Wayne Korte, J.D. ★ Email & Phone Number

Trenton, New Jersey, United States

Provides a continuing preventive level of homeland security and public safety through the coordination of statewide resources. My goal is to provide for an increased capacity in responding to an elevation of the National Alert System and/or an event that necessitates additional mobilization of resources in concert with our law enforcement, intelligence, corporate, and emergency response partners.

Provides a support function of the Division, providing services such as: effecting and implementing policy and procedure; acquisition, maintenance and replacement of transportation and facilities; accountability, coordination and distribution of fixed assets; the procurement of all commodities required to operate the Division; and the formulation of the annual budget.

Provides a professional and transparent internal affairs process that maintains the integrity of the Division, upholds the core values, ensures the trust and confidence of the public while remaining cognizant of the morale of our members through compassionate and fair treatment of all.

Responsible for the supervision of two members holding the rank of Sergeant First Class (MAPPS Coordinator and Troop Training Officer) and three members holding the rank of Sergeant (MVR Review Sergeants). Represent the Troop Commander and serve as an intermediary between station personnel and the Office of Professional Standards. Ensure approximately four hundred members of the Troop adhere to the best police practices as well as best practices of management and oversight on Consent Decree… Show more Responsible for the supervision of two members holding the rank of Sergeant First Class (MAPPS Coordinator and Troop Training Officer) and three members holding the rank of Sergeant (MVR Review Sergeants). Represent the Troop Commander and serve as an intermediary between station personnel and the Office of Professional Standards. Ensure approximately four hundred members of the Troop adhere to the best police practices as well as best practices of management and oversight on Consent Decree compliance and protocols set forth by the Office of Professional Standards. Monitor trends regarding allegations, complaints, personnel, squads, and stations and report trends to the command staff to formulate potential remedial strategies for the purpose of ultimately limiting future risk and civil exposure to the Division as well as conducting personnel transfers and asset allocation. Show less

Responsible for the direct supervision of two enlisted members, one principal research analyst and one secretarial position. Actively supervised the daily management of the Division's civil and quasi-legal matters including all requests under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Regularly consulted with Superintendent's Office, Division Command Staff, and the Attorney General’s Office concerning pending civil litigation. Supervised the daily operation of the unit to ensure the effective and… Show more Responsible for the direct supervision of two enlisted members, one principal research analyst and one secretarial position. Actively supervised the daily management of the Division's civil and quasi-legal matters including all requests under the Open Public Records Act (OPRA). Regularly consulted with Superintendent's Office, Division Command Staff, and the Attorney General’s Office concerning pending civil litigation. Supervised the daily operation of the unit to ensure the effective and efficient performance of tasks and responsibilities, as well as evaluated and mentored personnel for career advancement. Show less

Duties included but were not limited to interviewing witnesses for suitability into the Witness Relocation Program, consulting with the Office of the Attorney General for drafting memorandums of understanding, procuring temporary safe house locations as well as permanent housing and assisting the witness in becoming a functional member of society in their area of relocation. Drafted guidelines pertaining to witness conduct and rules to abide by while in the Witness Relocation Program

Duties included criminal investigation, traffic and D.W.I. enforcement and accident investigation along with community policing functions and D.A.R.E. Training/Instructor at area schools. Actively participated in all duties and functions of a road duty trooper. Also served as a trooper coach for numerous state police classes.

Juris Doctor - Jd, Law

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Criminal Justice