MCPO Trains Officers in New Jersey Resiliency Program
Published on June 27, 2025
Members of the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office conducted training for the Resiliency Program Officers in the New Jersey Resiliency Program for Law Enforcement, concluding on Thursday, June 26, 2025.
Thirty-three participants from various municipal, county, and state agencies throughout Morris County and beyond attended the two-day training at the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy. In accordance with Attorney General Directive 2019-1, every state, county and local law enforcement agency is required to designate a Resiliency Program Officer, trained in the program and who will ultimately train their department members. The two-day course consisted of a mix of lectures and practical exercises. The statewide program is intended to address the vital issue of helping officers cope with the emotional, mental and physical stress they endure in order to protect the residents of New Jersey. Highlights included a focus on officer wellness, peer support, QPR (Question Persuade Refer) principles, sustainability, four pillars of resiliency, suicide prevention, and partnering with COP2COP, a 24-hour confidential hotline service available to officers.
Prosecutor Robert Carroll gave the opening remarks for the program.
Instructors and members of the Morris County Master Resiliency Team included MCPO Captain Mark Castellano, MCPO Sgt. Patrick LaGuerre, Chester Township Police Sgt. Douglas Shea, and Kinnelon Police Lt. Chris Mucci.
Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll said, “Members of law enforcement put their lives on the line to protect the public. Unfortunately, this critical job comes with a high degree of stress and trauma. We owe it to our officers to provide them the support structure and resources they need so they don’t have to suffer in silence.”
The COP2COP line is available at 1-866-COP-2COP (267-2267).
Media inquiries concerning this press release should be directed to mknab@co.morris.nj.us.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office hosted a two-day resiliency training and officially swore in 33 new Resilience Program Officers (RPOs).