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Deputy Chief William Schievella

Deputy Chief Schievella, a 20 year veteran of law enforcement, previously acted as a Homeland Security Task Force Coordinator with the New Jersey State Parole Homeland Security Task Force. He was also a seven-year Sergeant at New Jersey State Parole, where, prior to being promoted to Sergeant, he was a senior parole officer for six years and a State Corrections Officer for seven years.

He graduated from Caldwell College, cum laude, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Administrative Science. He attained a Post Graduate Certificate in Global Security and a Comprehensive Post Masters Certificate in Terrorism Studies from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Deputy Chief Schievella is a certified Police Academy Instructor and completed the rigorous West Point Command and Leadership Program.

His professional affiliations include being the founder and current president of the Italian American Police Society for New Jersey, which is composed of more than 5,000 police officers and is New Jersey's largest ethnic law enforcement organization. Deputy Chief Schievella is also a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police and member of the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Narcotics Enforcement Officers Association.

Prosecutor Bianchi said, "Having Billy on board as our Deputy Chief of Investigations brings great insight to the office. His personality and ability to work well with others will be a breath of fresh air to the Morris County Prosecutor's Office, the law enforcement community in the State of New Jersey and the citizens of Morris County. We are lucky to have Billy on our team." Deputy Chief Schievella's countless involvement in community relations includes being a former Councilman at Large for Rockaway Township, Deputy Commissioner of Morris County Sheriff's CrimeStoppers and 2007 Morris County Columbus Day Grand Marshal.

Prosecutor Bianchi indicates that Deputy Chief Schievella's focus in the office will be on local police issues and building relationships with the local departments, as well as spearheading community outreach efforts.