New Jersey Attorney General Announces Independent Panel to Review Practices of the State Police Executive Protection Unit

By admin - Posted on April 27th, 2007

April 26, 2007 -- Trenton – New Jersey Attorney General Stuart Rabner today announced an eight-member independent panel to study the practices of the State Police Executive Protection Unit. The panel is charged with developing guidelines concerning the operation of the unit.

Rabner selected people with experience in government, law enforcement and the private sector for the panel. “The goal of the panel is to develop a set of practical guidelines that will enable members of the State Police Executive Protection Unit to carry out their duties,’’ Rabner said.

The independent advisory group will review the operations of the Executive Protection Unit and offer guidance in a variety of areas including training, equipment, speed and emergency protocols.

Former Gov. Christine Todd Whitman and former New Jersey Attorney General John Degnan, who is the vice chairman and chief administrative officer of the Chubb Corporation, will be co-chairs of the new panel.

Other members of the panel are:

* Steven H. Carey, vice president of security at the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, and a former special agent in charge of the New York office of the U.S. Secret Service.
* Former U.S. Attorney Jonathan Goldstein, a partner in Hellring, Lindeman, Goldstein & Siegal.
* Former State Senator William Gormley, a partner at DLA Piper.
* William Megary, a former special agent in charge of the FBI office in Newark who is now the director of corporate security at Penske Corporation.
* Carlos Ortiz, vice president and general counsel of Goya Foods.
* Former New Jersey Bar Association President Karol Corbin Walker, a partner at Seiden Wayne.

“I am very grateful that these thoughtful leaders are willing to offer their time and expertise on this important matter,’’ Rabner said.

The group is expected to hold its first meeting shortly, and the Attorney General said he hopes it will issue a report and recommendations within two months.

Source: New Jersey Attorney General

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