Stephen Urbanski Email & Phone Number

Trenton, Nj, Us

New Jersey, United States

Oversee Port Licensing & Background Unit, Port Employment Hiring Unit, and Port Operations/Investigations Unit (Newark Station, Elizabeth Station, Bayonne Station); proactively enhance port security and dismantle organized crime impacting Port of NY and NJ through personnel management and complex investigations. Liaise with Port Authority Police of NY and NJ, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Newark Division Border Enforcement Security Task Force… Show more Oversee Port Licensing & Background Unit, Port Employment Hiring Unit, and Port Operations/Investigations Unit (Newark Station, Elizabeth Station, Bayonne Station); proactively enhance port security and dismantle organized crime impacting Port of NY and NJ through personnel management and complex investigations. Liaise with Port Authority Police of NY and NJ, U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Newark Division Border Enforcement Security Task Force (BEST), FBI Newark Divisional Transnational Organized Crime (TOC) East Squad, and FBI NY Division Organized Crime Squad.HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Supervise the strategic collection, analysis, and dissemination of intelligence while conducting complex investigations that coordinate with federal, state, and local partner agencies.٠ Conduct thorough and transparent investigations on individuals and business applicants applying as longshoremen, checkers, telecommunications system controllers, pier superintendents, hiring agents, stevedores, port watchmen, and officers, directors, or stockholders owning 5%.٠ Manage renewal process for individual Port Access Cards (PAC) and ensure transparent onboarding practices at ports.٠Served on committee to identify dated policies and training requirements, training policies, and training procedures following a controversial organizational change. ٠Oversee training procedures for 400+ Port Watchmen securing the Ports of New Jersey. Show less

Participated and Supervised Squads during violent and traumatic hostage, suicidal, or critical mental health crisis situations in which negotiations were an integral part of bringing the incident to a safe conclusion. HIGHLIGHTS:٠Led dozens of standoffs, suicides, hostage, and kidnapping situations as an Incident Commander that sometimes resulted in death. ٠Provide training, Yearly recertification and develop programs or other training opportunities specific to NJSP CNT… Show more Participated and Supervised Squads during violent and traumatic hostage, suicidal, or critical mental health crisis situations in which negotiations were an integral part of bringing the incident to a safe conclusion. HIGHLIGHTS:٠Led dozens of standoffs, suicides, hostage, and kidnapping situations as an Incident Commander that sometimes resulted in death. ٠Provide training, Yearly recertification and develop programs or other training opportunities specific to NJSP CNT needs.٠Participates in a suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training Program to acquire advanced knowledge on identifying and assisting individuals at risk for suicide. ٠Completed the Recognizing, Responding, and Managing Excited Delirium Training Program on assisting Veterans in a mental health crisis. Show less

New Jersey, United States

Oversaw various concerns of the CIB Units and administrative functions while ensuring safe and efficient operation; supervised two Major Crime Units, Fugitive Unit, Cold Case Unit, and Polygraph Unit of 40+ NJSP personnel. HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Led major criminal events as Incident Commander, including managing Major Crime Detectives during high-profile cases and death investigations.٠ Provided investigative support by training detectives and developing programs while delivering thorough… Show more Oversaw various concerns of the CIB Units and administrative functions while ensuring safe and efficient operation; supervised two Major Crime Units, Fugitive Unit, Cold Case Unit, and Polygraph Unit of 40+ NJSP personnel. HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Led major criminal events as Incident Commander, including managing Major Crime Detectives during high-profile cases and death investigations.٠ Provided investigative support by training detectives and developing programs while delivering thorough case briefings, including officer-involved shooting deaths/incidents to Section personnel. Show less

New Jersey, United States

Oversaw teams of personnel who investigated crimes related to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes; developed resilience and stress management solutions to mitigate secondary post-traumatic stress. Liaised with cross-jurisdictional personnel and traveled to assist in these complex investigations.HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Managed $1M U.S. Department of Justice federal grant to prevent, interdict, and investigate technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and… Show more Oversaw teams of personnel who investigated crimes related to technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes; developed resilience and stress management solutions to mitigate secondary post-traumatic stress. Liaised with cross-jurisdictional personnel and traveled to assist in these complex investigations.HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Managed $1M U.S. Department of Justice federal grant to prevent, interdict, and investigate technology-facilitated child sexual exploitation and internet crimes; conducted market research and procured technology, including Peer-2-Peer and Cellebrite Forensics.٠ Investigated various online channels used in producing, distributing, and accessing sexualized depictions of children, including webcams, bulletin boards, email, chats, websites, and Peer-2-Peer networks.٠ Selected to serve as NJ ICAC Task Force Commander; managed 200 detectives from 70 federal, state county, and local law enforcement affiliate agencies located throughout NJ in investigations, initiatives, and compliance with federal/state investigative standards, training, equipment purchasing/disbursement, grant management, and federal reporting requirements.٠Develop resilience and stress management solutions to mitigate ICAC detectives secondary post-traumatic stress from viewing images and videos of child sexual exploitation. Solutions included compressed work schedules and a "safe" room to disengage from distressing content material. Provided training to county ICAC Task Force Leaders on the importance of identifying workplace well-being issues and implementing stress management solutions. Show less

