My name is Israel Segarra, Sr married to Madelyn Eve Segarra. I am the current President of the Special Police Organization of NJ. Born and raised in the City of Newark, I attended Newark Public Schools from Elementary to High School. Following in my family’s footsteps, I started with the Newark Police Department in 1983. During which time I served as a Police Officer for the Newark Housing Authority. I served in various joint task force to Investigate, identify and arrest individuals known to be involved in illegal activities for the purpose of prosecution.
During my career, I received certifications in various specialized fields.
Passaic County Sheriff’s Academy S.R.O. (School Resource Officer) Wayne, NJ
Subjects Included: Special Education: i.e. Recognizing Autism, Special Need Students, Developing Dialog with Students, High School Gang Activity, Emergency Evacuations, Hostage School Takeover Situations and Bomb Threats. Certified/Certificate
Union County Police Academy NJ C.I.T. (Crisis Intervention Team) Elizabeth, NJ Certified Team Member – Certificates: NJCIT & Medic Alert
Newark Police Department V.C.P.I. Training (Virginia Center for Policing Innovation) Newark, NJ Violence Interdiction (16 hrs.) Certificate.
Passaic County Sheriff Academy NJASRO Training New Jersey Association of School Resource Officer PTC Certification. I was recognition by my peers and elected officials for the dedication to my fellow officers and the community that I serve.
During a span of 36 years in law enforcement, I found myself wanting to be more involved with helping my fellow officers throughout the State of NJ, by joining various law enforcement organizations as well as being the founder of some;
- H.O.P.E. (The Hispanic Organization for Progress and Equality) Founder/President, Newark, NJ
- U.B.S.L.E.O. (United Brotherhood of Special Law Enforcement Officers) Co-Founder / Executive Board - Newark, NJ
- S.P.O. (Special Police Organization) President - Newark, NJ
- Newark Housing Authority - Union of Independent Newark Special Police Local 202 Founder / Union Negotiator - Newark, NJ
- H.L.E.S. (Hispanic Law Enforcement Society of Essex County NJ) Vice President, Newark, NJ
In 2017, I was elected President of the Special Police Organization of NJ. Joined by the newly elected Executive Board, this organization has taken the Special Police of Newark, NJ in a whole new different direction. Our by-Laws have been created to allow Law Enforcement officers from all agencies throughout the State of New Jersey to become a regular member with all rights and privileges afforded to them.
During the first half of our three-year term, this board has registered organizational logo as a trademark to include ownership. Secured A Non-Profit Foundation that is now recognized. Our organization has also, created a Law Enforcement Car Shields that our members display proudly on their car windshield. We have added associated membership to our organization along with their own identifying car shield. We are now the dominating Organization of Special Law Enforcement Officers throughout the State of New Jersey.
SPO of NJ, presently introduced two bills in Trenton, at the NJ Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee as well the NJ Senate Law and Public Safety Committee. Once passed, these two bills alone will elevate the status of Special Law Enforcement Officers throughout the State of NJ.
With so much to offer, other Municipalities of Class II Special Law Enforcement Officers have reached out to SPO of NJ for assistance, guidance and leadership. Our Goal is to become a National Lodge for all municipalities of Special Law Enforcement Officers throughout the state of NJ and become a primary career not just an appointment.
Thank you, God Bless
