforcement career in 2005 with the Middlesex County College Police Department. In addition to providing campus security, she assisted the Edison Police Department by serving as a Spanish-language translator during witness and suspect interviews.
In 2007, she joined the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Police Department, where she responded to service calls, conducted criminal investigations, and gained valuable experience in surveillance operations, crisis intervention, and investigative procedures.
Her career took a significant step forward in 2013 when she joined the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and was assigned to the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit. As a certified Child First Investigator trained through the nationally recognized Finding Words forensic interviewing program, Felder specialized in complex investigations involving child abuse, child endangerment, sexual assault, Internet Crimes Against Children cases, and human trafficking.
In 2017, she was promoted to detective supervisor, overseeing investigations involving sex crimes, child endangerment, and Megan’s Law compliance while also participating in the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Felder expanded her experience in 2020 when she joined the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office. Assigned to the Special Victims Unit and Homicide On-Call Team, she investigated sexual assault and child endangerment cases while assisting homicide investigations. She also participated in narcotics investigations, wiretap monitoring, forensic cellular evidence investigations, and served on the Rapid Deployment Team, responding to riots, protests, and other critical incidents.
She returned to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office in 2024, where she resumed her work in the Sex Crimes/Child Endangerment Unit. There, she continued investigating child abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking cases while providing assistance to municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Throughout her career, Felder earned a reputation as a skilled investigator and passionate advocate for victims, particularly children who found themselves at the center of difficult and often traumatic cases.
Felder holds an Associate of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Ocean County College.
“Det. Felder has over 20 years of distinguished service in law enforcement and has built an accomplished career dedicated to strong investigative work, the protection of children, and victim advocacy,” Prosecutor Carroll said. “As you embark on this next chapter in your life, your colleagues and I extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to you.”
The retirement ceremony marked the conclusion of a career defined by service, professionalism, and a steadfast commitment to justice. Her contributions to the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office and the communities she served will leave a lasting legacy.