New Jersey, United States

Supervised all enlisted and civilian unit personnel, unit investigative operations, unit administrative duties, state’s Amber Alert program, County Prosecutor’s Office’s Child Abduction Response Teams (CART). HIGHLIGHTS:٠Served as the clearing house manager for National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).٠ State’s Unidentified Victim Identification System (UVIS) Coordinator.٠ Trained unit personnel and various law enforcement agencies as well as briefed Bureau… Show more Supervised all enlisted and civilian unit personnel, unit investigative operations, unit administrative duties, state’s Amber Alert program, County Prosecutor’s Office’s Child Abduction Response Teams (CART). HIGHLIGHTS:٠Served as the clearing house manager for National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC).٠ State’s Unidentified Victim Identification System (UVIS) Coordinator.٠ Trained unit personnel and various law enforcement agencies as well as briefed Bureau and Section Command Staff on unit matters. Show less

New Jersey, United States

Oversaw all reviewing of IT purchases for the Division and fostered partnerships with Fiscal & Grants Management Bureau, Office of Attorney General purchasing units, and Office of Information Technology purchasing units. Utilized knowledge of procurement contracts used in IT purchases and managed IT security audits for internal and external agencies. HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Maintained Division’s IT project portfolio; managed large-scale IT projects to ensure each unit adhered to published… Show more Oversaw all reviewing of IT purchases for the Division and fostered partnerships with Fiscal & Grants Management Bureau, Office of Attorney General purchasing units, and Office of Information Technology purchasing units. Utilized knowledge of procurement contracts used in IT purchases and managed IT security audits for internal and external agencies. HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Maintained Division’s IT project portfolio; managed large-scale IT projects to ensure each unit adhered to published benchmarks.٠ Approved unit eDaily’s, ePars, eCats, appraisals, and evaluations for civilian and enlisted personnel; coordinated documentation of new applications and enhancements associated with existing applications, identified areas of opportunity for improvement and responded to inquiries from end users while proactively participating in IT meetings/committees. Show less

New Jersey, United States

Investigated and oversaw the safe recovery of missing and abducted children; coordinated continuous training for local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies while responding to all Amber Alerts and establishing guidelines per CART investigations standards. Managed all County Prosecutor’s Office’s CART teams, including conducting tabletop and scenario-based training on Division’s Human Trafficking initiative. Assisted with all investigations related to Amber Alerts, active and dormant… Show more Investigated and oversaw the safe recovery of missing and abducted children; coordinated continuous training for local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies while responding to all Amber Alerts and establishing guidelines per CART investigations standards. Managed all County Prosecutor’s Office’s CART teams, including conducting tabletop and scenario-based training on Division’s Human Trafficking initiative. Assisted with all investigations related to Amber Alerts, active and dormant missing persons, Safe Haven Infant, Hague Treaty, and unidentified deceased and living. HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Selected as Coordinator for the Child Abduction Response Team (CART) for New Jersey.٠ Selected as point-of-contact and coordinator for Search & Rescue Operations requests.٠ Selected as point-of-contact for all training involving missing persons.٠ Led Division’s Human Trafficking initiatives with several law enforcement assets, including Operations Cross Country and Innocence Lost. Show less

New Jersey, United States

Conducted missing persons, missing and abducted children, Safe Haven Infant, Hague Treaty, and unidentified deceased and living investigations. Established and fostered relationships with law enforcement officers from local, county, state, and federal agencies, enabling coordination and assistance with solving active and cold missing persons investigations.HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Attended specialized training on missing persons and child exploitation to establish knowledge on matters and… Show more Conducted missing persons, missing and abducted children, Safe Haven Infant, Hague Treaty, and unidentified deceased and living investigations. Established and fostered relationships with law enforcement officers from local, county, state, and federal agencies, enabling coordination and assistance with solving active and cold missing persons investigations.HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Attended specialized training on missing persons and child exploitation to establish knowledge on matters and capability to provide training to personnel.٠ Awarded New Jersey State Police Commendation and 200 Club Award for investigative efforts on high-profile serial killer case involving Joel Rifkin and verifying identity of his victims. Show less

New Jersey, United States

Conducted investigations on all State Property including the State House complex. These crimes included homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault, criminal sexual assault, burglary, assault, possession of controlled dangerous substances/weapons, missing persons, domestic violence, and endangering welfare of children. HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Coordinated NJSP and outside agency assets for Complex Investigations to include Protests and threats on State Employees.٠ Awarded Agency… Show more Conducted investigations on all State Property including the State House complex. These crimes included homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault, criminal sexual assault, burglary, assault, possession of controlled dangerous substances/weapons, missing persons, domestic violence, and endangering welfare of children. HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Coordinated NJSP and outside agency assets for Complex Investigations to include Protests and threats on State Employees.٠ Awarded Agency Citation Award from NJ State Park Police for apprehension of suspects in multi-million-dollar Revolutionary War historical artifacts burglary investigation. Show less

New Jersey, United States

Conducted investigations related to burglary, death, armed robbery, domestic violence, arson, homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault, sexual assault, possession of controlled substances/weapons, missing persons, endangered welfare of children, suspicious death, and gang-related crimes. Liaised with several law enforcement personnel, including Burlington County Officers, Crisis Negotiation Team Members, NYPD Detectives, the ATF, as well as other federal, county, and local… Show more Conducted investigations related to burglary, death, armed robbery, domestic violence, arson, homicide, attempted homicide, aggravated assault, sexual assault, possession of controlled substances/weapons, missing persons, endangered welfare of children, suspicious death, and gang-related crimes. Liaised with several law enforcement personnel, including Burlington County Officers, Crisis Negotiation Team Members, NYPD Detectives, the ATF, as well as other federal, county, and local assets.HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Awarded Unit Citations for dismantling illegal weapons trafficking operation; worked closely with covert informants to seize thousands of dollars in weaponry.٠ Active role in interviewing suspect in murder case that resulted in confession and sentence of 25 years.٠ Initiated cold case in 2008 related to 8-year-old child’s skeletal remains; proactively presented case to America’s Most Wanted and followed leads/DNA to obtain witness testimony; received Citation for Meritorious Service Award after solving case in 2012.٠ Developed education of eight active gangs in Atlantic City; trained 180+ members of Atlantic City Fire Department; created networks of informants at Street Gang South Unit which led to multiple arrests and wiretaps.٠ Detached to the Cease Fire program; investigated violent crimes and gang activity, including Operation Shore Fire which resulted in sentence of 10 years for two Blood Street Gang members. Show less

Investigated gang-related crimes via surveillance and undercover operations; conducted potential suspect interviews, evidence examination, and arrest/search warrants. Coordinated investigations with state, local, and federal law enforcement assets. HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Developed education of eight active gangs in Atlantic City; trained 180+ members of Atlantic City Fire. Department; created networks of informants at Street Gang South Unit which led to multiple arrests and wiretaps.٠… Show more Investigated gang-related crimes via surveillance and undercover operations; conducted potential suspect interviews, evidence examination, and arrest/search warrants. Coordinated investigations with state, local, and federal law enforcement assets. HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Developed education of eight active gangs in Atlantic City; trained 180+ members of Atlantic City Fire. Department; created networks of informants at Street Gang South Unit which led to multiple arrests and wiretaps.٠ Detached to the Cease Fire program; investigated violent crimes and gang activity, including Operation Shore Fire which resulted in sentence of 10 years for two Blood Street Gang members. Show less

New Jersey, United States

Conducted numerous criminal and traffic-related investigations, including possession and distribution of controlled substances, domestic violence, assaults, burglary, robberies, fatal motor vehicle crashes, hindering apprehension, missing persons, and intoxication violations. HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Selected as Trooper Coach for three Probationary Troopers; trained and educated them on NJSP practices and remaining calm in high-stress situations.٠ Active role as Union Representative;… Show more Conducted numerous criminal and traffic-related investigations, including possession and distribution of controlled substances, domestic violence, assaults, burglary, robberies, fatal motor vehicle crashes, hindering apprehension, missing persons, and intoxication violations. HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Selected as Trooper Coach for three Probationary Troopers; trained and educated them on NJSP practices and remaining calm in high-stress situations.٠ Active role as Union Representative; answered questions and provided insight on legal protection.٠ Coordinated with NJSP Units and outside agencies during and following 9/11; oversaw security of victims’ family members and observed ground zero. Show less

Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States

Conducted investigations related to aggravated assault, sexual assault, endangering welfare of children, burglary, eluding/resisting arrest, possession of controlled dangerous substances/weapons, DWI, obstruction, hindering apprehension, missing persons, theft, domestic violence, and motor vehicle accidents. HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Assigned as Task Force Officer (TFO) with U.S. Marshal's Service (Eastern District of West Virginia); conducted extensive training in criminal investigations.٠… Show more Conducted investigations related to aggravated assault, sexual assault, endangering welfare of children, burglary, eluding/resisting arrest, possession of controlled dangerous substances/weapons, DWI, obstruction, hindering apprehension, missing persons, theft, domestic violence, and motor vehicle accidents. HIGHLIGHTS:٠ Assigned as Task Force Officer (TFO) with U.S. Marshal's Service (Eastern District of West Virginia); conducted extensive training in criminal investigations.٠ Awarded Officer of the Year by Martinsburg City Police Department in 2000. Show less

Master'S Degree, Administrative Science

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Criminal Justice

Education record